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# Installing & Uninstalling Vio on Smart Dovetail

If using the Pro Damping Kit on the IF800, IFT recommends the Vio payload be mounted in Position 2. Please see the IF800 [Payload Mounting](https://docs.inspiredflight.com/inspired-documentation/products/aircraft/if800-tomcat/if800-tomcat-overview/payload-mounting) section for additional details.

Ensure the aircraft is powered off prior to attaching or detaching the Vio from the aircraft.

## Mounting the Gremsy Vio F1

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## Align the payload dovetail connector

Align payload dovetail connector with the aircraft dovesocket quick release mount and insert the dovetail into the dovesocket. When the dovetail is fully inserted the safety latch will click. This is an indicator that the payload is fully inserted into the quick release mount.

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## Lock the quick release lever

Push the quick release lever on the side of the dovesocket towards the back of the aircraft. You will feel the tension of the quick release lever get tighter and it should be hand tight prior to hitting the dovesocket housing. This ensures a tight, vibration free, secure connection between the payload and the aircraft.

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Quick Release Lever is unlocked

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Quick Release Lever is locked
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## Ensure the payload is level

Ensure the payload is level prior to powering on. (see image below).

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Ensure the Vio is level prior to powering on, as shown.
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## Remove Gremsy Vio F1

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## Unlock the red lever

To remove the payload, unlock the red lever by pulling it towards the front of the aircraft.
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## Remove the gimbal from the mount

When the lever is in the open position, press the red locking button on the opposite side and pull the gimbal by the locking mechanism towards the front of the aircraft until it slides free.

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Latch is unlocked.

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While pressing the red button (2) pull in the gimbal towards the forward section of the aircraft as indicated (3).
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