Cartoni P90 User manual

PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT
USER’S MANUAL
& Maintenance

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Thank you for choosing the P90 PEDESTAL manufactured by CARTONI S.p.A.
The P90 PEDESTAL 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 P90 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.
! CARTONI holds the right to revise or change this publicaon without any prior advice
to any person or organizaon.

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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. OPERATING ELEMENTS 8
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS 12
2.2 COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT 13
2.3 USAGE 14
3. INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 14
3.1 SET-UP 16
3.2 PRESSURIZING THE PEDESTAL AND BALANCING THE LOAD 18
3.3 TRIM WEIGHTS 18
4. USING THE PEDESTAL 19
4.1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 19
4.2 CABLE GUARDS 19
4.3 TRAVELLING 20
4.4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 23
5. DISASSEMBLING AND STORAGE 25
6. SERVICE 26
6.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 26
6.2 EXTRA MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS 26
6.3 WHEEL EXCHANGE RECOMENDATION 27
6.3 DECOMMISIONING 28
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 P90 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 under-stood the instruc-
ons. CARTONI 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 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.
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 P90 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.
! 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 P90 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 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.
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 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 in wring.
Any informaon regarding repair/maintenance service staons can be obtained from CARTONI.
1.4 regulatory InformatIon
The design and construcon of the Pedestal by CARTONI 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 13857:2015 con-
cerning safety distance and the UNI EN ISO 13850:2015 concerning the emergency machine stop have
been considered.

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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 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. oPeratIng elements

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Steering wheel mark
Steering wheel
Extendable pneumac column
Stroke lock
1/3 posion
Skid clamp
Le skid leg
Right skid leg
Wheel lock
Studio wheel Ø125 mm
Cable guard
Cable guard knob
Trim weight
Trim weight stowage
Coupling pin (column skid)
Foot ring
Skid base
Central skid leg
Coupling hole
Fixed column
Mechanism seat (skid)
Drag control knob
Steering tube
Trim weight seat
Safety hooking bar
Safety latch
Gauge G1/8 - 20 Bar
Intake valve
Rope cap
4 bolt mounng plate
Cable xing knob
Skid arm locking/unlocking lever
Hexagonal key
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
11
12
13
14
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16
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2.1 sPeCIfICatIons
Payload (up to) 90 Kg 198.4 lbs
Column weight 31 Kg 33.0 lbs
Accessories weight (steering wheel, foot ring) 10 Kg 22.0 lbs
Skid weight 29 Kg 63.9 lbs
Total weight 70 Kg 154.3 lbs
Trim weights (N. 6 x 1,3 Kg) 7,8 Kg 17.2 lbs
Minimum height 720 mm 28.3 in.
Maximum height 1460 mm 57.5 in.
On-shot stroke 740 mm 29.1 in.
Minimum height from ground 20 mm 0.79 in.
Doorway tracking width 970 mm 38.1 in.
Doorway tracking width (reduced posion) 680 mm 26.8 in.
Wheel diameter 125 mm 4.9 in.
Oponal OB wheel diameter 160 mm 6.3 in.
Steering wheel diameter 620 mm 24.4 in.
Skid leg radius 475 mm 18.7 in.
Max working pressure 15 Bar 217.5 Psi
Max safety valve pressure 15,5 Bar 224.8 Psi
Operaonal temperature -20 / +60 °C -4 / +140 °F

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2.2 ComPatIble equIPment
The equipment used with the P90 Pedestal should comply with the following characteriscs:
• Opmal weight (Camera + lens/accessories + uid Head): <80 kg;
• Maximum weight (Camera + lens/accessories + uid Head): 90 kg;
• Weight distribuon must take in consideraon that the center 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 accepts no responsibility for malfuncons or damage to persons or equip-
ment, 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
A902
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 (A).
3 InstallatIon and settIngs
The Pedestal has the following component parts for shipment:
1Pedestal P90 (column + skid + steering wheel)
2 6 x trim weights
3Hexagonal Allen key
4CARTONI manual Air-pump

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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 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.
3.1 set-uP
The Pedestal is shipped with the legs
in narrow posion.
Opmal operaon is obtained with fully
extended dolly at 120° angle.
Narrow posion is used in reduced
walkway only.
To modify the opening width of the
dolly move the levers (32):
• Li the lever and pull/push the arm ll
locking into posion;
• Repeat the operaon with the other arm.

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! Ensure that the arms are securely locked in place: push/pull the arms unl you hear a
click and the posion is locked.
Lock the wheels by pushing the red buon (9) on each wheel.
! Never insert your hands or ngers under the steering wheel as gears are accessible and
they can get trapped and injured.
! 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 released; do not insert ngers into this area at such me.
Fix the pan & lt Fluid Head directly on the top of the Pedestal or – if needed – by using one of the ac-
cessories (see 2.2 Compable equipment – Oponal accessories) and secure the 4 (four) retaining bolts
underneath the steering wheel with the Allen key.
Place the Camera on the pan & lt Fluid Head and add all necessary
addional equipment (lens, prompter, viewnder, pan bars, etc).
Place some 2 or 3 trim counterweights on the steering wheel plaque.
Release the safety latch (26).

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3.2 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 (28) using the manual pump which is
included with the product or by means an air-compressor.
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 an air-com-
pressor to the intake valve (28), 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 (28) unl the Camera moves freely up & down
through the enre range of the column stroke.
3.3 trIm WeIghts
According to variaons of the Studio air temperature, the balance could be aected in excess or defect:
act on trim weights, adding or removing one or more units, to match the perfect balance.
The Pedestal is supplied with six (6) trim weights of 1,3 Kg (2.9 lbs) each, which can be placed in the seats
on the steering wheel plaque. When not needed, the counterweights can be stored in dedicated spaces
(14) on the skid.
!Before pressurizing the Pedestal it is necessary to unlock the column by releasing the
safety latch (26).

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4 usIng the Pedestal
4.1 heIght adjustment
When correctly balanced, the column can be used without any resistance throughout the stroke capa-
bility.
In case one should need some resistance to the stroke, regulate the column damping by rotang the drag
knob (22).
The drag control knob (22) is not a lock or a brake!
Whenever needed, lock the height of the column operang the stroke lock lever (4).
4.2 Cable guards
If there is interference with cables or other obstacles under the Pedestal rubber wheels, a cable guard
(11) has been installed around each wheel to minimize this risk of interference.

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then ghten the cable guard knob (12) again. This system allows a variable height of protecon from the
oor 0 mm to 16 mm. (The zone of interference is equal to 80 mm, complying to prospect 1 (one) of
standard UNI EN ISO 13857:2008).
4.3 travellIng
To wheel the Pedestal into posion unlock wheels by pressing wheel lock buon (9) and simply push it
manually using the steering wheel to guide it.
Furthermore, there are two modes to guide the Pedestal;
Only one wheel steering press buon “1/3” (5) to posion 1;
All three wheels steering gear press buon “1/3” (5) to posion 3 (crab posion).