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PEDESTAL
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
#3230
Combo Live 55 Pedestal
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Features and Controls
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1 Mitchell base
2 Steering wheel
3 Main bolt top plate
4 Bolt 3/8 Mitchel base (4x)
5 Locking lever pressure column
6 Pressure column
7 Guide strip (3x)
8 Drag control knob pressure column
9 Telescopic support arm
10 Lock knob telescopic arm
11 Pedestal carry handle
12 Dolly leg release pin
13 Dolly column clamp knob
14 Dolly carrying handle
15 Wheel and cable guard assembly
16 Pressure gauge
17 Schrader valve
18 Pressure relief valve
19 Lock knob pressure column
20 Pedestal outer column
21 Rubber stirrup
22 Adjustable ball mount support arm
23 Wheel brake
24 125mm wheel
25 Cable guard
26 Cable guard height adjustment knob
27 Dolly leg
28 Transport strap support arms
29 Insert column clamp unit
30 Wheel track lock
31 Adapter plate for extension unit (Fig. 4)
32 Mounting bolts adapter (M6x20 DIN912) (Fig. 4)
33 Mount screw extension unit (Fig. 4)
34 Extension assembly 315mm (12.4”) (Fig. 4 opt.)
35 Mount screw weight bag (Fig. 4)
36 Weight bag 5.6kg (12.3lbs) (Fig. 4 opt.)
37 Mount hole weibght bag (Fig. 4)
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Safety Warning
WARNING Lock lever pressure column (5) must be engaged in the locked
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position and the Pressure column must be de-pressurised when removing or
adding camera payload to the Combo Live pedestal.
WARNING the Pressure column (6) must be de-pressurised when storing or
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transporting the Combo Live pedestal.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Combo Live 55 pedestal.
Miller Combo Live pedestal series offers light weight portability with air adjustable
column system that provides wide height range 790mm (31.1”) up to 1670mm
(65.7”) with extension (opt.), precise, smooth, low noise in-shot 450mm (17.7”)
stroke for maximum payloads up to 55.0kg (121.0Ibs).
With its sturdy construction it delivers maximum stability with reliable and simple
to use features. This makes the Combo Live Pedestal series a high performer
offering perfect option for live broadcast studios looking for a versatile pedestal
that punches above its weight.
The Combo Live 55 pedestal can easily be disassembled for transportation
purposes.
Compact and portable with carry handle for column & dolly.
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Wide height range 790mm (31.1”) up to 1670mm (65.7”) with extension (opt.).
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Precise, smooth and low noise In-shot column with 450mm (17.7”) stroke.
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Simple and easy to setup and use with Drag control knob pressure column (8)
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and Lock lever pressure column (5).
Air adjustable column system for quick payload balancing.
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Independent dolly wheel axle brake system eliminates wheel tyre indents.
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Multiple wheel positions for linear or radius dolly tracking.
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125mm (4.9”) dual ball bearing wheels for quick swivel-turn action.
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Centre hub locking column with adjustable spider arm supports.
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Steering wheel diameter 494mm (19.4”).
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Dolly tracking width 970mm (38.2”).
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Sturdy adjustable cable guards.
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Portable hand pump with pressure gauge.
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Weight bag to secure dolly 5.6kg (12.3lbs) (opt.).
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Operation Manual
Please read this manual carefully prior to using the Combo Live pedestal. Do not
omit any steps.
The manual contains important camera mounting setup information and should be
read in conjunction with the operating manuals of the uid head and camera you
have chosen to complement your Combo Live pedestal.
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Pedestal Column & Dolly Set-up
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Fig. 1
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Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
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Pedestal Column & Dolly Set-up
with Extension
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Fig. 4
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Fig. 5
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Fig. 6
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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34 Extension assembly 315mm (12.4”) (Fig. 4 opt.)
36 Weight bag 5.6kg (12.3lbs) (Fig. 4 opt.)
Fig. 7
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Specications
Max. extended height 1670mm (65.7
Max. extended height 1355mm (53.3
Min. extended height 1240mm (48.8
115mm
(4.5
Weight Total 22.8kg (50.2lbs)
Weight Dolly 9.2kg (20.2lbs)
Weight Column 13.6kg (29.9bs)
Payload range 55.0kg (121.0lbs)
Column in-shot stroke 450mm (17.7")
Min. height 790mm (31.1")
Max. height 1355mm (53.3")
Max. height with extension (opt.) 1670mm (65.7”)
Tracking width 970mm (38.2")
Steering wheel diameter 494mm (19.4")
Mounting base Mitchell base type
Wheel diameter
Transport width (pedestal) 494mm (19.4")
Transport height (pedestal) 790mm (31.1")
Transport length (dolly) 785mm (30.9")
Height Mitchell base
100mm (3.9
”
)
Ø125mm (4.9")
)
”
Min. height 790mm (31.1
)
”
)
”
Stroke 450mm (17.7
)
”
(4.5
115mm
)
”
494mm (19.4”)
Steering wheel
Ø
Tracking width 970mm (38.2”)
”)
Transport length
785mm (30.9”)
Min. width 840mm (33.1”)
”) with optional extension 315mm (12.4”)
)
”
(12.4
Extension 315mm
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Operating Instructions
Before mounting camera ensure the Pedestal is on stable and at ground.
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Tighten the Dolly column clamp knob (13) and engage the wheel brake (23).
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Check adjustable ball mounts support arms (22) are tensioned correctly against
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telescopic support arms (9).
Lower the Pressure column (6) engage the Lock lever pressure column (5).
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If resistance is felt when lowering the Pressure column (6) it is recommended to
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exhaust all air out of the Pressure column (6).
Attach the Fluid head to the Mitchell base and tighten the clamp nut on the Fluid
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head (see Fluid head Operator’s Manual).
If required use optional Cat.# 378 75mm bowl adaptor to mount 75mm Fluid
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heads.
Attach the camera and accessories to the Fluid head (see Fluid head Operator’s
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Manual for detailed instructions).
Before pressurising the Pressure column (6) ensure Lock lever (5), Drag control
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knob (8) and Lock knob (19) are fully released then attach hand pump.
Pump up the Pressure column (6) until the camera rises to the desired balance.
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Test by lowering and lifting the Pressure column (6). If pressure needs to be
reduced, push in the pin of the Schrader valve (17) momentarily using Schrader
cap nipple.
Adjust the Drag control knob pressure column (8) to achieve the desired stroke
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and feel.
WARNING always engage the
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the Pressure column (6) before removing the camera payload.
Lock lever pressure column (5) and de-pressurise
Service, Sales and Support
Contact Miller Service Centre or your nearest Miller Agent if a change of performance
is observed as a result of dropping or rough usage. For information regarding sales and
service of Miller products or for your nearest Miller representative please contact us via
our website or at the following:
MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
30 Hotham Parade
Artarmon, Sydney, NSW 2064 Australia
P +61 2 9439 6377
F +61 2 9438 2819
sales@miller.com.au
MILLER Camera Support (LLC) USA
216 Little Falls Road (Unit 15 & 16),
Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 USA
P +1 (973) 857 8300
F +1 (973) 857 8188
sales@millertripods.us
MILLER FLUID HEADS (EUROPE) LTD.
12A, Shepperton Business Park
Govett Avenue, Shepperton
Middlesex, TW17 8BA
United Kingdom
P +44 (0) 1932 222 888
F +44 (0) 1932 222 211
sales@millertripods-europe.com
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MILLER CAMERA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
30 Hotham Parade
Artarmon, Sydney
NSW 2064 Australia
Tel: +61 2 9439 6377
Fax: +61 2 9438 2819
Email: sales@miller.com.au
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