Cartoni P40 Guide

PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT
USER’S MANUAL
&
MAINTENANCE

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Thank you for choosing the P40 Pedestal manufactured by CARTONI S.p.A.
The P40 is designed and built using state-of-the-art technologies and procedures in order to guarantee
maximum reliability over me, as well as total safety for its users.
! In order to properly and safely use the P40 Pedestal read this manual very carefully
and follow the instrucons.
! All back-up material, and this manual in parcular, should be stored in a safe place for
future reference.
! This publicaon may not be reproduced in full or in part, or memorised, transmied
or translated into any common or computer language, in any form or by any electronic,
mechanical, magnec, opcal, chemical, manual or other means without the express
authorizaon in wring of CARTONI S.p.A.
! CARTONI S.p.A. holds the right to revise or change this publicaon without any prior
advice to any person or organizaon.
DISCLAIMER
CARTONI SpA ceres that the informaon contained in this manual is correct at the me of
prinng. CARTONI SpA reserves the right to update or change any specicaon, design and/
or funconality of the product and the relevant informaon at any me and without no-
caon. Updates in the documentaon will be incorporated in the new release of the same.
For the updated version please consult the latest release on our website www.cartoni.com.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CARTONI SpA declares that this product has been manufactured in accordance with standards ISO
9001:2015 and complies with the EC Direcve 2001/95/CE.

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1. INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 PROPER USE 4
1.2 WARRANTY 5
1.3 AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL 5
1.4 REGULATORY INFORMATION 5
1.5 DOCUMENTATION 7
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS 10
2.2 COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT 11
2.3 USAGE 12
3. INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 12
3.1 SETTING THE PEDESTAL 15
3.2 MOUNTING THE CAMERA 19
3.3 PRESSURIZING THE PEDESTAL AND BALANCING THE LOAD 19
4. USING THE PEDESTAL 20
4.1 CABLE GUARDS 21
4.2 TRAVELLING 21
4.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 22
5. DISASSEMBLING AND STORAGE 24
6. SERVICE 26
6.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 26
6.2 EXTRA MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS 26
6.3 WHEEL EXCHANGE RECOMMENDATION 27
6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS 27
Contents

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1. IntroduCtIon
The correct and safe use of this Pedestal is only guaranteed if it is used in accordance with the following
manual and other documentaon that accompanies the P40 Pedestal. It is therefore essenal to read all
the documentaon carefully and to keep it in a safe place.
Although the equipment features safety devices not all the risks inherent its improper use can be avoided.
It is necessary to always make sure that all operators have completely read and understood the instruc-
ons. CARTONI S.p.A. accepts no responsibility for damage to persons and/or property consequent to
the improper use of the Pedestal.
Do not remove or deface any label, indicaon and warning axed to the Pedestal.
CARTONI S.p.A. declines all responsibility for the failure to observe the standards of safety and preven-
on detailed in the various secons of this manual and for injuries caused due to improper use.
Any modicaon to the Pedestal must have prior authorizaon by CARTONI S.p.A.
All the standard maintenance operaons (maintenance, repairs, cleaning and adjustments) should be
carried out by competent personnel as prescribed in the manual.
1.1 ProPer use
The Pedestal has been designed and built for the support and movement of a Head with Camera/lenses
mounted on its horizontal and vercal axis.
In parcular this manual refers to the machine specicaons in secon 2.
! It is strictly forbidden to use the Pedestal in any other way other than indicated.
! The components used must conform to the indicaons in secon 2.
! Do not remove or deface any label, indicaon or warning axed to the machine.
! Any modicaon to the Pedestal and/or its structure and/or accessories must have
prior authorizaon by CARTONI S.p.A.
! Before using this Pedestal the manual should be read carefully. Whoever uses the ma-
chine must be well informed on the operave capacity and limits outlined in the manual.

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1.2 Warranty
The P40 Pedestal is covered by a warranty against manufacturing defects for 5 years from the date of
shipment (three years basic warranty + two years upon online registraon to www.cartoni.com).
The warranty covers replacement of any defecve part and the labour required excluding transport/duty costs.
In the case of replacement of single parts, these can be supplied free of charge by CARTONI S.p.A. but
the owner will bear the cost of transport/duty charges for the parts.
The warranty is only valid if the Pedestal has been used properly as outlined in the manufacturer’s instruc-
ons and has not been exposed to any mishandling. The warranty will be immediately invalid if modica-
ons and/or repairs are carried out by unauthorized persons otherwise authorized by CARTONI S.p.A.
Components subject to wear and tear are not covered by the warranty.
The warranty is also invalidated by one of the following events:
• Failure to comply with payment condions
• Failure to carry out appropriate maintenance
• Removal or mistreatment of marks and/or labels containing data and technical specicaon.
CARTONI S.p.A. accepts no responsibility for damage to the Pedestal caused by improper use or the
malfuncon of other equipment connected to the Camera support.
In any case, the warranty only covers Pedestal damage and/or malfuncons and does not entle the
purchaser/owner to claim any damages for loss of producon me due to assumed or proven damage
caused by and/or connected to the Pedestal itself.
1.3 authorIzed Personnel
Extraordinary maintenance and repairs to the machine can only be carried out by competent persons
who are either employed, trained or authorized by CARTONI S.p.A. in wring.
Any informaon regarding repair/maintenance service staons can be obtained from CARTONI S.p.A.
1.4 regulatory InformatIon
The design and construcon of the Pedestal by CARTONI S.p.A. complies with the regulaons listed
below:
• UNI EN ISO 12100 (2010) Safety of machinery - General principles for design – Risk assesment
and risk reducon
• Direcve 2006/42/CE Covering the harmonizaon of member States’ laws on machinery
• Presidenal Decree 17/2010 of 27/01/2010: Regulaon implemenng EU direcve 2006/42/
CE and subsequent amendments
Addional technical standards relang to specic safety measures as the UNI EN ISO 13857:2020 con-
cerning safety distance and the UNI EN ISO 13850:2015 concerning the emergency machine stop have
been considered.

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IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF
IAF:17
IAF:29
19714/09/S
CARTONI S.P.A.
VIA DI PORTONACCIO, 33/B 00159 ROMA (RM) ITALIA
VIA DI PORTONACCIO, 33/B 00159 ROMA (RM) ITALIA
DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND POST-SALE ASSISTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST AND FILM EQUIPMENT.
MARKETING OF PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST AND FILM ACCESSORIES AND PRODUCTS AS LOCAL
AGENCY/REPRESENTATIVE
PROGETTAZIONE, FABBRICAZIONE ED ASSISTENZA POST-VENDITA DI PRODOTTI PER LA CINEMATOGRAFIA E LA
TELEVISIONE PROFESSIONALE. COMMERCIALIZZAZIONE DI PRODOTTI ED ACCESSORI IN CONCESSIONE PER LA
CINEMATOGRAFIA E LA TELEVISIONE PROFESSIONALE
Per informazioni sulla validità
del certificato, visitare il sito
www.rina.org
For information concerning
validity of the certificate, you
can visit the site
www.rina.org
CCEERRTTIIFFIICCAATTEENNoo..
CERTIFICATO N.
SI CERTIFICA CHE IL SISTEMA DI GESTIONE PER LA QUALITÀ DI
PER I SEGUENTI CAMPI DI ATTIVITÀ / FOR THE FOLLOWING FIELD(S) OF ACTIVITIES
NELLE SEGUENTI UNITÀ OPERATIVE / IN THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL UNITS
L'uso e la validità del presente certificato sono soggetti al rispetto del documento RINA: Regolamento per la Certificazione di Sistemi di Gestione per la Qualità
La validità del presente certificato è subordinata a sorveglianza periodica annuale / semestrale ed al riesame completo del sistema di gestione con periodicità triennale
The validity of this certificate is dependent on an annual / six monthly audit and on a complete review, every three years, of the management system
È CONFORME ALLA NORMA / IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD
Per i requisiti della norma non
applicabili al campo di applicazione
del sistema di gestione
dell'organizzazione, riferirsi alle
informazioni documentate relative.
Reference is to be made to the
relevant documented information
for the requirements of the
standard that cannot be applied to
the Organization's management
system scope
ISO 9001:2015
The use and validity of this certificate are subject to compliance with the RINA document : Rules for the certification of Quality Management Systems
12.06.2009
24.05.2021
CISQ è la Federazione Italiana di Organismi di
Certificazione dei sistemi di gestione aziendale
CISQ is the Italian Federation of
management system Certification Bodies
Prima emissione
First Issue
Data revisione
Revision date
RINA Services S.p.A.
Data scadenza
Expiry Date 02.06.2024
Via Corsica 12 - 16128 Genova Italy
Data decisione di rinnovo
Renewal decision date 24.05.2021
Amilcare Rini
Rome Management System
Certification, Head
Membro degli Accordi di Mutuo
Riconoscimento EA, IAF e ILAC
Signatory of EA, IAF and ILAC
Mutual Recognition Agreements
SGQ N° 002 A

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1.5 doCumentatIon
This manual is supplied with the Pedestal along with the warranty card and both must be saved for any
further consultaon or use.
The present manual can be downloaded from www.cartoni.com website.
In case of sale or transferring ownership of the Pedestal, the manual and warranty card must be handed
over to the new operator or owner.
The Pedestal designed and built by CARTONI S.p.A has passed the nal test performed at the factory to
verify funconal features, dimensional characteriscs and durability.
Test results are saved by internal records and relate to:
• Serial number and date of the test
• List of compliance data to standard
• Notes, aachments, specicaons, etc.
! The Pedestal cannot be used unless it has been posively tested and operators fully
trained.

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2. teChnICal sPeCIfICatIons
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Steering wheel support
Extendable pneumac column
Safety hooking bar
Fixed column
Tripod leg lever
Column lock
Connecon element
Right skid leg
Coupling hole
Le skid leg
Steering wheel lock knob
Steering wheel
Drag control knob
Tripod leg
Central skid leg
Skid base
Skid arms locking lever
4 bolt mounng plate
Safety latch
Skid clamp
Tripod foot
Rubber hook
Foot inserng seat
Wheel posion lock lever
Wheel lock
Cable guard
Studio wheel Ø125 mm
Cable guard knob
Intake valve
Gauge G1/8 - 20 bar
Stroke lock
2.1 sPeCIfICatIons
Payload (up to) 45 Kg 99.2 lb
Column weight 13,2 Kg 29.1 lb
Skid weight 10 Kg 22.0 lb
Total weight 23,2 Kg 51.1 lb
Minimum height 71 cm 27.9 in.
Maximum height 157 cm 61.8 in.
Minimum height from ground 25 mm 0.98 in.
On-shot stroke 47 cm 18.5 in.
Doorway tracking width Min 75 cm 29.5 in.
Wheel diameter 125 mm 4.9 in.
Steering wheel diameter 360 mm 14.2 in.
Skid leg radius 41,3 cm 16.3 in.
Max working pressure 10 bar 146.9 psi
Max safety valve pressure 10,5 bar 154.3 psi
Operaonal temperature -20° C / +60° C -4° F / +140° F

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2.2 ComPatIble equIPment
The equipment used with the P40 Pedestal should comply with the following characteriscs:
• Opmal weight (Camera + accessories + uid Head): <40 kg;
• Maximum weight (Camera + lens/accessories + uid Head): 45 kg;
• Weight distribuon must take in consideraon that the centre of gravity (CG) of the mounted
elements stays well inside the rim of the wheelbase.
! The Pedestal should be only used to support the horizontal and vercal Camera move-
ments of Cameras within the weights indicated above.
!CARTONI S.p.A. accepts no responsibility for malfuncons or damage to persons or
equipment, gear, materials, etc. when used with equipment other than those indicated
in the manual.
!DANGER: It is strictly forbidden to climb on the Pedestal to transport people.
Oponal accessories for lt Head mounng
Details can be found on www.cartoni.com
AH935
AH845 AH846
AP936
AH856 AH951 AH863 AH863/150

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2.3 usage
The Pedestal has been designed to work in a clean, dry environment; furthermore the Pedestal must not
be used in areas with ne dust or corrosive gases.
! The Pedestal is not designed to work in areas subject to atmospheric explosives, the
presence of ne dust, corrosive gases, acids, corrosive agents or salt or sea salt; further-
more it is not suitable for use in presence of ionized radiaon or non ionized radiaon
(x-rays, laser, micro-waves, ultra violet rays).
The working condions are:
• Temperature range: -20° C / + 60° C (- 4° F/+140° F)
• Humidity: 30 – 95 % (without condensaon)
If the environmental condions are crical we advise to install an adequate air condioning in the area
to balance the humidity and temperature to acceptable levels.
The Pedestal needs no parcular requirements for storage, but should be stored in a dry dust free closed
place; these condions should be ensured even during transportaon.
If the storage area is dusty we advise to cover the Pedestal with a protecve cover.
The Pedestal produces a very low level noise; anyway, the weighted equivalent acousc pressure emit-
ted by the Pedestal is below 70 dB.
3. InstallatIon and settIngs
The Pedestal is split into the following component parts for shipment:
A Skid base - dolly with 125 mm (4.9 in.) diameter wheels
B Fixed column
C CARTONI manual air-pump
D Removable steering wheel
E 4 x bolt 3/8’’ x 1’’
FAllen key

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D
C
A
F
E
B

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Prior to installaon, please check the state of the packaging for its integrity on arrival, and also make
sure that none of the components show signs of impact. If any such damage occurs CARTONI S.p.A.
should be informed immediately.
If the product is to be forwarded elsewhere, it should be carefully packed and the greatest care should
be taken not to damage any of the components.
The machine contains the following labeling and inscripons:
• CE mark • Model • Type •Serial number
! It is strongly advised not to remove the labels found on the Pedestal; the labels must
remain well xed, maintained and readable.
! The informaon found on the Pedestal labels should be given whenever assistance or
changes are needed.
! The installaon must be carried out by qualied personnel.
! The product must be used on smooth horizontal ooring, able to hold the Pedestal
weight and guarantee its stability.
! The ooring should be such as to guarantee the stability of the Pedestal, both in move-
ment and at rest.

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3.1 settIng the Pedestal
Please assemble the Pedestal as follows:
Release the Skid arms locking lever (17) to free the Skid
arms and rotate the two arms in completely opened posion;
then lock in place with the Skid arms locking lever (17).

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Install the column in the skid as follows:
Keep the column in vercal posion and open outwards the three tripod legs (14).
Loosen the tripod leg lever (5), extend each tripod leg (14) to its maximum length and lock with tripod
leg lever (5).
Place the three tripod legs feet (21) on the foot inserng seats (23) on the skid arms, checking that the
tripod legs feet (21) are perfectly coupled on the foot inserng seats (23) and push them down unl
feeling a click.
Secure with rubber hooks (22).
Loosen skid clamp (20) and the column lock (6), move the connecon element (7) to the lowest posion,
inserng it with cauon in the central hole of the Skid (9).
The skid arms locking lever (17) and the column lock (6) must be aligned.
Lock skid clamp (20) and the column lock (6).
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Assemble the steering wheel (12) to the column as follows:
Place the steering wheel (12) on the steering wheel support (1), coupling the green mark on (12) with
the red mark on (1).
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! There is a potenal risk of ngers
being trapped between the upper and
lower secons of the Pedestal. When
the Camera is being lowered and par-
cularly when pressurized air is re-
leased; do not insert ngers into this
area at such me.
Rotate the steering wheel (12) ll the red mark matches the red mark on the steering wheel support (1).
Lock the steering wheel with lock knob (11) to avoid the steering wheel disconnecon from the column.
While operang never unlock the steering wheel.

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3.2 mountIng the Camera
Lock the wheels by pushing down the lock lever (25) on each wheel.
Lower the column pushing it down and lock the safety latch (19) to the safety hooking bar (3).
Fix the pan and lt Head directly on the top of the Pedestal or – if needed - using one of the accessories
(see 2.2 Compable equipment – Oponal accessories) and secure the 4 retaining bolts (E) underneath
the steering wheel with the Allen key (F) on the mounng plate (18).
Place the Camera on the pan and lt Head and add all required addional equipment (lens, prompter,
viewnder, pan bars, etc).
Release the safety latch (19).
3.3 PressurIzIng the Pedestal and balanCIng the load
The compressed air provided to the product must be dry, without oil and dust.
The pneumac power should be provided through the intake valve (29) using the manual pump (C)
which is included with the product or by means of an air-compressor. Remove valve cap and inate the
Pedestal.
The column should be lled with clean pressurized air or nitrogen unl it compensates the weight of the
Camera conguraon.
To pressurize the Pedestal connect either the manual air pump provided with the system or the air-com-
pressor to the intake valve (29), by screwing in the pump connecon.
Inate the system unl the column rises and reaches and maintains the top upper posion. Remove the
air intake connecon.
Bleed the air excess, pushing the pin in the intake valve (29) with the reversed cap unl the Camera
moves freely up and down through the enre range of the column stroke. The Camera is now balanced.
Recap the valve (29).
!Before pressurizing the Pedestal it is necessary to unlock the column by releasing the
safety latch (19).

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4. usIng the Pedestal
The total height of the system can be increased by extending the central column (4) and the tripod legs
(14). This operaon should be carried out prior to the head and camera installaon. Extend to the de-
sired height the telescopic elements of the central column and tripod legs by releasing the locks (5) and
(6). Once reached the desired height lock all levers back. If correctly balanced the column should move
without any resistance throughout the stroke capability.
In case one should need some resistance to the stroke, regulate the column damping by rotang the drag
knob (13).
The drag control knob (13) is not a lock or a brake. Use the stroke lock (31) to block the column.