The product package comes with the following items. In case that any item is found missing, please
contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent.
Crane Plus 3-Axis
Gimbal Stabilizer
Lens Mounting Clamp 1
26500 Battery Charger 1
Micro USB Cable 1
1
Battery
Compartment
Mounting Screw2
26500 Li-ion
Battery
Tripod1
1
2
Thank you for using ZHIYUN Crane Plus . The information contains herein affects your safety
and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper
configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings herein may
result in serious injury to you or bystanders, or damage to your device or property.
ZHIYUN reserves the right of final explanation for this document and all relevant documents
relating to Crane Plus, and the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please visit
www.zhiyun-tech.com for the latest product information.
By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this document carefully and that you
understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you are solely
responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences thereof.
You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all terms,
precautions, practices, policies and guidelines ZHIYUN has made and may make available.
ZHIYUN ™ accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or
indirectly from the use of this product. Users shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but
not limited to, those set forth herein.
ZHIYUN ™ is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter
referred to as "ZHIYUN" or "ZHIYUN TECH") and its affiliates. All product names or marks referred
to hereunder are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Glossary
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of
Panasonic Camera
Control Cable
Sony Camera
Control Cable
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potential harm when operating this product.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, may incur property damage, grave
accident, or serious injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, may incur property damage and serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, may incur property damage or minor injury.
Disclaimer and Warning
Disclaimer and Warning
Warning
Read the ENTIRE User Guide to become familiar with the features of this product before
operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product or
personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated
with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate
this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or
other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
DO NOT use with incompatible components or in any way otherwise as mentioned or instructed
in the product documents provided by ZHIYUN. The safety guidelines herein contain instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions
and warnings in the User Guide, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product
correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Safe Operation Guidelines
CAUTION:
1. Crane Plus is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to Crane Plus if it is
dropped or subject to external force, and this may result in malfunction.
2. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force when Crane Plus is
turned on.
3. Crane Plus is not waterproof. Prevent contacts of any kind of liquid or cleaner with Crane Plus.
It is recommended to use dry cloth for cleaning.
4. Protect Crane Plus from dust and sand during use.
NOTICE:
Keep the handle stable when Crane Plus is powered on, as shaking may cause failure to start up.
Reading Tips
Legends: Hints and tips Important.
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Battery Safety Guidelines
1. Prevent the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do not leave batteries out
in the rain or near a source of moisture. Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside of
the battery comes into contact with water, chemical decomposition may occur, potentially
resulting in the battery catching on fire, and may even lead to an explosion.
2. If the battery falls into water with the stabilizer during use, take it out immediately and put it in
a safe and open area. Maintain a safe distance from the battery until it is completely dry. Never
use the battery again, and dispose of the battery properly as described in the Battery Disposal
section below.
3. If the battery catches fire, use water, water spray, sand, fire blanket, dry powder, or carbon
dioxide fire extinguisher immediately to put out the fire. Please extinct the fire by applying the
methods recommended above according to the actual situation.
4. Never use non-ZHIYUN batteries. If replacement or backup is needed, please purchase
new batteries from ZHIYUN's official website or authorized channels. ZHIYUN takes no
responsibility for any damage caused by non-ZHIYUN batteries.
5. Never use or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. Never use or charge if the battery
smells, or overheats (exceeding maximum temperature of 160° F / 71° C). If your batteries are
abnormal, contact ZHIYUN or a ZHIYUN authorized dealer for further assistance.
6. The battery should be used within the temperature range from -10° C to 50° C. Use the battery
in environments above 50° C can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery below -10° C can
lead to serious battery damage.
7. Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, the
battery protection board may malfunction.
8. Do not disassemble or use any sharp object to puncture the battery in any way. Otherwise, the
battery may leak, catch fire or explode.
9. Do not mechanically strike, crush, or throw the battery. Do not place heavy objects on the
battery or charger.
10. Electrolytes inside the battery are highly corrosive. In case of accidental contact of any
electrolytes with your skin or eyes, rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
11. Do not use the battery if it has been involved in a crash or heavy impact.
12. Do not heat the battery and never put the battery in a microwave oven or in a pressurized
container.
Disclaimer and Warning
Disclaimer and Warning
13.Do not place the battery cell on a conductive surface (such as a metal desk surface).
14. Prevent use of wires or other metal objects that could cause positive and negative short-circuit
to the battery.
15. If the battery terminal is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Otherwise it will cause a bad
battery connection, which may result in energy loss or charging failure.
Battery Charging
1. Do not attach the batteries to a wall outlet or car charger socket directly. Always use a ZHIYUN
approved adapter for charging. ZHIYUN takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using
a non-ZHIYUN charger.
2. Do not put the battery and charger near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces (such
as carpet or wood). Never leave the battery unattended during charging to prevent any
accident.
3. Do not charge the battery immediately after use, because the battery temperature may be too
high. Do not charge the battery until it cools down to normal room temperature. Charging the
battery with its temperature over 40° C or lower than 15° C may lead to leakage, overheating,
or damage.
4. Examine the charger before use, make sure there is no damage to the enclosure, cord, plug, or
other parts. Never use a damaged charger. Do not clean the charger with any liquid containing
alcohol or other flammable solvents. Disconnect the charger when not in use.
Battery Storage
1. Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets.
2. Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater, or inside of a vehicle
on hot days. Never expose the battery in any environment with temperature of over 60° C. The
ideal storage temperature is 22° C-28° C.
3. Store batteries in a dry environment.
4. Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely discharged to
prevent over-discharge of battery which may result in battery damage and permanent failure.
Battery Maintenance
1. Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low.
2. Do not store the battery in any environment with a temperature of over 60° C.
Transportation Notice
1. Discharge the battery power to 5% or lower before carrying the battery on an airline flight.
Only discharge the battery in a fireproof location, ideally in a dry and open area.
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2. Do not store or transport batteries together with metal objects such as eyeglasses, watch, and
jewelries, etc.
3. Do not transport damaged batteries. When transporting, be sure to discharge the battery to
less than 50%.
Battery Disposal
Dispose of the battery in specific recycling boxes only after a complete discharge. Do not put
away the battery in regular trash containers. Strictly follow your local regulations regarding the
disposal and recycling of batteries.
NOTICE
Battery Use
Make sure the batteries are fully charged before each time of use.
Battery Charging
The battery will stop charging automatically when it is full. Disconnect the batteries from the
charger when fully charged.
Battery Storage
1. Discharge the battery to 40%-65% if it will NOT be used for over 10 days. This can greatly
extend the battery life.
2. The battery enters hibernation mode when voltage gets too low. Charge the battery will bring
it out of hibernation.
3. Remove batteries from the stabilizer when not in use and store them in a specialized container.
Battery Disposal
If the battery cannot be fully discharged, do not leave it in the recycling box, but contact a
professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further assistance.