Operation; Installing The Head; Pan Bars; Fitting A Camera - Vinten Vector 950 OE Guide De L'utilisateur

Installing the head

WARNING! 1. DO NOT use shackles when using lifting equipment to raise or lower the
head. Use slings or straps.
2. DO NOT attach lifting slings or straps to the carrying handle.
3. Ensure that slings or straps are securely attached to the head.
A suitable lifting point is located at the rear of the platform, accessed by
moving the sliding plate (13) to the fully forward position.
4. Only install the head onto a tripod or pedestal which is capable of sup-
porting the mass of the head and it's full payload.
The Vector 950 OE head may be installed on a standard 'Vinten' tripod or pedestal using the four mounting
bolts and washers provided or by using a `Quickfix' adaptor.
Adaptors are available which enable the heads to be installed on tripods or pedestals fitted with other
mountings. These are listed in the Parts List under Optional accessories on page 25.
CAUTION! Fixing bolts that are too long will not clamp adequately.
Before installing the head, hold a fixing bolt in position and check that the threaded
end does not project more than 12 mm (15/32 in.) above the mounting face.
After mounting the head on a tripod, use the level bubble (9) to set it level. The level bubble may be illumi-
nated by pressing the illumination button (12). The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.

Pan bars

Fit the pan bars on the mountings (17) and adjust the position of each one before tightening the clamps.
Adjust the length of the telescopic pan bar. Optional fixed and short fixed pan bars are available (see Main
assemblies in the Parts List on page 25).

Fitting a camera

WARNING! 1. DO NOT rely on the tilt brake when changing the payload. Always engage
the centre lock.
2. Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the
range for which the head is designed.
3. If installing the camera to a pedestal mounted pan and tilt head, fully
depress the pedestal column before installing the camera.
To fit a camera, proceed as follows:
If not already fitted, install the wedge adaptor (14) in the middle position on the sliding plate (13)
(see Servicing on page 22).
Attach the wedge to the camera/lens.
Ensure that the centre lock (4) is engaged (see Locking the platform on page 20).

Operation

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