2016General Discussion forum
Preparing a Steadicam EFP system for use after extended storage
What the thread found
- Inspect all BNC and Hirose connectors for corrosion and verify signal integrity on all lines.
- Clean and lubricate arm trunnions individually following a detailed procedure.
- Clean and lubricate gimbal bearings, though this may be unnecessary if the new owner plans to replace the gimbal with a modern one.
- Check arm cables for straightness and fraying.
- Verify that the Anton/Bauer mount is secure.
- Assemble and operate the complete rig briefly to identify cracked plastic parts and assess arm condition and operation.
- Have someone experienced verify the vest condition.
- EFP arm dog bones may be thinner than standard IIIA arm dog bones, which affects spring upgrade compatibility.
Depends on
- The specific procedure for cleaning and lubricating arm trunnions was not provided in the discussion.
- No local service providers in Chicago were identified.
- EFP gimbal bearing maintenance may be unnecessary depending on the buyer's plans for the system.
- Uncertainty remains about exact specifications of EFP arm dog bones compared to IIIA arms.