Mounting the head, Figure 2, Vinten heavy-duty quickfix adaptor – Vinten Radamec Fusion FH-100 User Manual
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Mounting the head
The Head has a standard Vinten four-hole mounting plate with a Quickfix base. The Head can be mounted onto
a pedestal, typically the Fusion FP-188 pedestal, or onto a Vinten Heavy-duty tripod.
Place the Head onto the pedestal or tripod mounting plate and, ensuring that the Head will not fall, secure using
the four fixing bolts and washers supplied. Use the supplied Vinten spanner to tighten the fixing bolts.
Mounting the Head onto a Quickfix adaptor
In situations where Heads are often interchanged on pedetsals and tripods, it is recommended that a Vinten
heavy-duty Quickfix adaptor (Part No. 3490-3) is used. The adaptor provides an easier and quicker method of
mounting and removing Heads from a pedestal or tripod. Mount the adaptor onto the pedestal or tripod
mounting plate and secure into position following the installation instructions in the Operators Guide supplied
with the adaptor. The Quickfix adaptor has a safety latch mechanism that is used to secure the Head into
position about the Quickfix base. (Figure 2).
To mount the Head onto a Quickfix adaptor:
1.
Push up the red safety latch and unlock the adaptor by pulling the lever fully outwards and to the left.
2.
Position the Head in the adaptor, ensuring that it seats correctly in the recess and the safety button is
depressed.
3.
Lock the Head in the adaptor by pushing the lever fully inwards to the right until the red safety latch
operates.
To dismount the Head from the Quickfix adaptor:
1.
Push up the red safety latch and unlock the adaptor by pulling the lever fully outwards and to the left.
2.
Whilst preventing the Head from suddenly falling away, safely remove the Head from the adaptor.
CAUTION!
Hold a fixing bolt in position through the mounting plate and ensure that the threaded end does
not project more than 12 mm (15/32 in.) above the mounting plate face.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the product—do not overtighten the fixing bolts.
Figure 2 Vinten Heavy-duty Quickfix Adaptor
Safety
Button
Red Safety
Latch
LOCKED
UNLOCKED