Servicing; General; Cleaning; Routine Maintenance - Vinten PRO-6 HDV System Guide De L'utilisateur

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General

Protouch products are robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is required to main-
tain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long and useful serv-
ice life with minimum need for repair.

Cleaning

During indoor use, the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth. Dirt ac-
cumulated during storage may be removed using a semi-stiff brush. Particular attention should be paid to
the ball mounting face of the head, the space between the tilting assembly and the base and the mounting
bowl of the tripod.
Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions will require special attention. Salt spray should be washed off
with fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Sand and dirt acts as an abrasive and should be removed using
a semi-stiff brush or vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: Use only detergent-based cleaners. DO NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners,
abrasives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the
protective surfaces.

Routine maintenance

During use, check the following:
Check the illumination of the level bubble. Replace battery if the switch (13) is illuminated red.
Check the effectiveness of the pan and tilt brakes. Reset as necessary.
Check the effectiveness of the tripod leg clamps. Reset as necessary.
Check for ageing and cracking of the rubber foot securing straps on the spreader and renew if nec-
essary.
No further routine maintenance is required.

Battery replacement

(Fig 7)
The battery illuminates the level bubble (11) when the switch (13) is pressed. The level bubble remains lit
for approximately 15 seconds, or until the switch (13) is pressed a second time.
The battery should be replaced yearly or when the switch (13) illuminates red to warn of a low battery level.
To replace the battery:
Apply the pan brake (15) and remove the illumination module (12) by pressing the retaining tabs
(12.1) together from the underside of the head. The illumination module will then lift out of the head.
Push the battery (12.2) out of the illumination module from behind using a suitable pointer (pen).
Push the replacement battery into the illumination module, observing the correct polarity.
Refit the illumination module (12) into the head. Push downward until in 'snaps' into place.
Press the switch (13) and ensure that the level bubble (11) is lit for approximately 15 seconds.
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