VARIZOOM FLOWCAM GT Instruction Manual - page 5
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If your fully loaded camera weighs less than 6 pounds, you
will have to remove the non-adjustable spring. If it weighs
more than 11 pounds, you will have to replace the non-
adjustable spring with a heavier one.
A1 – Start by opening the arm (see below)
Once you’ve
removed the two screws, you will be able to swing the top
half of the arm out and have access to the inside of the arm.
Remove two hex screws, one from each side at the top of the arm, as
pictured (5/64” key, not included)
Next, remove
ONLY
the spring attached to the stationary
bar –
NEVER
remove the spring on the adjuster assembly.
Remove the spring from the stationary bar by grabbing it
along its length and pulling it up and over the bar.
A2 -
If your fully loaded camera weighs more than 11
pounds, you will need to replace the non-adjustable spring
with the supplied heavier spring. If it is less than 6 pounds,
removing the non-adjustable spring is all you have to do.
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Fold the arm back together and replace the screws.
Recap:
2-6 lbs. = adjuster spring only
6-11 lbs. = adjuster spring + light spring on stationary bar
11-16 lbs. = adjuster spring + heavy spring on stationary bar
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You are now ready to put the systems together and learn
the balancing and operation procedures. Re-suit yourself
with the vest and remove the aircraft pin from the arm
socket on the lower center section of the vest. Install the
arm and replace the aircraft pin completely. Make sure the
battery is installed securely on the lower sled.
Note: You
can also balance the sled while mounted on a C-stand.
Place the gimbal handle of the sled (with camera mounted)
onto the steel post at the top of the arm (the post should be
reversed for storage/transport). The post should slide up
into the socket of the gimbal handle. Now you can check
the vertical balance of the sled. Grasping the gimbal handle
as a control point, hold the arm close to your body. Using
your free hand, turn the sled 90 degrees so that it is
horizontally oriented, and let it drop back to the vertical
position.
Keep
your free hand close to the center post in
order to prevent the sled and monitor from colliding with
other objects.