Vinten Ped Plus Pedestal Manual Del Usuario página 14

Top stage
The top stage of the column has an on-shot stroke of 410 mm (16.1 in.) and the load can be
moved over this distance, in balance, by raising or lowering the steering ring.
A clamp (19) for the top stage is fitted to the pedestal. This can be used to hold the top stage in
position if fixed-height operation is required. Turn the clamp lever clockwise to apply the clamp
and counter-clockwise to release it.
Brakes
Each of the skid wheels is fitted with a foot operated brake (9). The brake is applied by pressing
down on the lever situated above the wheel and released by pressing down on the centre 'pop-
up' lever which is raised when the brake is on.
WARNING!
Cable guards
The cable guards (14) are height-adjustable and should be set as required. Adjustment is carried
out by slackening the knobs (15), setting the cable guards at the required height and re-
tightening the knobs.
Pedestal movement
The wheels on the studio version of the skid can be locked in the straight-ahead position or set
to castor freely. The castor/lock changeover is effected by spring-loaded track lock pins (8) on
each wheel assembly. The pins on the folding legs have black knobs and the pin on the fixed leg
has a red knob. To engage or disengage a pin, pull it up against the spring and turn through 90.
The pin will only engage with the wheel when the wheel is properly aligned. This arrangement
provides castor, track and steer motion.
WARNING!
Castor motion
For castor motion, disengage all three track locks. The skid can now be moved freely in any
direction.
Always apply the brakes when the pedestal is left unattended.
To ensure maximum stability, particularly when moving over
uneven ground, reduce pedestal height to a minimum.
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