ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS Tritech II User manual

IN 573 08/16
Orion® Tritech II Field Tripod with Fluid Pan Head
#40808
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Quick
release
plate
Azimuth
tensioner
and lock
Geared
column
Bubble
level
Geared
column
crank
Leg lock
lever
Rubber foot
Aluminum
leg
Ballast
hook
Altitude tensioner and lock
Figure 1. The Tritech II Field Tripod with legs extended
Panning
handle
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informazioni sul prodotto. Corporate Offices: 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA
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AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion field tripod! This sturdy
aluminum tripod provides solid support for binoculars, small telescopes, still
cameras, or video cameras. Designed for use either indoors or outdoors,
the Tritech II features a smooth, two-way fluid pan head and quick-release
mounting shoe for convenient operation. Please take a few minutes to review
the parts and features of the tripod before first use.

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Figure 2. (A) The Tritech II pan head, left side and (B) right side.
Quick-release
plate
Quick-release
plate lock lever
Panning handle
adjustment lever
Center column
lock
Plate release
button
Bubble
levels
Geared
column
Altitude tensioner
and lock
Azimuth tensioner
and lock
Crank
1/4"-20 post
1/4"-20 post
AB
Care and Cleaning
Clean with mild detergent and a soft cloth. Use a soft
brush and air blower to remove sand and dust from lock-
ing threads and sliding sections. This tripod does not
require regular application of lubricant. Dry and/or clean
the tripod after use in wet, sandy, or dusty conditions.
Not recommended for use in salt water. Do not use in
temperatures lower than -22°F (-30°C). Do not exceed
the recommended load capacity.
One-Year Limited Warranty
This Orion product is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This
warranty is for the benet of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair
or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid. Proof of pur-
chase (such as a copy of the original receipt) is required. This warranty is only valid in the country of purchase.
This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled, or modied, nor does it apply to
normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. It is not intended to remove or restrict your other legal rights under
applicable local consumer law; your state or national statutory consumer rights governing the sale of consumer goods remain fully
applicable.
For further warranty information, please visit www.OrionTelescopes.com/warranty.
Corporate Offices: 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA
Toll Free USA & Canada: [phone]
International: [phone]
Customer Support: [email protected]
Copyright © 2020 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.All Rights Reserved. No part of this product instruction or any of its contents may be
reproduced, copied, modied or adapted, without the prior written consent of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.
AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
Specifications
Rotation axes: Two (360° azimuth, ~170°
altitude)
Material: Aluminum alloy + ABS
Max. load capacity: 13.2 lbs. (6kg)
Max. height, with center column contracted:
56.5" (143.5cm)
Max. height, with center column extended:
68.2" (173.2cm)
Length collapsed: 27.3" (69.3cm)
Max. leg diameter: 1.2" (30mm)
Weight: 4.8 lbs. (2.16kg)