walimex pro GALGEN DELUXE 120-220 CM Telescope Arm Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
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Table of Contents

Components
Intended use
Mounting the boom on the tripod
Mounting equipment on the boom
Disassembly
Our warranty promise
References
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walimex pro GALGEN DELUXE 120-220 CM Telescope Arm Instruction Manual

Components

Overview

Boom
Clamping adapter
Clamping lever
Spigot mountings
5/8“ spigot
Weighting bag
Carabiner
Clamping screw
Recess clamping adapter

Intended use

The boom is designed to be used for photo and video shooting in conjunction with sturdy lamp tripods (e.g. item 12138 Walimex pro WT-806 Lamp Tripod, 17826 Walimex pro Extreme 20 Lamp Tripod, 23269 Walimex pro Lamp Tripod 270 cm Heavy Duty). The product is suitable for people with experience in photo studio equipment.

Mounting the boom on the tripod

The boom (1), also known as gallows, is attached to the tripod using a clamping adapter (2).

The clamping adapter consists of four elements that are held together by an axle. Two of the elements surround the center column of the tripod or the boom. The clamping lever (3) is used to press these elements together and thus secure them against rotation. In addition, the toothing of the rosette in the center allows the setting angle of the boom to be set in an absolutely twist- proof manner.

Involve a second person for the assembly.

As preparation, set up your tripod on level ground and extend the center column of the tripod to the necessary height. The clamping adapter can only be attached to tripod centers with a diameter of 22-35 mm. To mount the clamping adapter on the tripod, first loosen the clamping lever (3) completely so that the outer element of the clamping adapter is loose. Now hold the clamping adapter with the matching recess against the center column and remount the loose element of the clamping adapter. Make sure to select the recess of the same size. Tighten the clamping adapter. If the clamp does not close tightly, open the second clamping lever a little and then tighten the first clamping lever again. Test the tight fit of the clamp on the center column. If the clamp does not fit tightly, select a smaller recess.

Do not start mounting the boom until the clamp adapter is firmly mounted on the center column.

Now open the second clamp so far that the boom can be pushed into the large recess. Move the boom until the clamping adapter is in the center of the boom and hold it securely. Rotate the boom to the desired angle. Make sure that the teeth of the rosette in the clamping adapter can engage and snap into place. Now screw the clamping lever completely shut. The boom is now mounted and set as desired.

Mounting equipment on the boom

In order to prevent the tripod from tipping over with equipment or counterweights, involve a second person. This person holds the tripod in place during the entire mounting and balancing process.

The boom is extendable and has spigot mounts (4) at the tip. This is where you mount the 5/8“ spigot (5) horizontally or vertically as needed.
Mounting equipment

You can later attach equipment of all kinds to the spigot. If necessary, you can also mount your equipment on one of the two threaded connections at the end of the spigot (1/4“ and 3/8“). Observe the maximum load capacity of the spigot (see Technical Data) and the load capacity of the tripod used, taking into account the equipment and the counterweight.

Before mounting the equipment, attach the empty weighting bag (6) to the carabiner (7) at the rear end of the boom. The weighting bag has 6 compartments for filling with weight. Commercially available 1 liter PET bottles filled with tap water are suitable for this purpose. While the tripod continues to be held securely, attach your equipment securely and add the necessary counterweight to the weighting bag as compensation. You can then extend the boom further by loosening the clamping screw (8) and then tightening it again. The further you extend the boom, the more counterweight is required as compensation. When you have set the desired length, add as much counterweight to the bag until you have reached a balance of equipment and counterweight. Make sure the equipment and the extension arm are firmly mounted and the tripod is secure before letting go. As soon as the equipment or the extension length of the boom is changed, the balance must be readjusted by adjusting the counterweight.

Disassembly

For disassembly, also involve a second person to hold the lamp stand securely. For disassembly, proceed in reverse order to assembly and observe the instructions according to assembly

Recommended accessories for increasing the stability
When using heavy equipment, especially in combination with a large extension, it may be necessary to increase the stability of the tripod by additional weighting measures. For this purpose, we recommend the use of special sandbags or tripod weights. These ensure the optimum stability of your tripod even under adverse conditions. You can find suitable accessories in our webshop www .foto-walser.de under:

Item number, designation
15537 Walimex pro sand bag 15876 Walimex pro tripod weight, 3 kg 13739 Walimex weight for rods & boom tripods, 4.4 kg

Instructions for use and care of the boom

Note that lamp tripods must be set up on a sufficiently load-bearing, level surface to ensure maximum stability and load-bearing capacity together with the boom.
Observe the instructions regarding the maximum load capacity of your boom and the selected tripod (see Technical data).
Take into account that the specified load values apply to equipment placed centrally on the tripod and to a balanced boom. Depending on the equipment used (and the leverage that occurs), the maximum load values may deviate from the specified maximum value.
In general, all elements of this boom are maintenance-free. However, regular removal of sand, dust and other contaminants is recommended. If you notice a scratching or crunching noise when extending or shortening the telescopic boom, please remove the impurities with a soft, moistened cloth.
For your own safety and to protect the installed equipment, make sure to hold the tripod firmly before loosening the tripod locks when adjusting the tripod center column with mounted equipment. The same applies to adjusting the extension arm with mounted equipment and/or counterweight. If necessary, adjust the counterweight to the new situation and re-establish the balance.
When attaching equipment via 1/4 inch thread, note that these have a lower load capacity than the 16 mm spigot (5/8 inch spigot). An appropriately high quality mount is required for mounting heavy equipment.
Do not move an equipped tripod with the center column extended and/ or the boom attached, or move it very carefully and flat above the ground. There is often an unexpectedly strong and very sudden leverage effect with heavy equipment in combination with a large center column extension. Due to the design-related top-heaviness of a lamp tripod with installed equipment, especially when using the extension arm, the tripod can tip over at lightning speed and the attached equipment can be damaged and / or injure the operator.

Walimex pro Boom Deluxe with weighting 120-220 cm

Scope of delivery:

1x Walimex pro boom 120-220 cm
1x Clamping adapter
1x Weighting bag
1x 5/8“ spigot with 1/4“ and 3/8“ thread

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Our warranty promise

WALSER is known for its high-quality workmanship, optimal functionality and customer-oriented service. To highlight our exceptional service level, we offer a 2 year warranty for this Walimex pro product. This warranty is only valid in combination with your purchase receipt.

If you would like to utilize our warranty, contact us by email at info@foto- walser.de. Our comprehensive guarantee as well as its scope the can be found at www.foto-walser.de/en/warranty

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