Fitting the load – Vinten Radamec Fusion FP-188 User Manual
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Pressurising the pedestal using a portable pump
A portable pump (part no. 3357-21) is available to pressurise the pedestal manually. To
pressurise the pedestal using a pump, proceed as follows:
1.
Set the column lock [6] to the ON position and fully depress the moving column [4],
until the column lock engages (see Using the column lock on page 26).
2.
Rotate the steering ring [19] so that the pressure gauge [1] is visible through the
window (remove a trim weight, if necessary).
3.
Remove the Schrader valve cap [3].
4.
Set up the pump following the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the hose to the
charging valve on the pedestal.
5.
Using full, steady strokes pressurise the pedestal to the required pressure. Do not
exceed the maximum working pressure indicated by the leading edge of the red
sector on the gauge [1].
6.
Disconnect the hose from the pedestal charging valve, but do not refit the Schrader
valve cap at this stage. Remove the pump.
Fitting the load
The pedestal is fitted with a standard Vinten four-bolt mounting plate [2] for direct mounting of
Fusion pan and tilt heads or for use with a Quickfix adaptor. The mounting bolts are captive in
the pedestal and the bolt heads are accessible from the underside of the mounting plate when
the column is fully extended.
Directly mounting a Fusion head to the pedestal or height drive
To fit the pan and tilt head and payload, proceed as follows:
1.
Rotate the steering ring [19] so that the pressure gauge [1] is visible through the
viewing window (remove a trim weight, if necessary).
WARNING!
1. DO NOT release the column lock, if the pedestal pressure exceeds
7.2 bar (105 psi) without a balancing load installed. Reduce as
necessary, using the Schrader valve cap.
2. DO NOT lean over the pedestal. A pressurised pedestal could rise
rapidly when the column lock is released. ALWAYS restrain the
column by hand pressure on the weight tray.
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.