Mk 5

Pan and Tilt Head

3716-3
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Mark 5
PAN AND TILT HEAD
3716

MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AND
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

PUBLICATION PART No. 3716-9

ISSUE 3

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Foreword
This manual provides full and detailed maintenance and spare parts information for the Vinten® Mk 5 pan and
tilt head..

WARNING!: Read the Safety Section on page 5 before using this head or attempting any
adjustment or repair.

It is recommended that this manual is read carefully and the illustrations studied prior to operating or servicing
the pan and tilt head. Attention to the details contained herein will ensure that the pan and tilt head will operate
efficiently with the minimum of attention over a long service life. Particular attention must be paid to cleaning,
especially after use in adverse conditions.

To order spare parts or to obtain further information, application should be made to Vitec Videocom Limited or
to your local distributor, or visit our website at www.vinten.com.

NOTE: Information contained in this document is subject to change.

Vitec Videocom Limited reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in equipment
design or performance as progress in engineering, manufacturing or technology may
warrant.

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Notes to readers
This is the online version of the Osprey Elite (Black) Pedestal Maintenance Manual (Publication No. 3574-9).
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Safety - Read This First!

Warning symbols in this maintenance manual

Where there is a risk of personal injury, injury to others, or damage to the pan and tilt head
or associated equipment, comments appear, highlighted by the word WARNING! and
supported by the warning triangle symbol.

Critical data

Mass
Mass 11 kg (24 lb)

Load

Maximum Payload 81.65 kg (180 lb)

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Contents
Page

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Notes to readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety - Read This First! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Section 1 – Introduction and Description

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 2 – Operation

Head attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Camera fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Balancing head/camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjustment of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Section 3 – Tools and Materials

Special tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Consumable materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Section 4 – Servicing

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Section 5 – Repair

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Head removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Head dismantling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cam removal and fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Section 6 – Illustrated Parts List

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ordering spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Main assembly part numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Illustrations

Fig 1.1 Vinten Pan and Tilt Head Mk 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fig 2.1 Camera fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Fig 2.2 Pip pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fig 4.1 Side guide bar and tilt lock adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fig 4.2 Pan lock adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fig 6.1 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - General Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fig 6.2 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - Body Assembly (3716-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Fig 6.3 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Platform Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Fig 6.4 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Wedge Adaptor Assembly(3716-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in this publication:
ac............................................... alternating current lb..................................................... pound (weight)

A .................................................................Ampere lbf-in............................................. pound force inch

AF......................................................... across flats LF ............................................. Lubricated Friction

A/R ....................................................... as required LH ............................................................. left hand

ASME .......... American Society of Mech Engineers MISO ................................................. metric thread

assy ......................................................... assembly m.................................................................... metre

BS.................................................. British Standard mm...........................................................millimetre

BA...................................British Association thread N ................................................................. Newton

BSF ............................British Standard Fine thread NPT ....................................... National Pipe thread

BSP ...............British Standard Parallel Pipe thread NI .......................................................not illustrated

BSW ..................British Standard Whitworth thread No. .............................................................. number

btn ................................................................ button OD ................................................outside diameter

chs...............................................................cheese PCB ........................................ printed circuit board

C of G .......................................... Centre of Gravity PCD ........................................ pitch circle diameter

comp................................................... compression pozi ............................................................ Pozidriv

csk .......................................................countersunk psi ..................................... pounds per square inch

cu.................................................................... cubic pt..................................................................... point

c/w .................................................... complete with PTFE ................................. Polytetrafluoroethylene

dc....................................................... direct current PVC ............................................ Polyvinyl chloride

dia............................................................. diameter RH .......................................................... right hand

ft ....................................................................... foot sect ..............................................................section

hd ................................................................... head skt ................................................................socket

hex............................................................ hexagon SWG .......................................standard wire gauge

Hz ............................................... Hertz (frequency) thk....................................................................thick

IC.................................................. integrated circuit UNC..................................... Unified Coarse thread

ID.................................................... inside diameter UNF ..........................................Unified Fine thread

in.......................................................................inch V ....................................................................... Volt

kg...............................................................kilogram W .....................................................................Watt

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Technical Specification
Weight 11 kg (24 lb)

Height (including wedge adaptor) 180 mm (7 in.)

Length 230 mm (9 in.)

Width 380 mm (15 in.)

Load capacity 81.65 kg (180 lb)

Tilt range 120° (±60°) for cameras with C of G 140 mm (5.5 in.) or less

Pan range 360°

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Design Improvements

Serial No.
Details Information

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Section 1

Introduction and Description

Contents Para

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Wedge adaptor assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Head assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Body assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Introduction
1 The Vinten Pan and Tilt Head Mk 5, Fig. 1, is a light-weight unit designed with the modern compact
broadcast camera in mind. The Mk 5 incorporates the well proven Vinten cam and roller bearing system,
which provides a smooth positive action, coupled with perfect balance throughout the operable tilt range of
120°. The operating capacity of the Mk 5 is designed for loads up to 81.65 kg (180 lb), and this is achieved
with a unit weight of 11 kg (24 lb). The design embodies the latest Vinten developments in pan and tilt friction
mechanisms.

Description
2 The head consists basically of the three following main parts:

2.1 Wedge Adaptor Assembly

2.2 Head Assembly

2.3 Body Assembly

Wedge adaptor assembly

3 A Vinten wedge adaptor assembly is fitted to the head assembly. The wedge adaptor assembly
functions as a locator and locking unit for the camera when this is fitted with a standard camera wedge e.g.
Vinten part number 3053-3. It consists of a wedge adaptor, which receives the camera wedge, and a locking
bar which retains the wedge in position. The wedge adaptor assembly is attached to the head assembly by
three socket headed screws passing through slots in the head assembly and screwing into the wedge adaptor
plate. The adaptor assembly is free to move in a fore and aft direction on the top surface of the head
assembly, under the influence of the leadscrew when the socket headed screws are loose. These screws are
fitted and tightened or slackened and removed using an Allen key wrench that is housed in a recess in the rear
of the platform of the head assembly.

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Fig 1.1 Vinten Pan and Tilt Head Mk 5

Head assembly
4 The head assembly is a machined alloy casting in plate form, with slots and recesses milled out for the
installation of the side guide bars, the fine C of G adjustment block and the wedge adaptor securing screws.
The following items are secured to the head platform.

Side guide bars

5 These are of square section with a channel milled out on one bearing edge and a limit slot milled out on
the inside face. The guide bars are secured by spirol pins to a pair of steel pivot pins which are in turn housed
in a pivot pin bearings; these being secured to the underside of the platform by socket headed screws passing
through the platform from the top face.

Cams

6 These are installed as matched pairs and are secured to the underside of the platform by socket
headed screws, each cam requiring 6 screws passing through the platform from the top face.

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Fine adjustment screw

7 This is a leadscrew mounted in a pair of bearer blocks that are fixed to the underside of the platform,
each by four socket headed screws passing through the platform from the top face. The leadscrew is provided
with a knurled thumb nut that projects clear of the rear of the platform. A block with a steel spigot runs along
the thread of the screw; the spigot projects above the top face of the platform and engages with a recess in
the wedge adaptor plate

Locking plates

8 Two locking stays are fitted on the underside of the platform. Each stay is secured to a mounting block
by a shouldered bolt and locked by a hexagon nut. Each block is secured by two countersunk screws passing
through the platform from the top face. Each locking stay is retained in the folded position by a spring clip. The
locking stays match up with locking s

Tilt friction

9 This consists of a quadrant plate secured to the left side of platform (view from rear) by four
countersunk screws. The friction pads are fitted, one to a fixed block attached to the side guide bar, and the
other attached to the adjustable block. Friction is applied by turning the knurled thumb nut in a clockwise
direction. The friction pads are of leather and are attached to the block by adhesive and are pinned. The tilt
lock is similar to the tilt friction except that it is fitted to the right hand side and is operated by a simple ON/OFF
lever. The lock pads are of standard brake lining material.

Body assembly
10 The body assembly is a robust alloy casting providing the location for the side bar mechanism in the
integral arms, and the panning mechanism in the base. Each integral side member provides the recess in
which the bearing system is installed. These bearings support and position the side guide bars. Each bearing
system consists of two ballraces with fixed mountings and two ballraces on eccentric screws. One end of each
ballrace spigot is mounted in the side member of the casting whilst the other end is carried in the closing
plates. On the inner section of each integral side member location is provided for a cam roller, which consists
of a ballrace positioned on a shaft by spacers, the shaft being secured in place by a socket set screw.
Immediately below the cam roller a recess is provided for the side bar stop pin, this is held in place by a socket
set screw. The stop pin projects through the side arm and into a slot in the side guide bar, thus the limit of
travel is defined by the length of the slot. On the upper surface of the body casting are two small projections,
each of which carries a threaded stud with a knurled thumb nut the resultant action of which forms a clamping
device for the head locking plates. Finally a spirit level is mounted on the top face of the body, near to the pan
and tilt controls.

Base

11 The base is a machined cast alloy unit which provides the mounting face and pivot for the complete
assembly. The base takes the form of a thick circular disc with a deep flange on the upper surface and four
threaded holes on the underside, together with mounting bolt holes in the centre. Each mounting hole has a
3/8 in. BSW wire thread insert.

Panning

12 The base top face is fitted with a thin crush washer, a needle thrust cage and a housing washer. This
forms the bearing assembly on which the body turns. The base, together with the friction and lock assembly,
are fitted to the body by a special bolt passing from the bottom of the base through to the top side of the body.

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The upper end of the bolt is centralised by a ballrace, and this is secured in place by a special nut. Both nut
and bolt are positively locked by countersunk screws.

Pan lock

13 This consists of a pair of brake shoes complete with linings, pivoted on the pan lock adjuster assembly,
and expanded by the brake cam.

14 The shoes are tensioned away from the raised section of the flange of the base plate by two springs.
The assembly is fitted to the underside of the body and retained in place by a thin plate. The brake shoes
operate against the inside face of the flange. The adjuster protrudes through the top face of the body and
terminates as an adjuster screw with a 2BA locknut. The brake cam is located within a bush and is retained by
an external circlip. The pan lock lever assembly is attached to the head of the brake cam spindle, and travel is
limited by raised portions of the body.

Friction

15 This consists of two brake segments, pivoted at one end on pins that are fixed to the body. The
segments bear against the outer periphery of the flange of the base under the influence of a pair of springs
that are tensioned by the action of the friction screw thumb nut screws on the body assembly e flange of the
base under the influence of a pair of springs that are tensioned by the action of the friction screw thumb nut

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Section 2

Operation

Contents Para

Head attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Camera fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Balancing head/camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjustment of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Head attachment
1 The head is attached to its support by four 3/8in. BSW bolts (these bolts are supplied with each head).
Alternatively a MITCHELL centre fixing unit (Part No. 3724-3) may be used.

Wedge adaptor
plate fixing
screws

Locking
stays

Locking
screws

Fig 2.1 Camera fitting

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Camera fitting
2 Move head locking stays from the folded position to the locking screws and tighten thumb nuts (Fig 2.1).

3 Ensure that the socket headed screws holding the wedge adaptor plate to the head plate are tight.

4 Remove pip pin from wedge locking bar and extend bar handle to its full travel.

5 With the camera wedge fitted to the base of the camera, fit to the head by inserting wedge into adaptor
and close locking bar lever to the head.

NOTE: 1. Insert pip pin to its full limit of travel (Fig 2.2).
2. Before proceeding further ensure that camera is complete with all its ancillary
equipment i.e. lens, co-axial cable etc. and that pan bar(s) is (are) fitted to the head.

Correct position
of pip pin

Fig 2.2 Pip pin

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Balancing head/camera
6 To balance head/camera release and stow locking stays at the same time restraining any excessive
movement of the head by holding the pan bar. Centralise the camera to the level position and under restraint
allow camera to tilt. When tendency to fall away in one direction is noted, adjust C of G as follows:

6.1 Ensure friction and lock of tilt assembly are released.

6.2 Using Allen key slacken off three socket headed screws just sufficient to permit movement of
wedge adaptor relative to head (Fig 2.2). If tendency of camera is to tilt forward turn thumb nut at rear of
head clockwise to bring wedge adaptor rearward. Counter clockwise movement of thumb nut is
required to move head forwards.

NOTE: It is essential to ensure that socket set screws are completely tight after adjustments are
carried out.

6.3 When balance is achieved tighten socket set screws and stow Allen key in its position on the
head platform.

7 If, when adjustments outlined in 3a to e have been carried out, the camera falls forward and backward
heavily, the C of G of the camera is too high for the cams fitted. If the camera centres heavily the centre of
gravity is too low for the cams fitted.

NOTE: It is necessary to ensure that the locking plates are in the locked position whenever:
1. An out of balance load is put on or taken off the head.
2. The camera is out of use for any prolonged period.
3. The mounting and camera are moved over long distances when in studios or vehicles.

Adjustment of controls
8 Controls are adjusted as follows:

8.1 Tilt friction is applied by turning thumb nut clockwise.

8.2 Tilt lock is applied by moving lever rearwards.

8.3 Pan friction is applied by turning thumb nut clockwise.

8.4 Pan lock is applied by moving lever from right to left.

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Section 3

Tools and Materials

Special tools
1 No special tools are required

Consumable materials
2 The following consumable materials are required.:.

NOTE: Lubricants are not supplied by Vitec Videocom Limited and should be obtained under local
arrangements.

Item Part No. Use

Ko-Cho-Line leather dressing Z150-010 Faces of pan and tilt friction shoes

Grease, Castrol LM Z150-123 Pan bearing

Grease, Chesterton Z150-105 Wedge adaptor locking bar ‘O’ ring

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Section 4

Servicing

Contents Para

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Adjustments

Side guide bar adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tilt lock adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pan lock adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Introduction
1 The Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head is robustly made to high engineering standards and little attention is
required to maintain serviceability save regular cleaning. Attention to the following points will ensure a long
and useful service life with minimum need for repair. If the head becomes faulty reference should be made to
Section 5 of this manual, or the unit may be returned to Vitec Videocom limited or your local dealer for repair.

Cleaning
2 During normal use the only cleaning required should be a regular wipe over with a lint-free cloth. Dirt
accumulated during storage or periods of disuse may be removed with a semi-stiff brush. Particular attention
should be paid to the wedge location faces of the wedge adaptor.

NOTE: Use only detergent-based cleaners. DO NOT use solvent- or oil-based cleaners, abrasives
or wire brushes to remove accumulations of dirt as these damage the protective surfaces.

3 Use out-of-doors under adverse conditions may require special attention and the head should be
covered when not in use. Salt spray should be washed off using fresh water at the earliest opportunity. Sand
and dirt act as an abrasive and should be removed using a semi-stiff brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Adjustments
4 The following adjustments may be necessary after considerable usage:

4.1 Elimination of fore and aft play in the side guide bars.

4.2 Compensation for wear in the friction pads of the tilt friction and lock and the pan friction and lock.

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Side guide bar adjustment.

5 Eliminate fore and aft play in the side guide bars as follows (Fig 4.1)

5.1 Remove camera.

5.2 Remove locking plates and stow.

5.3 Tilt head to maximum front elevation (nose up).

5.4 Slacken clamp screw (2).

5.5 Turn eccentric adjusters (1) until fore and aft play is eliminated.

5.6 Tighten clamp screw (2).

5.7 Repeat the above operations on each side of head.

NOTE: It is unnecessary to lubricate side guide bars, cam faces or rollers. As only a rolling action
occurs at these points any oil or grease will only attract dust and dirt, to the detriment of
the surfaces and the operation of the unit. Wipe the aforementioned faces over with a dry
cloth as and when necessary.

(3)

(1)

(2)

(1)

Fig 4.1 Side guide bar and tilt lock adjustment

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Tilt lock adjustment

6 Should it become apparent that the tilt lock is ineffective it may be adjusted as follows (Fig 4.1):

6.1 Turn tilt lock adjuster nut (3) at the end of the lock shaft in a clockwise direction one flat at a time,
positioning the tilt lock lever in the “unlock” (lever forward point) before each adjustment is made

Pan lock adjustment

7 Should it become apparent that the pan lock is ineffective it may be adjusted as follows (Fig 4.2):

7.1 Tilt head to maximum nose up position.

7.2 Set the pan lock lever to the right hand position.

7.3 Slacken the adjuster locknut (1).

7.4 Using a small screwdriver turn centre screw (2) clockwise checking pan lock from time to time.

7.5 When lock is satisfactory hold screw in position with screwdriver and tighten locknut.

(2) (1)

Fig 4.2 Pan lock adjustment

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Lubrication
8 Ballraces are lubricated during assembly and do not normally require any further attention unless unit is
stripped down for overhaul.

9 Application of a lubricant is necessary only to the pan and tilt friction pads. Apply Lewmarlube sparingly
to pads as follows:

9.1 Pan friction pads - Six monthly or as required.

9.2 Tilt friction pads - Six monthly or as required.

NOTE: Tilt and pan lock pads do not require lubrication.

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Section 5

Repair

Contents Para

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Head removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Head dismantling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cam removal and fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

General
1 Should it become necessary to replace or gain access to any part, it is recommended that the following
procedures be adhered to. Refer to illustrations in Section 6

Head removal
2 To remove the head proceed as follows:

2.1 Remove socket headed screw from side bar stop pin (2 off).

2.2 Remove side bar stop pin.

2.3 Lift head assembly clear.

2.4 Remove hole plug and release lock and friction.

2.5 Remove countersunk locking screw.

2.6 Using box spanner remove nut.

2.7 Lift body assembly clear of base unit and turn body upside down.

2.8 To remove friction shoes slacken off friction thumb nut and remove plate springs.

2.9 Lift out brake shoes.

2.10 To remove pan lock shoes, remove two screws and retaining plate.

2.11 Lift out shoes complete with springs. A light lever action may be necessary.

2.12 Refitting is the reverse of the above.

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Head dismantling
3 If it is considered necessary to dismantle the head, the method will, in general, be evident. If the vertical
guide bars are removed from the head it should be noted that the left hand side (viewed from rear) channel
faces forward.

Cam removal and fitting

4 Each cam is fitted to a cast web on the underside of the body and is retained in place by six socket
headed screws. In order to change cams from one size to another:

4.1 Remove three socket headed screws retaining adaptor plate and lift adaptor plate clear.

4.2 Remove six socket headed screws from top surface of head platform and lift platform to extent of
side guide arm travel.

4.3 Remove cams.

4.4 Fit new cams ensuring that they are a matched pair. A numeral appears on one end of each cam.
These numerals must be identical and, when fitted, are to be facing the rear of the head.

4.5 Refitting is the reverse of the above.

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Section 6

Illustrated Parts List

Contents Para

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ordering spare parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Main assembly part numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Illustrations Page

Fig 6.1 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - General Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Fig 6.2 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - Body Assembly (3716-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Fig 6.3 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Platform Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Fig 6.4 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Wedge Adaptor Assembly(3716-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Introduction
1 This parts list is issued for the Mk 5 pan and tilt head, manufactured by Vitec Videocom Limited,
Western Way, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TB, England.

Ordering spare parts

2 Always quote the head serial number when ordering a spare part.

3 When ordering a spare part, please quote the part number (Part No.), NOT the item number.

4 Certain part numbers have a -900SP series suffix, which denotes a composite spare part. These items
are detailed in Section 7 – Spares Kits and are indicated in the other parts list by an asterisk (*) against the
part number.

5 Due to restrictions placed on the transport of adhesives and other materials, please obtain supplies of
consumable materials, listed in Section 3 – Tools and Materials, from your local distributor.

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Main assembly part numbers

6 Ensure that the correct serial and part numbers are quoted when ordering main assemblies

Assembly Part No.

Mk 5 pan and tilt head 3716-3

Mk 5 pan and tilt head - without cams 3716-4

Mk 5 pan and tilt head - body assembly 3716-11

Mk 5 pan and tilt head - platform assembly 3716-12

Mk 5 pan and tilt head - wedge adaptor 3716-13

Pan bar 3219-62

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V30_6_02

Fig 6.1 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - General Assembly

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Fig 6.1 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – General Assembly

Item Part No. Nomenclature Qty

1 3219-62 Pan bar and clamp 1

2 3716-13 Wedge adaptor assembly Fig (6.*) 1

3 3716-12 Platform assembly (Fig 6.*) 1

4 L073-010 Screw, csk hd, 6-32 UNC x 1/4 in. lg 8

5 M806-015 Spirol pin, 3 mm dia x 8 mm long 4

6 L077-920 Screw, skt cap hd, 5/16 UNF x 5/8 in. lg 2

7 3716-220 Quadrant 2

8 3716-250 Stud 1

9 N552-011 Thrust race, TRB613 1

10 Q001-015 ‘O’ ring, Dowty 109 1

11 3716-23 Tilt brake block assembly, with: 1

NI 3716-239 Shim, 0.005 in. A/R

NI 3716-240 Shim, 0.010 in. A/R

NI 3419-111 Shim, 0.012 in. A/R

12 3716-284 Block 1

13 L800-035 Spirol pin, 3/32 in. dia x 5/8 in. lg 1

14 3716-20 Bracket assembly (tilt brake) 1

15 L801-032 Dowel, 3/16 in. dia x 1 1/4 in. lg 2

16 3716-256 Stop, tilt brake 2

17 3716-17 Knob assembly, tilt brake 1

18 3716-254 Washer, brake thrust 1

19 L501-170 Nut, Nyloc,5/16 UNF 1

20 P202-002 Ballrace, BRM010 8

21 3716-283 Clamp, roller 2

22 3716-213 Pin, guide roller adjuster 4

23 3716-237 Plate, side 2

24 3716-269 Plate, side 2

25 L077-927 Screw, csk skt hd, 5/16 UNF x 1/2 in. lg 1

26 L075-023 Screw, csk skt hd, 10-32 UNF x 1/2 in. lg 2

27 3716-212 Pin, guide roller, with: 4

NI 3716-259 Shim, 0.005 in. A/R

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Fig 6.1 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – General Assembly (Cont)

Item Part No. Nomenclature Qty

28 L075-025 Screw, csk hd, 10-32 UNF x 1/2 in. lg 20

29 L072-003 Screw, csk hd, 4-40 UNF x 1/4 in. lg 4

30 3716-262 Cover 2

31 3716-11 Body assembly (Fig 6.*) 1

32 3716-241 Eccentric, fitted with: 1

NI Q001-010 ‘O’ ring, R2025 1

33 3716-234 Block, pivot 1

34 3716-22 Rear block assembly 1

35 J551-011 Wrench, hexagonal, 3/16 in. AF 1

36 3716-14 Knob assembly, friction 1

37 L601-256 Belleville washer 6

38 3716-19 Bracket assembly, adjusting 1

39 Q300-112 Plug, 3009 1

40 L077-919 Screw, skt cap hd, 5/16 UNF x 1/2 in. lg 1

41 L077-921 Screw, skt cap hd, 5/16 UNF x 7/8 in. lg 1

NI L054-714 Screw, hex hd, 3/8 in. BSW x 1 in. lg - head fixing 4

NI J551-001 Spanner - head fixing 1

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MK5_6_04

Fig 6.2 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - Body Assembly (3716-11)

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Fig 6.2 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - Body Assembly (3716-11)

Item Part No. Nomenclature Qty

1 L072-004 Screw, csk hd, 4-40 UNC x 5/16 in. lg 2

2 3716-242 Retainer, pan lock 1

3 3716-233 Spring 2

4 3716-33 Pan brake shoe assembly 2

5 3716-285 Pin 2

6 3716-281 Spring, flat 1

7 3716-260 Spring, flat 1

8 3716-21 Pan friction shoe assembly 2

9 3716-230 Bush 1

10 3716-15 Knob assembly, pan 1

11 3444-57 LOCK label 1

12 L102-001 Screw, hammerdrive, ‘00’ x 1/8 in. lg 6

13 3716-26 Pan brake lever assembly, including; 1

14 L075-921 Screw, skt cap hd, 10-32 UNF X 1/2 in. lg 1

15 J501-002 Spirit level 1

16 L071-503 Screw, pan hd, 2-56 UNC x 3/16 in. lg 3

17 L072-805 Screw, skt set, cup point, 4-40 UNC x 3/16 in. lg 2

18 3716-208 Pin, stop 2

19 3716-228 Buffer 2

20 L072-804 Screw, skt set, cup point, 4-40 UNC x 1/4 in. lg 4

21 3716-248 Spacer, cam roller 4

22 P603-001 Bearing (mod) 2

23 3716-224 Pin 2

24 J550-036 Hole plug, P-1750 1

25 L075-018 Screw, skt csk hd, 10-32 UNF x 5/16 in. lg 1

26 3716-207 Nut, special 1

27 N205-002 Ball race, Hoffman LS7ACD 1

28 3716-232 Screw, special 2

29 3716-294 Knob, stay 2

30 3716-201 Body 1

31 L071-006 Screw, csk hd, 2-56 UNC x 1/2 in. lg 2

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Fig 6.2 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head - Body Assembly (3716-11)

Item Part No. Nomenclature Qty

32 L701-004 Circlip, external, 5100-31 1

33 N002-012 Bearing, oilite, FCT395 1

34 3716-210 Cam, brake 1

35 3716-18 Pan lock adjuster assembly 1

36 L602-052 Washer, 2BA 2

37 P602-003 Housing washer, GS81120 1

38 P602-001 Thrust cage, AXK100135 1

39 P602-002 Thrust washer AS100-135 1

40 3716-202* Base 1

41 L850-052* Insert, helicoil, 3/8 BSW x 1 dia lg 4

42 3716-206 Bolt, special 1

43 L075-020 Screw, csk hd, 10-32 UNF x 3/4 in. lg 1

NI J550-035 Hole plug, P-687 1

NI 3308-154 Label, pan friction 1

NI 3423-4 Label, Vinten 1

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Fig 6.3 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Platform Assembly

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Fig 6.3 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Platform Assembly

Item Part No. Nomenclature Qty

1 L076-922 Screw, skt cap hd, 1/4 UNF x 3/4 in. long 10

2 L076-919 Screw, cap head, socket, 1/4 UNF x 3/8 in. long 8

3 3716-203 Platform 1

4 L801-012 Pin, dowel, 3/32 in. dia. x 1/2 in. long 4

5 3716-204 Pivot bearing 2

6 3716-305 Adjusting collar 4

3716-16 Guide bar assembly, comprising: 2

7 3716-266 Guide bar 1

8 3716-238 Spindle 1

9 L800-040 Pin, coiled-spring, 1/8 in. dia. x 3/4 in. long 1

10 3716-273 Stay bracket 2

11 3716-272 Stay adjuster 2

12 3716-271 Stay 2

13 L702-040 Tool clip, 1/2 in. 2

14 L600-004 Washer, shakeproof, internal, 6 BA 2

15 L072-304 Screw, cheese head, slotted, 4-40UNC x 1/4 in. long 2

16 L501-138 Nut, 1/4-28 UNF, standard (hex), full 2

17 L800-036 Pin, coiled-spring, 3/32 in. dia. x 3/4 in. long 1

18 3716-301 Adjusting screw 1

19 3716-29 Adjusting nut assembly 1

20 3716-293 Adjusting knob 1

21 L602-111 Washer, plain, light, 5/16 in. 1

22 3716-292 Bearing 2

23 L075-917 Screw, cap head, socket, 10-32UNF x 3/8 in. long 4

24 L076-010 Screw, countersunk head, socket, 1/4-28UNF x 3/4 in. long 4

25 ---- Cams selected from: 2

3716-304 For 3 in. camera C of G

3716-276 For 3 ½ in. camera C of G

3716-307 For 4 in. camera C of G

3716-277 For 4 ½ in. camera C of G

3716-278 For 5 in. camera C of G

3716-279 For 5 ½ in. camera C of G

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Item Part No. Nomenclature Qty

3716-280 For 6 in. camera C of G

3716-296 For 6 ¾ in. camera C of G

3716-297 For 7 ½ in. camera C of G

3716-298 For 8 ¼ in. camera C of G

NI 3423-9 Instruction label 1

NI L102-001 Screw, hammer-drive, round head, M00 x 1/8 mm long 2

NI 3423-16 Serial number label 1

NI 3716-308 Serial number label 1

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Fig 6.4 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Wedge Adaptor Assembly(3716-13)

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Fig 6.4 Mk 5 Pan and Tilt Head – Wedge Adaptor Assembly(3716-13)

Item Part No. Nomenclature Qty

1 L076-924 Screw, skt cap hd, 1/4 UNF x 7/8 in. lg 2

2 M600-007 Washer, M6 3

3 L850-100* Insert, notched, Helicoil, 1/4 UNF 3

4 L501-141 Locknut, 1/4 UNF 4

3716-24 Bracket assembly, comprising: 2

5 3716-288 Pan handle bracket 1

6 L850-036 Insert, notched, Helicoil, 3/8 BSF 1

7 L076-013 Screw, skt csk hd, 1/4 UNC x 1 in. lg 4

8 L076-010 Screw, skt csk hd, 1/4 UNC x 3/4 in. lg 2

3716-31 Locking bar assembly, comprising: 1

9 3716-303 Push bar 1

10 L800-047 Spirol pin, 1/8 in. dia x 7/16 in. lg 1

11 3716-32 Pip pin assembly 1

12 3416-14 Locking pin 1

13 L602-101 Washer, 1/4 in. dia 1

14 L701-005 Circlip, external 1

15 3716-31 Locking bar assembly 1

16 R900H001 ‘O’ ring, 202-509-4470 1

17 3716-270* Adaptor, wedge 1

18 3716-274 Pin, locking lever 1

19 Q001-009 ‘O’ ring, R2021 1

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Section 7

Spares Kits

Part No. Spares Kit – Description Qty

3716-900SP Wedge adaptor assembly (spares)t, comprising:

3716-270 Spindle, eccentric, short 1

L850-100 Insert, notched, Helicoil, 1/4 UNF 3

3716-901SP Base with Helicoil assembly, comprising:

3716-202 Spindle, eccentric, short 1

L850-052 Insert, Helicoil, 3/8 BSW x 1 dia lg 4

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