Sachtler C I User manual

C I
Manual
Benutzerinformation

© by sachtler®. Alle Rechte vorbehalten / All rights reserved
Version: 2.5/03/12
Ausgabedatum / Issue date: 03/12
Bestellnr. / Order no.: spe10e0170
Originalbetriebsanleitung/Original User Manual
sachtler®
Vitec Group Videocom Division
www.vitecgroup.com
Erfurter Strasse 16 Postfach / P.O.BOX 2039
D-85386 Eching D-85380 Eching
Germany Germany
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Homepage: http://www.sachtler.com
We want to be certain the
Sachtler products you receive
are always state of the art.
Therefore we reserve the right
to make changes based on
technical advances.
Wir wollen, daß Ihre Sachtler
Produkte immer auf dem aktuellsten
Stand sind.
Deswegen behalten wir uns techni-
sche Änderungen vor.

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Table of contents
1 General Information .............................................................1
2 Intended use ........................................................................1
3 Symbols used in the user´s manual.....................................2
4 Safety Instructions................................................................2
5 Pedestal C I/Camera Mounting............................................3
6 Warranty ...............................................................................6
7 Technical Data......................................................................6

Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Allgemeine Information ........................................................9
2 Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung .....................................9
3 Symbolerklärung ................................................................10
4 Sicherheitshinweise............................................................10
5 Pedestal C I/Befestigen der Kamera..................................11
6 Gewährleistung ..................................................................14
7 Technische Daten...............................................................14
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1 General Information
This manual is an important part of the equipment and is aimed
at personnel who operate and maintain the C I pedestal. It con-
tains information about the C I and it´s proper use. Above all it
serves to safeguard users and the environment.
It is the duty of each user to familiarize themselves with the
contents of the manual and to adhere exactly to all instructions
relating to safety.
In addition the rules and regulations governing the prevention of
accidents must also be observed. Please keep this manual for
future reference.
2 Intended use
This pedestal was designed for professional use in television
studios and outside locations for moving and elevating fluid
heads and cameras. Any use above and beyond this purpose is
deemed improper and will void the warranty.
The pedestal must be maintained and serviced only with original
Sachtler parts.

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3 Symbols used in the user´s manual
3.1 Danger
Indicates a possible danger to the life and
safety of users. Non-observance of these
instructions may have seriously harmful
consequences to health, including life-
threatening injuries.
3.2 Warning
Indicates a possibly harmful situation. Non-
observance can damage the machine or
equipment it supports.
3.3 Tool
Indicates that tools are needed to complete
this operation.
4 Safety Instructions
A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly when the transport lock
is released. Therefore do not lean over the pedestal when
releasing the transport lock.
The pedestal is intended for use on an unobstructed and rea-
sonably level surface by camera operators.
Maintenance must be performed only by competent, trained
personnel.
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Camera weight with acces-
sories may not exceed
20 kg (44.1 lbs).
Attach Touch & Go camera
plate to camera (or bridging
plate) by means of
2 screws (3/8” and 1/4”).
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Center of gravity compensati-
on.
Bring camera with accessories
into balance position. Lock sli-
ding plate with red lever.
Transport lock.
Press steering ring down to
unlock/lock transport lock.
A pressurized pede-
stal may raise
rapidly when the
transport lock is
released.
Head interface.
Flat base/75 mm (3”) bowl.
Separate head from pedestal
by undoing 3 Allan screws.
Head ready to be used on
75 mm (3”) bowl tripod.
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