Panther Foxy Pro User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOXY PRO
PANTHER GMBH
Raieisenallee 3, 82041 Oberhaching-Munich
Tel.: +49 89 - 613 900 01 | Fax: [phone]
www.panther.tv | [e-mail]

Instruction Manual - TABLE OF CONTENT
FOXY PRO
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1. Introduction 1
2. To the grip 1
3. Safety advice 2
4. Information on load (payload): 4
5. Check-List for assemby 5
6. Quick Guide FOXY PRO 10
7. Setup instructions 11
7.1 Preparation 11
7.2 Assembly - Remote Version 8 12
7.3 Assembly - Platform Versions 1 - 4 30
8. Start of Operation 31
9. Transport 32
10. Service and Maintenance 33
11. Warranty 34
12. Inspection Book 35
12.1 EU - Declaration of Conformity 35
12.2 Recurrent inspection136
12.3 Maintenance Booklet 37

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1. Introduction
Congratulations to your decision to buy or rent a PANTHER - FOXY PRO Cranesystem. We
are very pleased that you have chosen our product, which combines state-of-theart
technology as well as the experience of many years in manufacturing camera
cranes and dollies.
High-quality material and sound know-how, as well as a clever concept enable your PANTHER
- FOXY PRO Cranesystem. to do a professional job, which you will really enjoy when doing your
responsible work at the set.
Your new PANTHER - FOXY PRO Cranesystem.is a high-quality tool, which enables the
creative camera man to do an excellent job – fast and easy – with fantastic shots and camera
drives.
The PANTHER FOXY Crane is a product that has been created and built by experts for experts – to
satisfy the high demands of every grip and camera man.
In order to guarantee the highest security and reliability in our product at the set,
please study our operating manual very carefully!.
All the best
PANTHER GmbH
2. To the grip
Sloppy assembly, disassembly and operating have created and will also create in future da-
mages and physical injury, as well as death of involved or even uninvolved persons.
The following operating instructions should explain to the grip how to work with the camera
crane and should also make aware and give advice to take care of possible dangers.
Accidents can only be avoided if the dangers are well known and the common sense is activa-
ted.

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3. Safety advice
The FOXY PRO crane system may only be operated by competent and trained
personnel. It may only be used to carry cameras and their operators for use in
motion picture production.
PANTHER regularly holds training workshops for which participants receive a certicate on com-
pletion. Please call [phone] for further information.
Only use the crane after having read and understood the operating manual. Safety guidelines
as well as weight and dimension specications must be adhered to. Servicing and maintenance
guidelines must be observed.
The crane may not be used directly before, during or after thunderstorms. There could be a
risk of lightning striking. When not directly in use, the crane should be dismantled or secured
against wind.
Should a storm arise, the crane should be not be operated and must be stowed away or parked
safely according to DIN 15019 part 1/6.1.3. The crane may not be operated near power transmis-
sion lines.
If the crane is used in an elevated area (e. g. bridge, multistory building, you should minimize
the risk of falling from the increased height by additionally securing the crane and personnel
with adequate safety ropes to appropriate objects (e. g. concrete pillars).
CAUTION !
The crane may not be used when wind speeds are 32 km/h (remote versi-
on)/22 km/h (platform version) or higher. Stow or park the crane safely in a
timely manner, according to DIN 15019 part 1/6.1.3.
Always keep the crane’s (plus all outriggers’) lifting, panning and driving range free of obstruc-
tion. Always observe 0.5 m clearance distance to people and objects in the proximity. Beware of
pinching and anticipate pinch points during assembly and operation of the crane.
The crane operator is responsible for keeping the remote head mount free of loose objects; they
could fall and cause injury. The Remote Head and the camera must be secured to the Remote
Mount with a safety cable.
ATTENTION !
Only use original PANTHER components and accessories. Combined seat-
extensions (vertical/horizontal) with order numbers 110, 111, 112, 105663,
105662 or 105661 may NOT be used. Only use vertical seat-extensions, or
combined seat-extensions marked with„HD“ (heavy duty).

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ATTENTION !
The FOXY PRO crane system may not be used on inclined surfaces. The crane
must be secured against inadvertent movement. The ground should be hard
and rigid. The ground’s minimum load capacity must be at least 3000 kg/ m² .
Do not overload the remote mount’s maximum loading capacity. Only use the respectively
permissible amount of counterweights that t into the counterweight basket. They must be
securable, and also compact (e. g. not sandbags or waterbags). Non-spec or improvised coun-
terweight material may not be used (e. g. sandbags).
The weight of the complete crane build, with accessories and people, must be taken into consi-
deration when considering the ground’s load capacity, tracks and/or foundation.
Foundation material such as wedges and blocks must be placed such that they cannot slide or
be kicked aside inadvertently. Clamps or similar safety guards should be attached to the ends of
tracks, in order to prevent the crane from falling or rolling o the track.
Repairs may only be made by the manufacturer or trained and competent persons. PANTHER
oers service seminars, which are held from time to time. For exact dated, please call +49 (89)
613 900 30 (PANTHER Service).
When the crane is stowed or parked, the crane must be secured from being used by unauthori-
zed persons and, if necessary, appropriate provisions made against storm winds.
In any case, before using the crane, its stability against overturning must again be checked and
tested with the maximum overturning load.
When the crane is being used in a studio or on tracks, please take care that no hard or loose
objects can get underneath the wheels. Even small spots of unevenness may endanger secure
standing and driving.
When assembled, the FOXY PRO crane system may only be moved on a PANTHER track system or,
on smooth ground, with studio wheels made out of solid rubber (order number 128825). The as-
sembled FOXY PRO crane system may not be moved on pneumatic wheels. If pneumatic wheels
are attached to the crane, all 4 spindles must connect with the ground and carry the complete
load.
Do not use the crane with a manned platform during natural or articial extreme weather condi-
tions such as strong rain, thunderstorms, extreme heat or cold if the people are not adequately
protected and secure.
ATTENTION !
Do NOT use PANTHER wide base adapter (code
no. 133128) ! The payload of the adapter is insu-
cient for the FOXY PRO Crane System. O