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Vector 70/70H
PAN AND TILT HEAD
3354
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AND
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
PUBLICATION PART No. 3354-9
ISSUE 4
Copyright  Vinten Broadcast Limited 2000
All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of this document may be stored in a retrieval system,
transmitted, copied or reproduced in any way including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic or
other record without the prior agreement and permission in writing of Vinten Broadcast Limited.
Vinten, Vision and Quickfit are registered trademarks of Vinten Broadcast Limited.

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Foreword
This manual provides full and detailed information on the maintenance and spare parts for the Vinten®
Vector 70 and 70H pan and tilt heads.
It is recommended that this manual is read carefully and the illustrations studied prior to operating or servicing
the head. Attention to the details contained herein will ensure that the head will operate efficiently with the
minimum of attention over a long service life. Particular attention must be paid to cleaning, especially after use
in adverse conditions.
To order spare parts or to obtain further information, application should be made to Vinten Broadcast Limited
or to your local distributor.
WARNING!:Read the Safety Section on page 5 before using this pan and tilt head or
attempting any adjustment or repair
NOTE: Information contained in this document is subject to change.
Vinten Broadcast Ltd reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in equipment
design or performance as progress in engineering, manufacturing or technology may
warrant.

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Safety - Read This First!
Warning symbols in this maintenance manual
Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan and tilt head
or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and
supported by the warning triangle symbol.
Critical data
Mass
Mass (complete with pan bar and wedge adapter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 kg (39 lb)
Load
Maximum payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 kg (154 lb)

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Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notes to readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety - Read This First!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Design Improvements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 1 - Introduction and Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 2 - Installation and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Section 3 - Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Consumable materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 4 - Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Routine checks and replacements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 5 - Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 6 - Illustrated Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Ordering Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Main Assembly Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this publication:
ac alternating current
AAmps
AF across flats
A/R as required
ASME American Society of Mech Engineers
assy assembly
BS British Standard
BA British Association thread
BSF British Standard Fine thread
BSP British Standard Parallel Pipe thread
BSW British Standard Whitworth thread
btn button
chs cheese
C of G centre of gravity
comp compression
csk countersunk
cu cubic
c/w complete with
dc direct current
dia diameter
ft foot
hd head
hex hexagon
Hz Hertz (frequency)
IC integrated circuit
ID inside diameter
in. inch
kg kilogram
lb pound(weight)
LF Lubricated Friction
LH left hand
MISO metric thread
mmetre
mm millimetre
NNewton
NPT National Pipe thread
NI not illustrated
No. number
OD outside diameter
PCB printed circuit board
PCD pitch circle diameter
pozi Pozidriv
psi pounds per square inch
pt point
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
PVC Polyvinyl chloride
RH right hand
sect section
skt socket
SWG standard wire gauge
thk thick
UNC Unified Coarse thread
UNF Unified Fine thread
VVolts
W Watts

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Technical Specification
Maximum payload. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 kg (154 lb)
Payload Centre of Gravity height range
Vector V70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 mm (3 in.) to 200 mm (8 in.)
Vector V70H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 mm (3 in.) to 250 mm (10 in.)
Weight (complete with pan bar and wedge adaptor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 kg (39 lb)
Overall dimensions
Height (flat base with wedge adaptor)
Minimum balance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 mm (9.7 in.)
Maximum balance setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 mm (13.7 in.)
Length (without pan bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360 mm (14.0 in.)
Width (without pan bar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 mm (13.8 in.)
Width (with two pan bars) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432 mm (17.0 in.)
Tilt range
Vector 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±60°
Vector 70H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .±52°
Pan range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360°

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Design Improvements
Section 1
DETAILS SERIAL No. INFORMATION
Improved pan bar fixing 342
Improvements to balance mechanism 686
Base modified to accept longer fixing bolts 1145
Tilt drag actuator links strengthened 1239
Redesigned base casting 1780
Changes to pan drag actuator 3051
Vertical track member strengthened 2428
Changes to adjustment housing 3307
Platform strengthened V70 - 3429
V70H - 3188

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Introduction and Description
Contents Para
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Introduction
1 The Vinten Vector 70 and 70H pan and tilt heads are designed for studio and outside broadcast (OB)
use and will support a variety of camera, lens and prompter combinations up to 70 kg (154 lb) in weight.
2 The unique counterbalance system enables payloads with centre of gravity (C of G) heights from
80 mm (3 in.) to 200 mm (8 in.) for Vector 70 and 80 mm (3 in.) to 250 mm (10 in.) for Vector 70H to be
maintained in perfect balance over the tilt movement range of ±60° (±52° for Vector 70H).
3 Drag is provided by the patented Vinten lubricated friction (LF) system which provides stepless
adjustment of drag. A wide variation of the drag setting to suit operator preference is available on both pan
and tilt axes and ‘whip’movements may be executed irrespective of drag setting. The pan and tilt axes are
each provided with a brake.
4 The head is fitted with a sliding plate giving a large range of fore and aft adjustment. This adjustment
can be extended by moving a wedge adaptor to one of three positions on the sliding plate.
5 The head is available with either a standard flat base or a light-weight Mitchell adaptor and can be
mounted on tripods, pedestals or any suitable firm surface. It is fitted with an illuminated level bubble to
facilitate levelling. A carrying handle is provided.
Description
6 The Vector 70 pan and tilt head (Fig 1.1) embodies a linkage counterbalancing mechanism, LF drag
assemblies for pan and tilt motions and an adjustable camera mounting plate.
7 The balance system is easily adjusted by a knob (10) on the right-hand side of the head. The balance
adjustment control compensates for differing platform load C of G heights by varying the mechanical
advantage of a bell-crank in the counterbalance mechanism.
8 Both the pan and tilt mechanisms incorporate LF drag systems to ensure smooth movement of the
camera about these axes and are fitted with control knobs (16)(18) to adjust the drag setting. The drag
controls are mounted on the left-hand side of the head. The whip-pan facility is unaffected by the pan drag
setting.
9 Friction brakes on each axis allow the head to be locked at any chosen position. The operating levers
for both brakes (2)(3) are fitted at the right-hand rear of the head. A tilt axis centre lock (11) is provided on the
right-hand side of the head to secure the platform in the horizontal position during transport or load changing.

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Fig 1.1 Vector 70/70H Pan and Tilt Head
(16)
(18)
(17)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(6)
(9)
(12)
(13)
(7)
(14) (8)
(10)
(11)
(15)
V70_LEFT
V70_RIGHT

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10 A level bubble (5) is fitted to the rear of the head and is provided with a time-delay illumination unit,
operated by a switch (6).
11 Pan bar mounting points (14) are located at the rear of the head, on either side of the camera mounting
platform. A telescopic pan bar (17) is supplied and is attached using a pan bar clamp, with angular adjustment
available on the mount serrations. A second pan bar may be fitted.

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Section 2
Installation and Operation
Contents Para
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mounting the head
Flat base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mitchell-type fixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pan bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fitting a camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Balancing the head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation
Locking the platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pan and tilt brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pan and tilt drag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Introduction
1 This section includes instructions for mounting the Vector 70 pan and tilt head, fitting and balancing a
camera and operating the head. Refer to Fig 1.1 to identify the parts and controls. For further operating
instructions, please refer to Vector 70/70H Operators Guide, Publication Part No. 3354-8.
Installation
Unpacking
2 The head is supplied with one pan bar, a battery (fitted) for the level bubble illumination unit and an
Operators Guide. The flat base version is supplied with four mounting bolts, four washers and a spanner. The
Mitchell fixing version is supplied with a light-weight Mitchell adaptor. A second telescopic pan bar or short
pan bar for use with a zoom or focus controller are optional. Ensure that all items are unpacked prior to
disposal of the packing materials.

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3 After unpacking ensure that:
3.1 The centre lock (11) is engaged (See “Locking the platform”on page 16). Always engage the
centre lock before lifting or carrying the head. Lift the head by the base and/or the carrying handle, not
the platform.
3.2 The pan and tilt brakes are on (See “Pan and tilt brakes”on page 17).
Mounting the head
Flat base
4 The head is mounted on a tripod, pedestal or suitable firm surface using the four fixing bolts and
washers. Tighten the bolts with the spanner provided.
5 After mounting the head, use the level bubble (5) to set it level. The level bubble may be illuminated by
pressing the switch (6). The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.
Mitchell-type fixing
6 Remove the clamp knob and washer. Position the head on the tripod or pedestal, ensuring that the
spigot is seated and the key is engaged in the slot. Refit the clamp washer and knob and tighten securely.
7 After mounting the head, use the level bubble (5) to set it level. The level bubble may be illuminated by
pressing the switch (6). The light will go out after approximately 15 seconds.
Pan bars
8 Fit the pan bar(s) (18) to the head and adjust the position of each one before tightening the clamp on
the mounting (14). Adjust the length of the telescopic pan bar(s).
NOTE: When mounted on Vinten ‘Hawk’ or ‘Teal’ pedestals, clearance between the head and the
pedestal weight tray prevents the use of 5.5 lb (1.6 kg) and 1.0 lb (0.47 kg) trim weights.
Use alternative weights or fit the adaptor plate kit (Part No. 3354-900SP) between the head
and pedestal.
WARNING!:Before installing the head, hold a fixing bolt in position and check that the
threaded end does not project more than 12 mm (1/2 in.) above the mounting face.

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Fitting a camera
9 To fit a camera, proceed as follows:
9.1 Lower the mounting to a convenient working height.
9.2 If not already fitted, install the wedge adaptor (15) in the middle position on the sliding plate (8)
(See “Repositioning the wedge adaptor”on page 25).
9.3 Attach the wedge to the camera/lens.
9.4 Ensure that the centre lock is engaged (See “Locking the platform”on page 16).
9.5 Slide the wedge adaptor operating lever (1) forward (parallel to the wedge) about 6mm
(1/4 in.) against spring tension. Pull the operating lever out, away from the body of the wedge adaptor,
as far as it will go.
9.6 Insert the camera wedge into the wedge adaptor and push it forward into full engagement. Push
in the operating lever until it lies parallel with the wedge adaptor body. During this operation resistance
of the spring-loaded over-centre mechanism will be felt. As the lever reaches the end of its travel it will
slide back (parallel to the wedge) to the locked position.
9.7 Confirm that the lever is in the locked position. This is indicated by coloured bands above the
lever. When the green band only is visible, the lever is locked. If any of the red band can be seen, the
lever is not locked.
9.8 Install the remainder of the payload (lens, zoom and focus controls, viewfinder, prompter etc).
Balancing the head
10 Balancing the head consists of positioning the payload fore and aft on the head so that its C of G is
immediately above the platform pivot, then compensating for the payload C of G height using the balance
adjustment knob.
11 Position the payload fore and aft as follows:
11.1 Ensure that the centre lock is engaged (See “Locking the platform”on page 16) and that the
camera and all accessories are fitted.
WARNING!:Do not rely on the tilt brake when changing the payload. always engage the
centre lock.
Ensure that the weight and C of G height of the total payload is within the range for
which the head is designed - up to 70 kg (154 lb) with C of G height from 80 mm (3 in.) to
200mm (8 in.) for Vector 70 or 80 mm (3 in.) to 250 mm (10 in.) for Vector 70H.
NOTE: It is important that the pan bar(s) and all camera accessories (lens, zoom and focus
controls, viewfinder, prompter etc.) are fitted in their operational position before balancing
the head. Any equipment fitted or adjusted later will unbalance the head.

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11.2 Turn the tilt drag adjustment knob (18) to its minimum setting.
11.3 Holding the pan bar to steady the platform, disengage the centre lock (12).
11.4 Release the sliding plate clamp (13) and turn the sliding plate adjustment knob (9) to move the
sliding plate fore and aft to achieve horizontal balance. The horizontal balance is correct when no
perceptible tilting force can be felt on the pan bar with the platform level. Apply the sliding plate clamp.
11.5 If there is insufficient movement in the sliding plate to achieve balance, reposition the wedge
adaptor (See “Repositioning the wedge adaptor”on page 25), refit the load and repeat the horizontal
balancing procedure.
12 When fore and aft balance has been achieved, carry out the payload C of G height adjustment as
follows:
12.1 Using the pan bar, tilt the platform forward and backward. When correctly balanced, there should
be no perceptible tilting force on the pan bar at any angle of tilt and the head should remain in any tilt
position to which it is set.
12.2 If the head tends to fall away when the platform is tilted, push in and turn the balance adjustment
knob (10) clockwise to increase the C of G height setting. If the head tends to spring back to centre,
push in and turn the balance adjustment knob (10) counter-clockwise to decrease the C of G height
setting.
13 When the payload C of G height adjustment is complete, check that the fore and aft balance remains
satisfactory. Re-adjust the position of the sliding plate if necessary.
14 After balancing, release the brakes (2)(3) and exercise the head through both axes to confirm that it
operates smoothly.
Operation
Locking the platform
15 The centre lock mechanism is operated by a plunger (11) on the right-hand side of the head. The lock is
engaged by holding the platform level and pushing the plunger inwards until the release lever (12) appears.
Use the pan bar to rock the platform slightly whilst pushing the button. To release the centre lock, rock the
platform slightly and push down on the release lever (12).
WARNING!:If the balance control is set to minimum, a heavy out-of-balance payload
will cause the platform to tip violently when the centre lock is disengaged. Increase the
C of G height setting (see below) prior to balancing a heavy payload.
NOTE: The balance adjustment knob is a multi-turn control. To enable the knob to be turned more
easily, tilt the platform using the pan bar whilst turning the knob.

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Pan and tilt brakes
16 The pan and tilt brakes are operated by levers (2)(3) at the rear of the head. They are applied by pulling
the appropriate lever up and back and released by pushing the lever forwards. The brakes should be applied
whenever the camera is left unattended.
Pan and tilt drag
17 The pan drag adjustment knob (16) is mounted on the left-hand lower part of the main body. Tilt drag is
adjusted by a knob (18) mounted on the face of the tilt drag housing on the left-hand side of the head. The pan
and tilt drag adjustment knobs are multi-turn controls. Turn the knobs clockwise to increase drag and counter-
clockwise to decrease drag.
WARNING!:Use only hand force to adjust drag. Do not over-tighten. Always set pan
and tilt drag to minimum when head is not in use.

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Section 3
Tools and Materials
General
1 The following tools and consumable materials will be required for servicing, disassembly, repair,
assembly and adjustment.
Tools
ITEM PART No. USE
Dummy lid 3354-930TL Centralizing and adjusting
pan drag shoes
Extended 3 mm/4 mm AF
spherical-ended hex wrench 3354-931TL Removing tilt drag mechanism and support caps
Consumable materials
ITEM PART No. USE
Loctite 222E Z002-075 Thread locking
Loctite 270 Z002-034 Spring assembly
Loctite 290 Z002-012 Friction shoe pivots
Loctite 380 Z002-078 Adhesive
Loctite 415 Z002-062 Adhesive
Loctite 601 Z002-020 Lift-off stop pin
Loctite 638 Z002-058 Adhesive
Loctite 641 Z002-074 Bearing installation
Grease, Castrol LM Z150-122 General lubrication
Grease, Easyrun 50 Z150-081 Balance adjuster and balance mechanism bearings
Grease, Chesterton Z150-105 Brake levers
Vinten Fluid No. 3 3051-25 Drag housings
Loctite 406 Z002-086 Adhesive
Permabond Z-002-073 Adhesive (70H)

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Section 4
Servicing
Contents Para
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cleaning balance mechanism track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Routine checks and replacements
Level bubble illumination unit battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjustments
Level bubble illumination unit battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Platform slide clamp adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pan and tilt brake adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repositioning the wedge adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Introduction
1 The Vector 70/70H Pan and Tilt Heads are robustly made to high engineering standards and little
attention is required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will
ensure a long and useful service life with minimum need for repair.If the head becomes faulty reference
should be made to Section 5 of this manual, or the unit may be returned to Vinten Broadcasting limited or your
local dealer for repair.
Cleaning
2 During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth. Dirt
accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a semi-stiff brush. Particular attention
should be paid to the wedge location faces of the wedge adaptor.
3 Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions may require special attention and the head should be
covered when not in use. Salt spray should be washed off using fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Sand
and dirt act as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi-stiff brush or a vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: Use only detergent-based cleaners. DO NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abrasives
or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these damage the protective surfaces.

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Cleaning balance mechanism track
4 The balance mechanism tracks are automatically cleaned by built-in wipers, but after use in particularly
adverse conditions the tracks may require cleaning. Some dismantling of the head is necessary and it is
recommended that this be carried out in clean workshop conditions.
Vertical tracks
5 To clean the vertical tracks it is necessary to remove the platform. Proceed as follows (Fig 4.1):
5.1 Remove the payload (if fitted). It is not necessary to remove the wedge adaptor.
5.2 Release the sliding plate clamp (9). Use the adjustment knob (10) to wind the sliding plate(3)
backwards until it is clear of fixing screws (1).
5.3 Level the platform.
5.4 Remove six screws (1) securing the platform (2) to the balance mechanism (4). Lift off the
platform.
5.5 Using a pipe cleaner (or similar) moistened with an isopropanol-based cleaner (3M VBH or
similar), clean the two vertical tracks (11). Upwards pressure on the balance mechanism will allow the
area of track under the vertical rollers to be cleaned.
5.6 Install the platform (2) on the balance mechanism (4) and secure with six screws (1), using
Loctite 222E.
5.7 Using the adjustment knob (10) wind the sliding plate forwards to the central position.
5.8 Refit the payload (if required) and rebalance the head.
Horizontal tracks
6 No dismantling is necessary to clean the horizontal tracks. Proceed as follow (Fig 4.1):
6.1 Remove the payload (if fitted). Set the balance mechanism to its maximum setting by pushing in
the knob (8) and turning it clockwise to its stop.
6.2 Tilt the platform fully backwards and apply the tilt brake (7).
6.3 Pull down the flap guard (6) to reveal the bevel gear (5). Access to the horizontal tracks is
through the holes in the bevel gear, which may be rotated freely.
6.4 Using a pipe cleaner (or similar) moistened with an isopropanol-based cleaner (3M VBH or
similar), clean the two horizontal tracks. Upwards pressure on the balance mechanism will allow the
area of track under the horizontal rollers to be cleaned.
6.5 Release the flap guard (6) and the tilt brake (7) and return the platform to the horizontal position.
6.6 Refit the payload (if required).