EZ FX Skinny Jib User manual

SKINNY JIB USER MANUAL (2” and 4” Configuration)
•Safety Rules
•Parts Check Lists and Photos
•Step by Step Instructions
•EZ FX Policy and Procedures
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Always think safety first when working with the Jibs and Cranes
Below are some fundamental rules to abide by when operating the Skinny Jib.
•Understand and follow the set up instructions provided in this user manual. Allow yourself
sufficient time to learn the process. Practice the set up before using the Skinny Jib for the
first time. Include any personnel that will be using the Skinny Jib and make sure that they
understand how to use it safely.
•Always mount the Skinny Jib to a sufficient support and wheel system. We recommend a
professional video tripod or Combo Stand (grip equipment). When using the Skinny Jib Ex-
tension Kit, a sturdy tripod support is required. We suggest the EZ FX JibPod 2.0.
•Understand that the Skinny Jib works like a see saw, using weights on one end to counter
balance the weight of the camera on the other. With that in mind, understand that adding or
removing weight from either side creates an imbalance. Follow the following procedure to
avoid unintentional raising or lowering of the Jib.
PROCEDURE for REMOVING CAMERA: Always secure the camera end down to a solid
surface before you remove any counter weights. We recommend a C Stand support with the
provided stead rest yoke. Inversely, don’t remove the camera until you have secured it
and removed the counter weights first.
•Be aware of pinch points on the Skinny Jib and avoid placing items such as cables or body
parts in an area where moving parts can cause damage or harm someone.
•Do not move (roll) the support system (with Skinny Jib Mounted) from one position to another
while the camera and counter weights are attached. Always remove the camera and only
keep sufficient counterweights needed to balance the crane before moving.
Also, never move the system alone. Have spotters on both ends of the Jib.
When rolling the support system. Never push from a high spot. To avoid tipping,
always pull (preferably) or push from a low spot near the wheel base.
•Be aware of your surroundings. When choosing a location for placement, consider obstruc-
tions & wiring & environmental situations that will effect safety and your performance.
•Never swing or position the Jib in a manner that would risk contact with people or objects.
Know your boundaries before you begin.
•Weather in a public or private environment, always respect other peoples space and practice
professional etiquette.
•Be aware that understanding the disassembly of the Skinny is just as important as under-
standing the assembly process. Remove the camera safely as described above and always
pack the components away as instructed in this manual so that you have all the parts you
need to operate efficiently and safely.
SAFETY RULES

Skinny Jib PART NAMES and Skinny Jib CHECK LIST
A B
C
CANVAS TOOL BAG CHECK LIST
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HARD CASE
A - Center Post
B - Camera End Beam
C– Tool and Accessories Bag
SLEEVE CASE (Red Tag)
D - 2 Foot Tail Beam
E - 4 Foot Jib Beam (logo)
F - 2 Foot Para Beam
G - 4 Foot Para Beam
F
G
D
E

CANVAS TOOL BAG CHECK LIST
N
A
B
C
F
D
E
G
H
I
J
L
A- Sliding Counter Weight
B- Counter weight Bar and Spring Clips
C- Jib Yoke Rest
D- Level
E- Bungee cords Tie Downs (8)
F- Monitor L Bar
G- Monitor Bracket
H- Bowl Tripod Mounting Hardware
(Plate, Shaft, Knob, Washer)
I- Direct Camera Mounting Screw
J- Flat Base Fluid Head Mounting Hardware
K- T Handle Hex tool
L– Spare Hex Tool
K

A companion video is available at www.ezfx.com/SkinnySetUp
Skinny Jib SETUP INSTRUCTIONS - 2’ Configuration
STOP/ NOTE: The Skinny Jib can be used at 2’ or 4’ Configuration.
Below are the instructions for the 2’ Configuration. (Pages 5, 6 & 7)
Refer to pages 8, 9 and 10 for instructions on the 4’ configuration
2b. For 100 or 75 mm Bowl Mount Tri-
pods. Use the adapter plate and hard-
ware (included).
Place the plate over the bowl. Screw
the shaft into the swivel base.
Secure with the threaded shaft,
knob and washer from underneath.
2c. For Combo Stands. You will
need a Junior Pin—Combo stand
mount. (Sold Separately)
Thread the Junior Pin into the base of
the Center Post. Place the center
post into the Combo Stand.
2a For Shafted Tripods, Loosen the set screws and re-
move the pan/tilt head from the tripod shaft.
Screw the swivel base of the Center Post directly to the
top of the shaft via the threaded stud at the top.
Tighten the set screws under the shaft plate to secure
the center post on to the tripod.
NOTE: Mount to strait shaft tripods only, not leveling
shaft pods.
STEP 1. Remove Center Post from Hard
Carry Case and place it on the
support system of your choice.
Support Options
A - Shafted Tripods
(non ball leveling)
B - 100 mm & 75 mm
Bowl Tripods
C - Combo (Junior Pin)
Grip Stand
See steps below for
the various options.
A B
C

5. Push the Center Pivot Bolt through
the Beam to the other side of the Center
Post. Use the wide space for easy bolt
alignment.
8. Slide the Camera End Beam over
the expansion joint. Use the T Handles
Hex tool to expand the expansion joint
and create a firm connection.
3. Remove the Center Pivot bolt from
the center post by unscrewing the soft
grip knob on the end.
6. Re-Attach the soft grip knob and slide
the assembly down into the slotted track to
the Center Pivot point of the Center Post.
9. Connect the male end of the 2’
Para Beam to the center post. Use
the Hex tool to screw the para beam
set screw and secure it into place.
4. Place the 2’ Tail Beam thru the
hallow middle of the center post. Po-
sition it so that the holes on the
beam’s edge are facing upward.
7a. Press the release button and pull the
expansion joint from the 2’ Tail Beam un-
til the button clicks into place.
7b. Remove Camera End Beam from
carry case.
Vid Remove the Center Pivot
bolt from the center post.
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10. Connect the Turnbuckle on the
Camera Platform beam to the female
end of the Para Beam using the Hex
tool and set screw.
NOTE: Be sure the tip of the set
screw goes thru the bottom hole of the
Para Beam to form a secure connec-
tion. You should feel it protrude thru
the bottom of the beam.
Be sure to check this on both ends of
the para beam.
A
B
Skinny Jib SETUP INSTRUCTIONS - 2’ Configuration
STOP/ NOTE: The Skinny Jib can be used at 2’ or 4’ Configuration.
Below are the instructions for the 2’ Configuration. (Pages 5, 6 & 7)
Refer to pages 8, 9 and 10 for instructions on the 4’ configuration

15. Attach camera. You can attach
directly or via a fluid or motorized
pan tilt head.
16. Add or remove weights to
achieve camera balance. Use
the spring clips to secure them
and the adjust the Sliding weight
for micro adjustments.
11. Place the provided level on to the
camera platform. Use the turnbuckle
to adjust the platform and achieve
level.
13. Attach the sliding
counter weight to the Tail
beam of the Jib via the
bungee straps
12. Finger tighten or use the pro-
vided wrench to tighten the nuts
against the turnbuckle body to se-
cure the setting.
14. Attach the counter weight bar to
the Tail End of the Jib. Use the hex
tool to tighten the set screw (at butt
end) to secure it in place.
Skinny Jib SETUP INSTRUCTIONS - 2’ Configuration
STOP/ NOTE: The Skinny Jib can be used at 2’ or 4’ Configuration.
Below are the instructions for the 2’ Configuration. (Pages 5, 6 & 7)
Refer to pages 8, 9 and 10 for instructions on the 4’ configuration

A companion video is available at www.ezfx.com/SkinnySetUp
Skinny Jib SETUP INSTRUCTIONS - 4’ Configuration
STOP/ NOTE: The Skinny Jib can be used at 2’ or 4’ Configuration.
Below are the instructions for the 4’ Configuration. (Pages 8, 9 & 10)
Refer to pages 5, 6 and 7 for instructions on the 2’ configuration
STEP 1. Remove Center Post from Hard
Carry Case and place it on the
support system of your choice.
Support Options
A - Shafted Tripods
(non ball leveling)
B - 100 mm & 75 mm
Bowl Tripods
C - Combo (Junior Pin)
Grip Stand
See steps below for
the various options.
A B
C
2c. For Combo Stands. You will
need a Junior Pin—Combo stand
mount. (Sold Separately)
Thread the Junior Pin into the base of
the Center Post. Place the center
post into the Combo Stand.
2a For Shafted Tripods, Loosen the set screws and re-
move the pan/tilt head from the tripod shaft.
Screw the swivel base of the Center Post directly to the
top of the shaft via the threaded stud at the top.
Tighten the set screws under the shaft plate to secure
the center post on to the tripod.
NOTE: Mount to strait shaft tripods only, not leveling
shaft pods.
2b. For 100 or 75 mm Bowl Mount Tri-
pods. Use the adapter plate and hard-
ware (included).
Place the plate over the bowl. Screw
the shaft into the swivel base.
Secure with the threaded shaft,
knob and washer from underneath.

8. Use the Camera End Beam from
the hard case and slide it over the ex-
pansion joint.
Use the T Handles Hex tool to expand
the joint and create a firm connection.
11. Merge the two pieces by running
the Center Pivot Bolt. Use the wide slot
space for easy bolt alignment. Slide if
down the slot and re attach the knob.
7. Pull out the expansion joint from the
end of the Center Jib Beam until the
spring pin clicks into place.
NOTE: You may want to use the
Steady Rest and stand to support the
Jib beam during set up.
9. Connect the male end of the 4 Para
Beam to the center post. Use the Hex tool
to screw the para beam set screw and se-
cure it into place.
6. Pull the expansion joint from the 2’ Tail
Beam until the spring pin clicks into place..
Insert it into the female end of the Center
Jib Beam. Use the hex tool to expand the
joint and secure the connection.
PIC/ VID
3. Remove the Center Pivot bolt from
the center post by unscrewing the soft
grip knob on the end.
4. Place the 4’ Tail Beam (w logo)
thru the hallow middle of the center
post. Position it so that the holes on
the beam’s edge are facing upward.
Vid Remove the Center Pivot
bolt from the center post.
PIC/ VID
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5. Run the Center Pivot Bolt through
the Beam to the other side of the Center
Post. Use the wide space for easy bolt
alignment.
10. Connect the Turnbuckle on the
Camera Platform beam to the female
end of the Para Beam using the Hex
tool and set screw.
NOTE: Be sure the tip of the set
screw goes thru the bottom hole of the
Para Beam to form a secure connec-
tion. You should feel it protrude thru
the bottom of the beam.
Be sure to check this on both ends of
the para beam.
Skinny Jib SETUP INSTRUCTIONS - 4’ Configuration
STOP/ NOTE: The Skinny Jib can be used at 2’ or 4’ Configuration.
Below are the instructions for the 4’ Configuration. (Pages 8, 9 & 10)
Refer to pages 5, 6 and 7 for instructions on the 2’ configuration

15. Attach camera. You can attach
directly or via a fluid or motorized
pan tilt head.
16. Add or remove weights to
achieve camera balance. Use
the spring clips to secure them
and the adjust the Sliding weight
for micro adjustments.
11. Place the provided level on to the
camera platform. Use the turnbuckle
to adjust the platform and achieve
level.
13. Attach the sliding counter
weight to the Tail beam of the
Jib via the bungee straps
12. Finger tighten or use the pro-
vided wrench to tighten the nuts
against the turnbuckle body to se-
cure the setting.
14. Attach the counter weight bar to
the Tail End of the Jib. Use the hex
tool to tighten the set screw (at butt
end) to secure it in place.
Skinny Jib SETUP INSTRUCTIONS - 4’ Configuration
STOP/ NOTE: The Skinny Jib can be used at 2’ or 4’ Configuration.
Below are the instructions for the 4’ Configuration. (Pages 8, 9 & 10)
Refer to pages 5, 6 and 7 for instructions on the 2’ configuration

EZ FX POLICY & PROCEDURES
ON SAFETY AND LIABILITY
Safety tips are included in this User Manual along with instructions on how to set up the product.
EZ FX, Inc. is not responsible for bodily injury or e uipment damages due to operator error, set up
error or violations of safety rules and precautions. Using our products re uires a complete under-
standing of the safety guidelines. If any part of the guidelines are un clear, contact us and we
can provide clarification. Contact us at 1-800-541-5706 or 407-877-2335 or www.ezfx. om
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