Sachtler CI Pedestal User manual

CI Pedestal
User Guide
EN DE Part No. 4191
www.sachtler.com
CI Pedestal

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Contents / Inhaltsverzeichnis
Safety.....................................2
About This Guide ...........................3
General Information........................3
Intended Use.............................3
Warranty ................................3
Operating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation.................................5
Transport lock ............................5
Mounting the uid head .....................5
Pressurizing the pedestal ...................6
On-shot lock .............................6
Adjusting the legs .........................7
Levelling the pedestal ......................7
Maintenance & Technical Specication .........8
Sicherheit .................................9
Über diese Bedienungsanleitung .............10
Allgemeine Informationen ..................10
Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung ..........10
Garantie................................10
Bedienelemente ...........................11
Installation................................12
Transportverriegelung .....................12
Montage des Fluidkopfes ..................12
Unter-Druck-setzen des Pedestals ...........13
Auf-Aufnahme-Verriegelung ................13
Einstellung der Beine .....................14
Nivellierung des Pedestals .................14
Wartung & Technische Spezikationen ........15

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Safety
Important information on the safe installation and operation of
this product. Read this information before operating the product.
For your personal safety, read these instructions. Do not operate
the product if you do not understand how to use it safely. Save
these instructions for future reference.
Warning Symbols Used in these Instructions
Safety cautions are included in these instructions. These safety
instructions must be followed to avoid possible personal injury and
avoid possible damage to the product.
!WARNING! Where there is a risk of personal injury or
injury to others, comments appear supported by the
warning triangle symbol.
Where there is a risk of damage to the product,
associated equipment, process or surroundings,
comments appear supported by the word ‘CAUTION’.
Health and Safety
!WARNING! Risk of personal injury or injury
to others. All personnel must be fully trained and
adhere to correct manual handling techniques and
Health & Safety regulations. It is the responsibility
of the local organisation to enforce safe working
practices at all times.
Mounting and Installation
!
WARNING! Pedestal spiked feet can be dangerous,
take care when handling.
!
WARNING! Risk of nger entrapment. Do not place
ngers between the moving and static columns.
!
WARNING! Risk of product toppling. The pedestal
is intended for use on a reasonably level unobstructed
surface.
!
WARNING! Do not use the pedestal before it is
locked correctly into the dolly.
!
WARNING! A pressurized pedestal will rise rapidly
when the transport lock is released. Do not lean over
the pedestal when releasing the transport lock.
!
WARNING! The pedestal must only be pressurized
with clean dry air or nitrogen.
!
WARNING! Do not operate the pedestal with the
on-shot lock applied.

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!
WARNING! Risk of nger entrapment. Take care to
avoid trapping ngers when collapsing and extending
the pedestal legs.
!
WARNING! Always apply the on-shot lock when the
uid head and camera are mounted but not in use.
About This Guide
General Information
This user guide is an important part of the product and is aimed at
the personnel who operate and maintain the CI pedestal. It contains
information about the CI pedestal and its proper use and serves to
safeguard users and their equipment.
Do not attempt to use this product if you have any questions as to
operate it.
Intended Use
This pedestal has been designed for professional use in television
studios and outside locations for moving and elevating uid heads
and cameras. Any use above and beyond this purpose is deemed
improper and will void the warranty.
Warranty
The product is coved by a one year warranty.
Please register at www.sachtler.com for an extended warranty period.
The warranty will be invalidated if:
• The pedestal is improperly installed or used in a manner contrary to
this user guide.
• The pedestal is opened by unauthorised personnel.
• We reserve the right to make changes based on technical advances.
!
WARNING! Always lock the pedestal leg clamps to
prevent the pedestal collapsing. Do not over-tighten
the pedestal leg locks.
!
WARNING! Do not place your foot or heavy items
onto the spreader arms.