Vinten Radamec Quattro SE Pedestal - Manual (Page 28)

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The two opto sensors (27) are located on the underside of the pedestal base (Fig 5), next to the two wheels
beneath the trim weight stowage slots (7). To clean the opto sensors (27) there is no need to upturn the ped-
estal base, simply proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect power from the base (25).
2. Fully depress the column, engage the safety catches and remove the camera and accessories from
the pan and tilt head.
3. Ensure pedestal pressure does not exceed 3.5 bar (50 psi). Reduce as necessary, using the Schrader
valve cap (5).
4. Push down on the weight tray (1) against residual pressure and unlock the safety catches (2). Allow
the column to extend under hand restraint.
5. Apply the on-shot clamp (20).
6. Remove the pan and tilt head from the weight tray (1).
7. Release the on-shot clamp (20), fully depress the column and engage the safety catches (2).
8. With assistance, carefully turn the pedestal over onto the weight tray (1) by lifting at one corner of the
base using the lifting apertures (13).
9. Clean the two opto sensors (27) using a lint-free cloth.
10. With assistance, carefully set the pedestal back onto its wheels by lifting at one corner of the base
using the lifting apertures (13).
WARNING! Do NOT operate the steering while reaching inside the base to clean
wheels, you may be injured.
CAUTION! 1. Do NOT use oil or grease on any exposed part of the column. This is unnecessary
and traps dirt which acts as an abrasive.
2. Use only detergent-based cleaners. Do NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abra-
sives or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt, as these damage the protective
surfaces.
WARNING! 1. Do NOT stare into beam from the opto sensors. Laser radiation, Class 2
laser product.
2. Disconnect power from the base (25) before working on the underside of
the pedestal.
CAUTION! Take care not to trap the ethernet, power and genlock cables where they pass through
the weight tray, when turning the pedestal onto the weight tray.