Grip Factory Munich GF-Jib Arm User Manual

YOUR INNOVATIVE PARTNER FOR CAMERA SUPPORT

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1. Front locking pin

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6. Tilt drag

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9. Wing nut lock

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GF-Jib Arm

2. Rod locking pin

3. Extension lock 1

4. Extension lock 2

5. Pivot section

Note: Prior to assembly, ensure that the base dolly the jib will be mounted on is
positioned on a flat, stable, level surface. Ensure that all locking pins (1 & 2) are
inserted and all pan and tilt brakes and drag locks (6, 7 & 8) are locked.

The respective protective clothin g e.g. gloves, should be worn.

1. Mount the jib on the dolly and lock securely with the wing nut (9) located on the pivot
section.

7. Tilt brake

8. Pan lock

10. Hand crank

11. Counterweight rod
lock

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2. Hold the front of the jib so that there is no longer any pressure on the rod locking pin 1 (2)
and the jib arm’s weight is now being supported. Carefully remove the rod locking pin 1 and
lower the jib arm onto a suitable support stand.

3. Open extension locks 1 (3) and 2 (4) carefully and pull the front of the arm to the required
working length.

4. Lock extension locks 1 and 2.

5. Insert the counterweight rod, lock securely and fit the adjustment ring to the rod.

6. Open the tilt locks and drags (6 & 7).

6. Mount 2 counterweights to the rod and open the rear extension lock.

7. Crank the weights out until the arm is balanced then secure with the rear extension lock

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12. Rod lock adjuster

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13. Parallelogramm leveller

8. Bring the jib arm into the horizontal position and insert the rod locking pin into the closest
hole in the parallelogram. Adjust the rod lock adjuster to reduce any play.

9. Hold the front of the jib to compensate for any shift in weight and carefully remove the front
locking pin.

10. Adjust the parallelogram leveller until the front is level.

11. Mount the required fixtures to the front of the jib but always consider the shift in balance.

Note: To avoid the sections jamming, after using the jib and the camera (weights etc
already removed), always shorten the front of the arm first, then adjust the rear
section. When adjusting the length of the arm, remove the camera!

Technical specifications

Reach – retracted 139 cm / 4’ 6”
Reach – extended 188cm / 6’ 1”
Rear – retracted 42 cm / 1’ 4”
Rear – extended 94 cm / 3’ 1”
Max Payload – retracted 60 kg / 132lbs
Max Payload – extended 40 kg / 88lbs
Jib mount required Euro-adapter (Mitchell adapter available)
Camera head mount Euro-adapter or Mitchell
Weight of Jib 42kg / 92 lbs
Max counterweight 120 kg / 264lbs (10 x 12kg)
Tilt angle 43 degree’s

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Germany http://www.g-f-m.net