Cartoni P40 Guide
PROFESSIONAL CAMERA SUPPORT
USER’S MANUAL
&
MAINTENANCE
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Thank you for choosing the P40 Pedestal manufactured by CARTONI S.p.A.
The P40 is designed and built using state-of-the-art technologies and procedures in order to guarantee
maximum reliability over me, as well as total safety for its users.
! In order to properly and safely use the P40 Pedestal read this manual very carefully
and follow the instrucons.
! All back-up material, and this manual in parcular, should be stored in a safe place for
future reference.
! This publicaon may not be reproduced in full or in part, or memorised, transmied
or translated into any common or computer language, in any form or by any electronic,
mechanical, magnec, opcal, chemical, manual or other means without the express
authorizaon in wring of CARTONI S.p.A.
! CARTONI S.p.A. holds the right to revise or change this publicaon without any prior
advice to any person or organizaon.
DISCLAIMER
CARTONI SpA ceres that the informaon contained in this manual is correct at the me of
prinng. CARTONI SpA reserves the right to update or change any specicaon, design and/
or funconality of the product and the relevant informaon at any me and without no-
caon. Updates in the documentaon will be incorporated in the new release of the same.
For the updated version please consult the latest release on our website www.cartoni.com.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CARTONI SpA declares that this product has been manufactured in accordance with standards ISO
9001:2015 and complies with the EC Direcve 2001/95/CE.
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1. INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 PROPER USE 4
1.2 WARRANTY 5
1.3 AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL 5
1.4 REGULATORY INFORMATION 5
1.5 DOCUMENTATION 7
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS 10
2.2 COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT 11
2.3 USAGE 12
3. INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS 12
3.1 SETTING THE PEDESTAL 15
3.2 MOUNTING THE CAMERA 19
3.3 PRESSURIZING THE PEDESTAL AND BALANCING THE LOAD 19
4. USING THE PEDESTAL 20
4.1 CABLE GUARDS 21
4.2 TRAVELLING 21
4.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 22
5. DISASSEMBLING AND STORAGE 24
6. SERVICE 26
6.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 26
6.2 EXTRA MAINTENANCE AND SPARE PARTS 26
6.3 WHEEL EXCHANGE RECOMMENDATION 27
6.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS 27
Contents
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1. IntroduCtIon
The correct and safe use of this Pedestal is only guaranteed if it is used in accordance with the following
manual and other documentaon that accompanies the P40 Pedestal. It is therefore essenal to read all
the documentaon carefully and to keep it in a safe place.
Although the equipment features safety devices not all the risks inherent its improper use can be avoided.
It is necessary to always make sure that all operators have completely read and understood the instruc-
ons. CARTONI S.p.A. accepts no responsibility for damage to persons and/or property consequent to
the improper use of the Pedestal.
Do not remove or deface any label, indicaon and warning axed to the Pedestal.
CARTONI S.p.A. declines all responsibility for the failure to observe the standards of safety and preven-
on detailed in the various secons of this manual and for injuries caused due to improper use.
Any modicaon to the Pedestal must have prior authorizaon by CARTONI S.p.A.
All the standard maintenance operaons (maintenance, repairs, cleaning and adjustments) should be
carried out by competent personnel as prescribed in the manual.
1.1 ProPer use
The Pedestal has been designed and built for the support and movement of a Head with Camera/lenses
mounted on its horizontal and vercal axis.
In parcular this manual refers to the machine specicaons in secon 2.
! It is strictly forbidden to use the Pedestal in any other way other than indicated.
! The components used must conform to the indicaons in secon 2.
! Do not remove or deface any label, indicaon or warning axed to the machine.
! Any modicaon to the Pedestal and/or its structure and/or accessories must have
prior authorizaon by CARTONI S.p.A.
! Before using this Pedestal the manual should be read carefully. Whoever uses the ma-
chine must be well informed on the operave capacity and limits outlined in the manual.
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1.2 Warranty
The P40 Pedestal is covered by a warranty against manufacturing defects for 5 years from the date of
shipment (three years basic warranty + two years upon online registraon to www.cartoni.com).
The warranty covers replacement of any defecve part and the labour required excluding transport/duty costs.
In the case of replacement of single parts, these can be supplied free of charge by CARTONI S.p.A. but
the owner will bear the cost of transport/duty charges for the parts.
The warranty is only valid if the Pedestal has been used properly as outlined in the manufacturer’s instruc-
ons and has not been exposed to any mishandling. The warranty will be immediately invalid if modica-
ons and/or repairs are carried out by unauthorized persons otherwise authorized by CARTONI S.p.A.
Components subject to wear and tear are not covered by the warranty.
The warranty is also invalidated by one of the following events:
• Failure to comply with payment condions
• Failure to carry out appropriate maintenance
• Removal or mistreatment of marks and/or labels containing data and technical specicaon.
CARTONI S.p.A. accepts no responsibility for damage to the Pedestal caused by improper use or the
malfuncon of other equipment connected to the Camera support.
In any case, the warranty only covers Pedestal damage and/or malfuncons and does not entle the
purchaser/owner to claim any damages for loss of producon me due to assumed or proven damage
caused by and/or connected to the Pedestal itself.
1.3 authorIzed Personnel
Extraordinary maintenance and repairs to the machine can only be carried out by competent persons
who are either employed, trained or authorized by CARTONI S.p.A. in wring.
Any informaon regarding repair/maintenance service staons can be obtained from CARTONI S.p.A.
1.4 regulatory InformatIon
The design and construcon of the Pedestal by CARTONI S.p.A. complies with the regulaons listed
below:
• UNI EN ISO 12100 (2010) Safety of machinery - General principles for design – Risk assesment
and risk reducon
• Direcve 2006/42/CE Covering the harmonizaon of member States’ laws on machinery
• Presidenal Decree 17/2010 of 27/01/2010: Regulaon implemenng EU direcve 2006/42/
CE and subsequent amendments
Addional technical standards relang to specic safety measures as the UNI EN ISO 13857:2020 con-
cerning safety distance and the UNI EN ISO 13850:2015 concerning the emergency machine stop have
been considered.
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IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED THAT THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF
IAF:17
IAF:29
19714/09/S
CARTONI S.P.A.
VIA DI PORTONACCIO, 33/B 00159 ROMA (RM) ITALIA
VIA DI PORTONACCIO, 33/B 00159 ROMA (RM) ITALIA
DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND POST-SALE ASSISTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST AND FILM EQUIPMENT.
MARKETING OF PROFESSIONAL BROADCAST AND FILM ACCESSORIES AND PRODUCTS AS LOCAL
AGENCY/REPRESENTATIVE
PROGETTAZIONE, FABBRICAZIONE ED ASSISTENZA POST-VENDITA DI PRODOTTI PER LA CINEMATOGRAFIA E LA
TELEVISIONE PROFESSIONALE. COMMERCIALIZZAZIONE DI PRODOTTI ED ACCESSORI IN CONCESSIONE PER LA
CINEMATOGRAFIA E LA TELEVISIONE PROFESSIONALE
Per informazioni sulla validità
del certificato, visitare il sito
www.rina.org
For information concerning
validity of the certificate, you
can visit the site
www.rina.org
CCEERRTTIIFFIICCAATTEENNoo..
CERTIFICATO N.
SI CERTIFICA CHE IL SISTEMA DI GESTIONE PER LA QUALITÀ DI
PER I SEGUENTI CAMPI DI ATTIVITÀ / FOR THE FOLLOWING FIELD(S) OF ACTIVITIES
NELLE SEGUENTI UNITÀ OPERATIVE / IN THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL UNITS
L'uso e la validità del presente certificato sono soggetti al rispetto del documento RINA: Regolamento per la Certificazione di Sistemi di Gestione per la Qualità
La validità del presente certificato è subordinata a sorveglianza periodica annuale / semestrale ed al riesame completo del sistema di gestione con periodicità triennale
The validity of this certificate is dependent on an annual / six monthly audit and on a complete review, every three years, of the management system
È CONFORME ALLA NORMA / IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD
Per i requisiti della norma non
applicabili al campo di applicazione
del sistema di gestione
dell'organizzazione, riferirsi alle
informazioni documentate relative.
Reference is to be made to the
relevant documented information
for the requirements of the
standard that cannot be applied to
the Organization's management
system scope
ISO 9001:2015
The use and validity of this certificate are subject to compliance with the RINA document : Rules for the certification of Quality Management Systems
12.06.2009
24.05.2021
CISQ è la Federazione Italiana di Organismi di
Certificazione dei sistemi di gestione aziendale
CISQ is the Italian Federation of
management system Certification Bodies
Prima emissione
First Issue
Data revisione
Revision date
RINA Services S.p.A.
Data scadenza
Expiry Date 02.06.2024
Via Corsica 12 - 16128 Genova Italy
Data decisione di rinnovo
Renewal decision date 24.05.2021
Amilcare Rini
Rome Management System
Certification, Head
Membro degli Accordi di Mutuo
Riconoscimento EA, IAF e ILAC
Signatory of EA, IAF and ILAC
Mutual Recognition Agreements
SGQ N° 002 A
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1.5 doCumentatIon
This manual is supplied with the Pedestal along with the warranty card and both must be saved for any
further consultaon or use.
The present manual can be downloaded from www.cartoni.com website.
In case of sale or transferring ownership of the Pedestal, the manual and warranty card must be handed
over to the new operator or owner.
The Pedestal designed and built by CARTONI S.p.A has passed the nal test performed at the factory to
verify funconal features, dimensional characteriscs and durability.
Test results are saved by internal records and relate to:
• Serial number and date of the test
• List of compliance data to standard
• Notes, aachments, specicaons, etc.
! The Pedestal cannot be used unless it has been posively tested and operators fully
trained.
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Steering wheel support
Extendable pneumac column
Safety hooking bar
Fixed column
Tripod leg lever
Column lock
Connecon element
Right skid leg
Coupling hole
Le skid leg
Steering wheel lock knob
Steering wheel
Drag control knob
Tripod leg
Central skid leg
Skid base
Skid arms locking lever
4 bolt mounng plate
Safety latch
Skid clamp
Tripod foot
Rubber hook
Foot inserng seat
Wheel posion lock lever
Wheel lock
Cable guard
Studio wheel Ø125 mm
Cable guard knob
Intake valve
Gauge G1/8 - 20 bar
Stroke lock
2.1 sPeCIfICatIons
Payload (up to) 45 Kg 99.2 lb
Column weight 13,2 Kg 29.1 lb
Skid weight 10 Kg 22.0 lb
Total weight 23,2 Kg 51.1 lb
Minimum height 71 cm 27.9 in.
Maximum height 157 cm 61.8 in.
Minimum height from ground 25 mm 0.98 in.
On-shot stroke 47 cm 18.5 in.
Doorway tracking width Min 75 cm 29.5 in.
Wheel diameter 125 mm 4.9 in.
Steering wheel diameter 360 mm 14.2 in.
Skid leg radius 41,3 cm 16.3 in.
Max working pressure 10 bar 146.9 psi
Max safety valve pressure 10,5 bar 154.3 psi
Operaonal temperature -20° C / +60° C -4° F / +140° F
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