Orion TRITECH 5373 User's Manual
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1. Orion Tritech Field Tripods 5372 Medium Tritech 5373 Large Tritech Quick release shoe Quick release lock lever _ gt lt Vertical pan lock lt EJevator shaft lt Elevator hand crank Pan head handle gt Horizontal pan lock Elevator lock knob levator shaft housing Tri brace Tri brace lock knob Leg lock clamp gt Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion product Your new Tritech field tripod can support small binoculars telescopes still cameras and video cameras Designed for use either indoors or outdoors the Tritechs feature a smooth two way pan head with a quick release shoe for convenient operation To get the most from your new tripod please take a few min utes to read these instructions and operating tips Refer to the labeled figure for the names of specific parts of the tripod Adjusting the Legs The tripod comes fully assembled Note that each aluminum leg has two telescoping sections To lengthen a leg release one of the leg lock clamps then extend a section When it has been extended to the desired length close the clamp Extend one section at a time until all legs are at the desired length Before mounting an instrument on the tripod it is a on ORION TELESCOPES amp BINOCULARS Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 good idea to press down on the pan head to make sure the legs are locked sec2. 1 4 20 threaded post for attachment of instrument 7033 Soft Case for Large Tritech Tripod Highly recommended for protection storage and convenient transport of the Large Tritech Tripod Made of heavy polyes ter stock and fully padded this case has strap handles and an adjustable length shoulder strap Full zipper access Navy with black trim 15167 One Year Limited Warranty This Orion Tritech Tripods are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only During this warranty period Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars will repair or replace at Orion s option any warranted instrument that proves to be defective provided it is returned postage paid to Orion Warranty Repair 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 If the product is not registered proof of purchase such as a copy of the original invoice is required This warranty does not apply if in Orion s judgment the instrument has been abused mishandled or modified nor does it apply to normal wear and tear This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For further warranty service information contact Customer Service Department Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 800 676 1343
3. te the elevator shaft housing Rotating the housing counter clockwise loosens the tension while rotating clock wise increases the tension You will need to adjust the tension when using the elevator crank to raise or lower instruments of different weights General Care and Cleaning When using the tripod in direct sunlight be aware that its alu minum surfaces can become hot If the tripod is used in wet conditions dry it completely with a soft cloth after use Clean the tripod with mild detergent and a soft cloth Specifications 5372 Medium Tritech Tripod Height fully extended 57 Height folded 22 5 Elevator travel 12 Rotation axes two Weight 2 Ibs 13 oz 5373 Large Tritech Tripod Height fully extended 65 Height folded 25 Elevator travel 12 Rotation axes two Weight 3 Ibs 8 oz Suggested Accessories Orion Tripod Accessory Bin Put extra eyepieces camera lenses eyeglasses lens caps or other accessories in this roomy three compartment bin Made of rugged nylon it fastens quickly to the tripod by way of Velcro loops Folds up for convenient storage Approximately 11 per side 15093 Orion Precision Slow Motion Adapter Attach this adapter to the tripod pan head to add micro motion altitude and azimuth control Very useful for fine terrestrial panning or for manually tracking celestial objects with binoculars or spotting scopes Built in 1 4 20 threaded socket for attachment to tripod has
4. ty on the tripod especially if it is somewhat heavy If the load is greatly unbalanced the tripod may tip over Using the Fluid Pan Head Tritech tripods feature fluid heads which can be panned horizontally or vertically Both axes of motion are equipped with a lock knob Partially tight ening a lock knob will increase the panning friction for that axis Pan the tripod head by using the pan head handle Figure 2 It is possible to point an instru ment at the zenith straight up This is especially useful when using the tripod for astro nomical observation Instead of pushing the handle down to tilt the pan head up tilt the pan head so that the handle points upward This way the handle will not contact the tripod itself and hinder the tilt You will have to rotate the instrument 180 on the pan head from its normal position to point it upward in this reversed way see Figure 2 Customer Support 800 676 1343 E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 IN 143 Rev B 02 09 Raising and Lowering the Elevator Shaft To raise or lower the pan head first loosen the elevator lock knob Then use the hinged hand crank to move the aluminum rack and pinion elevator shaft up or down Its vertical range of travel is 12 Retighten the elevator lock knob to secure the instrument at the new height To adjust the tension needed to raise and lower the elevator shaft rota
5. urely and will not give way under the instrument s weight The tripods have a wide stance for enhanced stability The widest stance is achieved when the tri brace is as far down as it will go on the elevator shaft housing The tri brace lock knob should be tightened to secure the stance Approximate leveling of the tripod should suffice for use with binoculars or spotting scopes For photographic use the built in bubble level aids in achieving more precise leveling Attaching an Instrument The removable mounting shoe allows quick attachment and removal of your instrument The shoe has a 1 4 20 threaded shaft a spring pin and a ribbed mat and is retained by a quick release lock lever When mounting an optical instru ment you must first remove the shoe from the head To do this disengage the quick release lock lever and slide the mounting shoe in the direction of the handle Thread the shoe s shaft into the 1 4 20 mounting hole on the instrument using the knob on the underside of the shoe If the instrument has an additional mounting hole for the spring pin register the pin with the hole before threading in the shaft Otherwise disregard the pin Then replace the shoe on the head Make certain the shoe is locked securely in place before releas ing the instrument from your grip It is recommended that the instrument be removed from the tripod for transport Be very careful when mounting an instrument with an unwieldy center of gravi
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