Varytec Wind-Up 380 User manual

Wind-Up 380
lighting stand
User manual

Musikhaus Thomann
Thomann GmbH
Hans-Thomann-Straße 1
96138 Burgebrach
Germany
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.thomann.de
04.10.2018, ID: 339407

Table of contents
1 General information................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Notational conventions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Symbols and signal words............................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety instructions..................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Features....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Operating.................................................................................................................................................... 13
5 Technical specications....................................................................................................................... 19
6 Protecting the environment.............................................................................................................. 20
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1 General information
This manual contains important instructions for the safe operation of the product. Read and
follow the safety instructions and all other instructions. Keep the manual for future reference.
Make sure that it is available to all those using the product. If you sell the unit, please make
sure that the buyer also receives this manual.
Our products are subject to a process of continuous development. Thus, they are subject to
change.
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1.1 Further information
On our website (www.thomann.de) you will nd lots of further information and details on the
following points:
Download This manual is also available as PDF le for you to download.
Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to nd the topics of
interest for you quickly.
Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics
and terms.
Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline.
Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will
gladly assist you.
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1.2 Notational conventions
This manual uses the following notational conventions:
The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is
indented and highlighted by an arrow.
Example:
1. Switch on the device.
2. Press [Auto].
ðAutomatic operation is started.
3. Switch o the device.
1.3 Symbols and signal words
In this section you will nd an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are
used in this manual.
Instructions
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Signal word Meaning
DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an
immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or
serious injury if it is not avoided.
CAUTION! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in minor injury if it
is not avoided.
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐
sible dangerous situation that can result in material and
environmental damage if it is not avoided.
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
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2 Safety instructions
This light stand is intended to be used for the stable mounting and height-adjustable posi‐
tioning of spotlights. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use
under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal
injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper
use.
This device may be used only by persons with sucient physical, sensorial, and intellectual
abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience. Other persons may use this
device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Intended use
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DANGER!
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of and are not in
the reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard!
Ensure that children do not detach any small parts (e.g. knobs or the like) from
the product. They could swallow the pieces and choke!
Never let children play unattended with the product.
CAUTION!
Danger of tipping when transported under load
If the stand is moved without having removed the installed device, the stand may
tip over and cause injuries and property damage.
Remove the installed device before transporting the stand.
Safety
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CAUTION!
Danger of tipping on unsuitable surfaces
When the speaker stand is installed on soft or uneven ground, the stand may tip
over and cause injuries and property damage.
Install the stand only on even and solid surfaces.
CAUTION!
Danger of tipping due to overload
In case of overload, the stand may tip over and cause injuries and property
damage.
Never exceed the maximum load capacity specied for the stand.
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3 Features
Special characteristics:
nCrank stand made of aluminium and steel
nThree telescopes, extendable by means of a crank
nTV spigot holder (28 mm)
nMaximum weight-bearing capacity: 50 kg
nMaximum height: 3.80 m
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4 Operating
Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the product. Keep
the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture
during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material
suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
CAUTION!
Danger of tipping when transported under load
If the stand is moved without having removed the installed device, the stand may
tip over and cause injuries and property damage.
Remove the installed device before transporting the stand.
Operating
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CAUTION!
Danger of tipping on unsuitable surfaces
When the speaker stand is installed on soft or uneven ground, the stand may tip
over and cause injuries and property damage.
Install the stand only on even and solid surfaces.
CAUTION!
Danger of tipping due to overload
In case of overload, the stand may tip over and cause injuries and property
damage.
Never exceed the maximum load capacity specied for the stand.
Operating
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NOTICE!
Possible staining
The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may possibly react
with the coating of your parquet, linoleum, laminate or PVC oor and after some
time cause permanent dark stains.
In case of doubt, do not put the rubber feet directly on the oor, but use felt-pad
oor protectors or a carpet.
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1. Unfold the feet of the tripod until the cross braces [1] are in a horizontal position.
Setting up
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2. Fix this position with the safety screw [2] on the slider to which the three cross braces are
attached.
3. If you want to install a truss beam: Loosen the safety screw on the mounting for the truss
beam at the top end of the stand [3], attach the TV spigot (28 mm adapter) and tighten it
with the locking screw at the mounting; put on the truss beam and x it in the desired
position with the wing nut. Pay attention to an even weight distribution to reach a cen‐
tric load of the stand. Observe the instructions of the respective manufacturers. The
maximum load capacity of 50 kg in total must not be exceeded.
If you're not using a truss beam: Attach a spotlight on the tripod head.
4. Loosen the two locking screws [4] on the upper and lower tube clamps of the extension
tube.
5. Use the crank [5] to lift the extension tube out to the desired height. Fix the position of
the extension tube using the two locking screws [4] on the upper and lower tube
clamps.
6. Push the safety bolt [6] at the lower tube clamp in the respective hole of the extension
tube.
7. If you want to turn the upper extension tube: Loosen the locking screws [4] on the tube
clamps. Turn the extension tube to the desired position. Fix the position of the extension
tube with the locking screws [4] on the tube clamps.
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1. Loosen the safety bolt [6] on the lower tube clamp.
2. Loosen the two locking screws [4] on the upper and lower tube clamps and lower the
extension tube with the crank [5] all the way down.
3. Tighten the locking screws [4] on the upper and lower tube clamps.
4. Remove the spotlight(s). When dismounting, take care for balanced load, too.
5. Loosen the safety screw [3] on the truss beam mounting and detach the truss beam.
6. Loosen the safety screw [2] on the slider to which the three cross braces are attached.
7. Fold up the feet of the tripod.
8. Pack all parts of the system in their original package, as possible, and store the package
in a dry place protected against moisture.
Dismounting
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5 Technical specications
Maximum height 3.80 m
Maximum weight-bearing capacity 50 kg
Weight 13.5 kg
Transport size 195 cm × 24 cm × 20 cm
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6 Protecting the environment
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been
chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling.
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of.
Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that
they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
Disposal of the packaging mate‐
rial
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