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PRODUCT SUPPORT

GF-Tele Jib
Product Support and Operating Manual

Contents

GF-Tele Jib Parts
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  1. Parallelogramm Locking Pin

  2. Front Lock 

  3. Front Crank

  4. Front Locking Pin

  5. Pan Brake

  6. Tilt Brake

  7. Mounting Screw

  8. Rear Lock 

  9. Rear Crank

  10. Counterweight Rod Mount

  11. Counterweight Rods

  12. Counterweight Rod Locking Pins

  13. Parallelogram Pin Lock

  14. Euro Adapter Mount

  15. Counterweight Locking Pins

General Notes

General Notes

Important: Please read and understand safety instructions before operating the Jib for the first time.

The GF-Tele Jib is a versatile camera jib arm designed specifically for carrying cameras and remote heads, intended for use in motion picture production either in a stationary position (on leveling legs) or mounted on tracks (with track wheels). The system is not to be used for any purpose other than the specified applications.

Before using the equipment, please ensure that you have thoroughly read and understood the safety guidelines and setup instructions. Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead to hazardous situations. Only trained and qualified personnel should assemble and operate the jib, adhering strictly to the instructions provided.

GF-Tele Jib Setup

GF-Tele Jib Setup

  1. Mount the Jib on the base and secure it firmly with the mounting screw  7 .

  2. Ensure the front locking pin  4  is in place and fully inserted.

  3. Connect the counterweight rods  11  and secure them with the Counterweight rod locking pins  12 .

Front Arm Length Adjustment

Front Arm Length Adjustment

  1. To adjust the length of the front arm of the Jib, set the jib in a horizontal position. Ensure that the front locking pin  4  is inserted.

  2. Remove the Parallelogramm locking pin  1  and open the front lock  2 .

  3. Adjust the front arm length of the jib to the required length by turning the front crank  3 . Once the  STOP  marker becomes visible, the Jib is fully extended. STOP CRANKING.

  4. Reinsert the Parallelogramm locking pin  1  and secure it by turning the Parallelogram pin lock  13 .

  5. Now remove the front locking pin  4  and start fine-tuning to level the nose of the Jib by cranking the front crank  3  in or out until level. When level, relock the front crank lock  2 .

Loading and Balancing the Jib

Loading and Balancing the Jib

  1. You can attach a Euro Adapter or 80 mm Tube to the Euro Adapter mount  14  and work with corresponding accessories such as Offset Adapters or Mitchell Levellers to attach the camera package from there.

  2. When attaching accessories or the camera package to the Jib, always make sure that the Jib is supported.

  3. After loading the jib (see Tech Specs↗ for maximum payload), balance the arm with the required amount of counterweights (see Tech Specs↗ for maximum counterweight).

  4. Always secure the counterweight plates on the counterweight rod with the counterweight locking pins  15 .

  5. If needed you can adjust the rear of the Jib: to do so, have the Jib set in a horizontal position. Open the rear lock  8  and turn the rear crank  9  after extending or retracting, always lock the rear lock  8 .

Operating the GF-Tele Jib

Operating the GF-Tele Jib

  1. The Jib may only be operated when balanced horizontally an all directions.

  2. The Jib can be operated from the front, the side or the back according to preference on set.

  3. The Jib movement can be controlled by the pan brake, the tilt brake and the tilt friction.

GF-Tele Jib Tech Specs

GF-Tele Jib — Technical Specifications

Front (Retracted)

103 cm (3'5")

Front (Extended)

156 cm (5'2")

Rear (Retracted)

37 cm (1'3")

Rear (Extended)

54 cm (1'9")

Lift Range (Retracted)

143 cm (4'8")

Lift Range (Extended)

230 cm (7'7")

Max Payload (Retracted)

45 kg (99 lbs)

Max Payload (Extended)

30 kg (66 lbs)

Jib Weight

25 kg (55 lbs)

Tilt Angle

56 degrees

Camera Head

Mitchell 3-Way with integrated Double Swivel

Jib Mount

Euro Adapter (Mitchell available)

Last updated: 9 October 2024

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