Vinten Radamec Fusion FP-145 - Manual (Page 26)

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Transportation and storage
To prepare the pedestal for transportation and storage, proceed as follows:
1. Apply the parking brake by rotating the slider (24) anticlockwise.
1. Set the column lock (27) to the ON position (see Using the column lock on page 20) and lower the
moving column under hand restraint until the column lock engages.
2. Remove the camera and accessories.
3. Using the Schrader valve cap (1), reduce pedestal pressure to 7.2 bar (105 psi).
4. Depress and rotate the height mode knob (26) anticlockwise to select manual operation.
5. Depress and rotate the cable release button (28) clockwise to disengage the robotic height drive.
6. Push down on the steering ring (29) against residual pressure and release the column lock (27) (see
Using the column lock on page 20), allowing the column to extend under hand restraint.
7. Undo the four mounting bolts (31) and remove the pan and tilt head.
8. To avoid the possibility of dust or abrasive particles collecting on moving components, set the column
to minimum height and engage the column lock (27) (see Using the column lock on page 20).
9. Place any trim weights (30) in the trim weight stowage (23).
10. Select manual pedestal movement/steering (FP-145 pedestal only), by rotating the steering mode
knob (11) clockwise to the ‘MAN’ position and rotating the steering ring (29) to re-engage the pedestal
wheels.
WARNING! 1. Do NOT lift unaided. This product weighs up to 130 kg (286.6 lb).
2. Do NOT lift the pedestal by the steering ring - use the lifting handles (10).
3. Do NOT release the column lock (27) if the internal pressure exceeds 7.2
bar (105 psi) until the payload has been fitted.
4. Local, national or international regulations may apply to the transport
and storage of pressurized pedestals.
Note: It is not necessary to reduce the pedestal pressure prior to transportation or storage.
However, to facilitate removal of the camera and mounting, pressure should be reduced to
7.2 bar (105 psi).
CAUTION! Do not reduce pedestal pressure below 3.5 bar (50 psi). This ensures that the elevating
mechanism remains in tension, preventing damage to the pedestal.
Note: It is only possible to depress and rotate the cable release button when the column (4) is
fully depressed.