"FLAMINGO DUO" CAMERA CRANE
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1. 6 Extend the third profile 7 Mount another 2 5 kg weight 8 Install the flexing wire SS 9 Install the leveling wire 10 Install the Koliber head 11 Mount the next 2 5 kg weight dls nn a 12 Install the camera 13 Balance with the next weight 14 Use the sliding weight to balance precisely Detailed description of assembly and installation STF tripod basic information e Load capacity provided by the manufacturer is 40 kg max e Spacing of legs from the tripod axis is 75 cm min The tripod contains a spreader which secures the legs from further spacing in the event of pressure on the tripod The tripod Fig 3 should be set up and secured from accidental collapse The column should be extended according to one s needs blocked with the pin and secured with a knob The jib is installed on the tripod by joining them with the Cone Click system Make sure that the cones of the quick connector are properly fitted then block them by tightening the knob Fig 4 and 5 Fig 3 Attention The knob must be tightly fixed without any clearance between elements Next untighten the four knobs at the top and two knobs at the bottom Fig 6 and extend the elements of the device as far as they will go two arms and a moveable grip of the head The extended jib should be secured by tightening all the above mentioned knobs back In order to calculate the appropriate mass of counterweigh2. FLAMINGO DUO CAMERA CRANE User Manual Foton Awarded at FVF 2015 Fair in the CESSORIES Best Product Video category Contents Introduction 2 Technical specification 3 Crane elements 3 Safety 4 Setting up the crane 6 Assembly and installation 7 Disassembly 11 Transportation and storage 11 Conservation and maintenance 12 Warranty 12 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Flamingo Duo camera crane We put our hearts into this project and construction so that you could receive a functional and innovative product The best personnel used their every effort to make sure that you can operate it with nothing but satisfaction Owing to innovative and unprecedented solutions it will spread the wings of your imagination and take your work to a completely different dimension Foton Accessories Team wishes you a pleasant use Technical data Elevation height max 370 cm Arm length from crane rotating axis to camera rotating axis max 280 cm Crane transport length 130 cm Crane maximum length 400 cm Crane horizontal rotation 360 degrees Crane maximum load 4 kg registering device and accessories Weight of jib without load 10 5 kg Cone Click mounting system of the crane to the tripod Weight of STF tripod 11 5 kg Technical information All rotating elements are beared The profile of jib is made of the highest quality materials with galvanized surface The remaining elements of the crane are made
3. a Roman screw placed on the leveling wire Fig 11 p Fig 12 The operating part of the jib may be shortened by half In order to do so slide back the telescopic elements of the jib and place the end of the wire on the wheel Fig 11 where the end eye of the wire had been installed earlier In this version the flexing wire is not used Mounting the Koliber head In order to mount the head on the camera crane securely and properly slide it simultaneously into the two quick connector sockets Next secure the head by tightening the blocking knobs on the side Further steps of installing the registering device are set forth in a separate manual for the Koliber head Additional Jib function The jib function is a configuration of the crane where the operator is directly by the camera mounted at the end of the jib The arm should be extended to the half of its length in this configuration Fig 5 Fig 16 In order to do so install the Jib adapter included in the set Fig 15 to the end of the jib Tighten a standard oil head to the adapter Fig 16 After balancing the set remember about the safe order of actions the operator receives a device which joins the advantages of a crane and a stabilizer This allows for exceptionally smooth and dynamic shots and rests the operator from the weight of the equipment After mounting the recording device unblock the tilt brakes of the jib slowly and check whether the cran
4. of a hard aluminum alloy machined with laser technology which provides the highest precision The sliding plates are made of Teflon providing silent and easy movement of the tool s elements The product is protected from corrosion by galvanized surfaces and powder paint based on epoxy synthetic resin Crane elements Jib arm with an integrated rotating head optional configuration STF tripod by Foton Accessories max height 150 cm 4 x 2 5 kg weight plus 2 kg neck and nuts Holding arm with two photographic heads for monitor and Condor controller Wires flexing and leveling Weights for precise balancing 2 x 0 9 kg Grips with Velcro for cables 1 4 and 3 8 knobs for direct camera assembly Flexing wire mast Cover for the crane A bag for weights STF tripod cover Optional Manfrotto 577 quick release system with a 501PL sliding plate Foton Accessories quick release system A 5 kg weight An additional LCD arm Safety You cannot wait to get started with a Flamingo camera crane Read carefully this part of the manual It contains important information regarding the device safety and proper use Keep in mind that the operation of a device of significant size weight and high inertia requires exceptional responsibility and taking particular caution relating to Safety with its operation When working with a crane apart from the operator individuals less aware of threats may be within the cran
5. at the backseat of the car Remember to place the crane in the car securely Consider the inert forces while braking and other road incidents Conservation and maintenance of the crane The device demands no special conservation apart from keeping it clean Check the condition of the elements such as knobs weight grips screw connections etc In case of any abnormalities in the form of cracks deformation or damage of the elements stop the operation immediately and contact our maintenance service Warranty The products of Foton Accessories are covered by a standard warranty for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase The warranty covers all defects in material and construction and is associated with the repair or if the repair proves to be impossible a replacement of the product with a new one Warranty does not cover damage or defects of the product arising as a result of improper use Warranty also does not cover flooding moisture mechanical damage such as dents scratches indentations independent and unauthorized repairs or modifications Any signs of standard use of the product are not subject to warranty conditions During the period of warranty the purchaser shall provide defective product to the manufacturer or authorized dealer after previous arrangements contact details are included in the footer of this manual along with a photocopy of proof of purchase invoice bill receipt The manufacturer also carries out re
6. e s range Irresponsible behavior can be dangerous for bystanders and may expose them to serious injury A AN Keep the manual so that you can use it in the future if necessary For the latest information on the safety and technical data of this product see www foton kalisz pl website A The basis of the crane tripod should be Spaced widely enough on stable substrate jy Ze f EDP d a thereby providing stability The wheels of the tripod should be used carefully and slowly while changing the place of operation This action should not be performed while camera is ZB operating The crane should be moved carefully to ZO avoid uncontrolled heel or fall which could put B bystanders and the surroundings at the risk of serious damage Before moving the device secure the arm using the knobs Fig 1 we CL ak Fig 1 AN Counterbalance weights should be installed very carefully because their fall may cause injury Safety knob weights on the neck should be tightly fixed While choosing a sufficient mass of weights keep the balance between the recording equipment and the counterweight Poorly balanced crane creates a direct threat to the environment A detailed description of this action is in the Assembly section A During the assembly and disassembly of the head recording equipment and free weights particular attention should be paid to blocking the arm Fig 1 Thus you will avoid uncontrolled movement o
7. e is balanced appropriately For precise regulation of the balance use the additional weights mounted along the counterweight arm axis Fig 17 If the mass of the counterweight is inappropriate add or remove weights on the neck in order to achieve the required balance The set includes a universal grip for the monitor and or head controller Fig 18 When installed at the center of the jib it keeps the proper position independent of the arm tilt Fig 17 10 The grip may be regulated in all planes In order to mount the monitor use the quick connector at the end of the grip for safe and easy assembly The crane is equipped with regulation grips with Velcro which allows you to keep the cables in order and secure them Turn the grip by 90 degrees move to a desired place and block by turning the grip by 90 degrees again Fig 19 l gt Fig 20 At the side of the device there is a knob for blocking the turn of the jib in the horizontal plane Fig 20 Use the blockage only to secure the arm in a given position Remember to free the blockage before changing the position of the arm Fig 19 Disassembly of the jib In order to disassemble the jib reverse the order of assembly Remember to tighten all knobs after disassembly to avoid an accidental and dangerous situation when the elements can draw apart Transportation The set is small in size after disassembly which allows for easy transportation in the trunk or
8. pair and spare parts sale after the warranty period We wish you a pleasant use Foton Accessories Team Manufacturer Foton Accessories This manual can be downloaded at www fotonexport com Ne Made in Poland Tel 48 62 764 46 63 E Mail info fotonexport com Fax 48 62 764 46 22 12
9. r collapse of the jib AN Knobs blocking the extension of the crane s arms Fig 6 page 7 and the registering device grip and weights must be sufficiently tight AN Do not put fingers or hands into the moving parts of the jib support There are strong compressive forces in this place associated with a significant length of the arm and its weight Fig 2 page 5 The crane has a counterweight arm at the rear Lack of control can cause a threat to bystanders or damage items found in its range AN Children and unauthorized persons should not be allowed to work with the device Do not exceed the nominal load limit recommended by manufacturer Making any alterations in the device causes loss of warranty and may pose a direct threat to the surroundings p Fig 2 Remember Due to the metal materials from which the camera crane was made in close contact with the device under voltage such as lighting lamps dangling electrical wires or lightning etc the crane may become a conductor of electricity There is a risk of electric shock and even death Setting up the crane WN ee 1 The tripod should be spaced widely enough so that it could stand on its legs instead of wheels 2 The jib is installed on the tripod in vertical position at the right angle to the tripod s axis 3 The tilt brakes should be blocked 4 Extend the two top profiles of the jib 5 Mount the neck with the first 2 5 kg weight
10. ts multiply the complete weight of the registering device with the mounted accessories by the value of about 3 Example a complete registering device weighing at 3 kg together with the head is multiplied by 3 thus a counterweight of about 9 kg should be applied considering the 2 kg weight of the neck Before mounting the weights the top part of the grip should be untightened the neck should be placed on the lower part and next the top element should be placed back and tightened fast with the blocking knob Assembling the weights should be matched with the assembly of the head and the registering device The installation should be conducted with the jig remaining as close to the point of equilibrium as possible see page 6 Further install the flexing wire In order to do so mount a mast on the axis of the jib Fig 7 The flexing line of the crane in the front part is placed on a knob which block the position of the last segment of the arm Fig 8 and in the rear part it is placed on the knob which blocks the neck of the counterweight Fig 9 In order to acquire the proper flex use the click type tensioner in the central part of the wire Fig 10 Fig 10 Before installing the Koliber rotating head a leveling wire must be mounted Fig 11 and 12 The element that joins the jib and the head should independent of the tilt angle of the jib remain in the horizontal position The tilt is regulated by
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