impact VPD-DSMC2 User manual

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Varidrive Set with Metal Chain
INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for choosing Impact.
The Impact VPD-DSMC2 Varidrive Set with Metal Chain
makes it easy to raise and lower your background paper
roll. The expandable cores fit into both sides of your paper
roll and mount onto your background hooks so you can
easily raise and lower your backgrounds. The metal chain
makes this set ideal for heavy rolls, and the dual expandable
cores accommodate a variety of core and roll sizes.
Precautions ⚠
• Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair this product.
• Handle this product with care.
• Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
• Keep this product away from children.
• Use only parts provided by the manufacturer.
• Make sure everything is secure before proceeding.
• Make sure that this product is intact and that there are no missing parts.
• Do not exceed the maximum recommended load.
• All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Introduction

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Overview
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Varidrive (Chain Drive):
1. Expandable core
2. Internal channel
3. External channel
4. Chain guard
5. Control knob
6. Gear
7. Threading
Varidrive:
8. Control knob
9. Tension knob
10. Channel assembly
11. Channel
12. Expandable core
Also Included:
13. Chain
14. Weight
15. User manual
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Setting Up Your Varidrive
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Unscrew and remove the chain drive
control knob.
Load the chain onto the gear.
Pull off the chain guard just enough to fit
the chain inside.
Fit the chain guard back in place and screw
the control knob onto the threading.

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Insert the expandable core into your paper
roll. You may need to rotate the control
knob counterclockwise to contract the core
so it will fit.
Insert the other expandable core into your
paper roll and tighten its fit by rotating the
control knob clockwise.
Rotate the control knob clockwise to
expand the core until it tightens inside the
paper roll.
Mount the chain-drive side of the paper
roll assembly onto the corresponding
background support hook. Be sure to
mount it on the correct channel of the
chain guard, or the chain will hang over the
side of the chain guard [see inset].

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Mount the other side of your paper
roll assembly onto the corresponding
background support hook. You can adjust
the position of the expansion core’s
channel by loosening the tension knob and
rotating and sliding the channel assembly.
Notes:
The Varidrive’s metal chain can rotate seamless paper rolls up to 12 feet wide (42 lb.).
When mounting your background support hooks on a wall, make sure the wall can support the
installation. When mounting your background support hooks on Impact Varipoles, make sure to
properly secure the Varipoles floor-to-ceiling.
The Varidrive is designed only for paper rolls with cores. For uncored paper and fabric
backgrounds, use the Impact VPC5 Cross Pole.
Specifications:
• Chain length: 13´ (4 m)
• Maximum load capacity: 42 lb. (19 kg)
Pull the chain vertically to raise or lower
the background. Do not twist the chain or
pull it forcefully.
Setting Up Your Varidrive

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Impact Triple Hooks
The Impact Triple Hooks allow you to wall
mount three Varidrives, making it easy to
switch between three different background
rolls. Just roll one background up and roll
the other down with a pull of the Varidrive’s
chains. Impact Triple Hooks can also be
mounted on Impact Varipoles with the use of
Super Clamps.
Impact Super Clamp
The Impact Super Clamp is a versatile clamp
that holds just about anything: cameras,
lights, flash units, umbrellas, hooks, cross
bars, even other Super Clamps. It clamps
on flat surfaces or tubes 1/2˝ to 2-1/8˝ in
diameter, and comes with a standard 1/4˝ 20
threaded stud. It’s a must-have in any studio.
Impact Varipole
The adjustable Impact Varipole quickly and
easily mounts between solid floors and
ceilings, giving you a sturdy support system
for backgrounds, reflectors, lights, or grip
accessories. It’s perfect for situations where
tripod legs would get in the way.
To see these accessories and all of our
lighting equipment, please visit our website:
www.impactstudiolighting.com
Accessories

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One-Year Limited Warranty
This IMPACT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use
for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30)
days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s
responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to
repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails
during normal use of this product in its intended manner and in its intended
environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by
the warranty provider. If the product has been discontinued, the warranty
provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality
and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect,
accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT
AS PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY
EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you
with specic legal rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary
from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Impact Customer Service
Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number,
and return the defective product to Impact along with the RMA number and
proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s
own risk and expense.
For more information or to arrange service,
visit www.impactstudiolighting.com
or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
www.gradusgroup.com
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