Powermatic Scissor 17ft Telescopic Crane

Welcome To Proaim!

Dear Client,

On behalf of all the people that work so hard to provide you with the most up-to-date, flexible and cost-efficient production gear, we would like to welcome you into the Proaim family.

By purchasing your Proaim Powermatic Scissor 17ft Retract - Telescopic Camera Crane, you have just joined a host of designers, engineers, machinists, assembly, customer service and office staff that take great pride in all that they do. Our mantra of continuous improvement has been the guiding principle of how Proaim conducts its business since day one.

Once you have the opportunity to experience your new Proaim Powermatic Scissor jib, we hope you will agree that Proaim crafts quality products at a competitive price. Products designed to meet and exceed the standards of today's real production world.

Standards set by Proaim's valued clients and standards Proaim strives to maintain.

With Best Wishes,
Proaim Team

Introduction

The Proaim Powermatic Scissor Camera Crane system permits technically challenging, innovative, and creative shots that were previously considered too expensive! Proaim offers a retractable jib that puts the camera right where you need it – at any challenging location where no other crane can be used! The Powermatic Scissor is the highest quality, most versatile, and user-friendly jib. For the first time, a single camera jib operator can easily control all aspects of camera movement, including telescoping of the jib arm. You can smoothly change the length of the boom during a shoot with the joystick, controlled by a powerful actuator. Designed to work with 3-Axis Camera Gimbals, the Proaim Powermatic Scissor Jib package comes with or without a Proaim Gravity Tripod Stand & Proaim Anchor Camera Dolly. It works superbly when mounted on camera dollies, giving the ability to get a wide range of shots and set-ups.

What's In The Box

Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received everything that is listed below.

NOTE: If you have purchased the Powermatic Scissor Telescopic Crane (JB-SCSR-00), you will receive the following:

• 17ft Powermatic Scissor Jib with Gimbal Fluid Head
• Jib Controller
• Monitor Arm
• Hub Locking Knob
• Ronin controller bracket
• Female to female connector

• 2 x Weight Closers
• 3 x Guide Rods
• Weight Rod
• HDMI Male to Male Wire
• BNC Wire
• 15V AC Adapter
• Flight Case

NOTE: If you have purchased the Powermatic Scissor Telescopic Crane Package (JB-SCSR-01), you will also receive the following:

• Gravity Stand
• Anchor dolly (DL-ANCR-02)
• Storage Bag for Gravity Stand

Safety Hints

ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO CRANE!

• BE HIGHLY VIGILANT WHILE ASSEMBLING: Lack of attention while attaching Dolly, Tripod & Crane together can cause substantial damage to equipment.
• BE WATCHFUL OF THE HANDS: Cautiously operate to avoid pinching your hand/fingers between the arms.
• INSPECT THE SURROUNDINGS PRIOR TO OPERATION: The operating area of the crane and its accessories must be kept clear.
• ALWAYS ESTABLISH THE CORRECT BALANCE: Adjust the weight balance before telescoping the length.
• CAREFULLY ATTACH HDMI CABLE: To prevent its interference with the gimbal, leave appropriate space while connecting to the camera.
• KEEP CHECK ON BATTERY LEVELS: If you work at low battery, it may affect the telescopic functionality.
• FOLD THE CRANE WHILE TRANSFERING: When you want to move the crane for a longer distance, fold it completely then move.
• FIX THE LEGS WITH LOCKING PINS: When you assemble the stand & adjust its height, insert the locking pins for additional safety.

FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES WILL PROVIDE BETTER SHOTS AND TROUBLE FREE OPERATION.

SHOULD YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE 'ONLINE' BY CONTACTING YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE.

Assembling the Dolly

• Loosen both the knobs from the center of the folded dolly and spread it on the floor. Then tighten them again.
  Image 1: Close-up of hands loosening knobs on the central joint of the folded dolly.
  Image 2: The dolly is spread open on the floor.
• NOTE: To keep the dolly in a static position, lock the wheels by pushing down the lever.
  Image 3: Close-up of a hand pushing down a lever on a dolly wheel to lock it.

Attaching the Jib Stand

• Loosen the knob at the bottom of the jib stand. Stretch its legs on the floor and set the height of the stand, as per the requirement. Then tighten the knob back to secure it.
  Image 4: Close-up of the legs of the jib stand being adjusted.
  Image 5: Close-up of a hand tightening a knob on the jib stand leg.

Assembling the Jib Crane

• Place the jib stand onto the dolly.
  Image 6: The jib stand is being placed onto the dolly.
• Insert the locking pin for extra security of the jib stand.
  Image 7: A hand inserting a locking pin into the jib stand.
• Place the Scissor Jib with Hub Mounting on top of the jib stand. Tighten it with the Hub Locking Knob, to secure it properly.
  Image 8: A person holding the Scissor Jib with Hub Mounting, preparing to place it on the jib stand.
  Image 9: Close-up of the Hub Mounting area where the jib is secured to the stand with a knob.
• Check the Scissor Jib level with the help of a Bubble Leveler.
  Image 10: A bubble leveler showing the jib is level.
• NOTE: You can adjust the height of the jib stand to keep your jib levelled.
  Image 11: A hand adjusting the height of the jib stand.
• Insert the Weight Rod and lock both the ends with Weight Closers.
  Image 12: A hand inserting a Weight Rod into the jib mechanism.
  Image 13: Close-up of a Weight Closer securing the end of the Weight Rod.
• Affix two Guide Rods on either side of the Gimbal Bracket and lock them properly. Then insert another Guide Rod in the Boom Lock Bracket and lock to secure it accurately.
  Image 14: Hands attaching a Guide Rod to the Gimbal Bracket.
  Image 15: Diagram showing the placement of Guide Rods and the Boom Lock Bracket. Labels: "Guide rod", "Boomlock bracket".
• NOTE: While using the jib at an extremely high position, the rear part of the Gimbal will touch the Gimbal Bracket. Therefore, adjust the angle of the Gimbal Bracket by loosening the bolt of the Guide Rod Mount.
  Image 16: Close-up showing the Gimbal Bracket angle adjustment mechanism.
• Attach the Gimbal Fluid Head and lock it with the help of the provided knob.
  Image 17: Close-up of the Gimbal Fluid Head attachment point.
  Image 18: Close-up of a hand tightening a knob to secure the Gimbal Fluid Head.
• Mount any Gimbal of your choice (NOT INCLUDED) and adjust the tension of the Fluid Head as per the requirement.
  Image 19: A hand mounting a gimbal onto the fluid head.
  Image 20: Close-up of adjusting the tension knob on the fluid head.
• NOTE: Without camera setup, this jib gets balanced at 24kg weight. If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 24+3.5 = 27.5kg. For more details, Proaim provided balancing tips on page-no:15.
  Image 21: The fully assembled jib crane mounted on its stand and dolly, with weights on the rod.
• Connect the Monitor Arm and tighten with the help of provided screws.
  Image 22: A hand attaching a monitor arm to the jib.
  Image 23: Close-up of screws being used to tighten the monitor arm.
• Fix LCD Monitor (NOT INCLUDED) on the Monitor Arm directly and lock it with the help of the provided screw.
  Image 24: A hand attaching an LCD monitor to the monitor arm.
  Image 25: Close-up of a screw securing the LCD monitor to the arm.
• NOTE: You may attach any Ball Head (NOT INCLUDED) to fix the LCD Monitor onto it or to fix other accessories. This will make the accessory flexible.
• Install Jib Controller on the Weight Rod. Connect Jib Controller cable to the left and Motor Driver Cable to the right of the Battery Plate.
  Image 26: A hand installing the Jib Controller onto the weight rod.
  Image 27: Close-up of cables being connected to the Battery Plate. Labels indicate left and right connections.
• Now mount your V-Mount Battery (NOT INCLUDED) onto the Battery Plate.
  Image 28: A hand mounting a V-Mount battery onto the battery plate.
• Switch ON the Motor Driver.
  Image 29: Close-up of the Motor Driver with a finger pressing the power button.
• NOTE: Telescope / Retract the length of the Scissor Jib using the Jib Controller.
  Image 30: A view of the Jib Controller and a small screen displaying information, connected to the jib.

Attaching the Cables

• After completing Scissor Jib installation, retract the jib arm. Then attach cable ties to the hole of each frame.
  Image 33: Hands attaching cable ties to the holes on the jib frames.
• From the back, put the cables into the holes in the same direction, then tighten the cable tie to the marked position. Make sure that the cables can not move from each frame.
  Image 34: Cables routed through holes and secured with ties, showing a neat arrangement.

NOTE: Maximize the length of the scissor jib arm to check the cable so that it should remain spiral like in the image.

Maintenance

Bearing Maintenance

If after a period of time your bearings don't turn smoothly, lubricate with light machine oil. Be sure to keep oil away from your camera, & clean up any over-spill.

Cleaning

Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind on your crane. If the unit becomes dirty, use a damp soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent to gently clean external parts.

Balancing Tips:

Jib self balancing With 24kg Weight

• If the camera weight is 1kg, the jib is balanced with 24+3.5 = 27.5kg
• If the camera weight is 2kg, the jib is balanced with 24+7 = 31kg
• If the camera weight is 10kg, the jib is balanced with 24+35 = 59kg

YOUR PROAIM POWERMATIC SCISSOR 17ft TELESCOPIC CRANE ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO GO!

Warranty

Proaim offers a one year warranty for its products from the date of purchase.

Proaim will repair or replace your product, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or craftsmanship obtained during normal use or handling based on the user manual. Please note that Proaim will not cover any shipping costs for returning the product. If any VAT or import duties are applied to the return, Proaim will also charge these costs to the customer.

The warranty does not include, by the way of example, damage caused by products that Proaim does not supply or from mishandling in transit, accident, misuse, neglect, lack of care of the product, or service by anyone other than Proaim's company.

Proaim is not liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the unit or occurring due to any breach of this warranty.

Replacement parts of the product will be provided at nominal cost (covering the cost price of the replacement parts only) to the customers after the Warranty Period has expired. Proaim will cover the complete cost of sending replacement parts within the warranty period. After that, Nominal cost of the product & Actual shipping cost will be charged.

Do not send the unit to Proaim without first getting a response and getting the approval to send back the item.

In case of any kind of dissatisfaction, Proaim urges you to contact Proaim immediately and Proaim shall do its best to help you out. For any other assistance you can reach Proaim via email.

For any other assistance you can reach Proaim via email.