Description
The Manfrotto FF3514N86 Pantograph Top 4C is part of the famous and intuitive Sky Track System. It is the larger of the 2 pantographs offered! Sky Track is the rail system that allows you to get lights, cables and gear off the studio floor and light your space from above. The Top 4C pantograph is made of lightweight aluminium (P-Al MgSi UNI 3569) and manufactured according to DIN 15560-46. The Top 4C has a closed length of 38 cm/15 inch while the max extension is 380 cm/149.6 inch. The attachments at both ends of the pantograph are 16 mm/ 5/8″, male on the bottom and female on the top. The load is supported by a steel cable of 2 mm Ø diameter (safety factor 12). Loads up to 12 kg/26.4 lb can be suspended using only the patented friction device, while loads up to a maximum of 18 kg/39.6 lb require the use of optional springs. The pantograph can be regulated to keep suspended loads from 1 to 18kg/2.2 to 39.6 lb perfectly balanced. By turning the coloured notched ring you can adjust the pantograph’s friction; this will ensure that the load remains stable when set in position, but that it will move smoothly up and down when necessary. In any case, it is always advisable to use the springs to aid in raising your pantograph. When choosing the additional spring(s) for your pantograph, you will first need to know exactly which model of pantograph you have, in order that you can select the spring of the correct length. If you have one of the new compact pantographs (with grey-painted “scissors”), look at the colour of notched ring the 2m version has a red notched ring, while the 3.8m version has a blue notched ring. For Top 4C use springs FF3533, FF3534 or combinations of both depending on your capacity needs. Please see the Manfrotto Catalogue or brochure available in PDF for the counterbalance weight recommendations.
Recommended Accessories: FF3276, FF3533, FF3534, FF6003B, FF6004B, F6005B, FF3033, 158, FF3218, FF3230, FF3512N86
