ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS Tritech LT-1 User manual

IN 615 Rev. B 03/17
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality
Orion field tripod! This full-featured, compact alu-
minum tripod provides solid support for binoculars,
small telescopes, still cameras, and video cam-
eras. Designed for use either indoors or outdoors,
the Tritech LT-1 features a 6.6-lb. load capac-
ity; three-section aluminum legs with flip style leg
locks; a smooth, three-way pan head; geared
center column; leg brace assembly for greater sta-
bility; ballast hook; bubble levels on both the tripod
and pan head; and an integrated carrying handle
for easy portability on your visual or photographic
jaunts. And it comes with a rugged soft case with
shoulder strap! Please take a few minutes to re-
view the parts and features of the tripod before
first use.
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.
Orion® Tritech LT-1 Travel Tripod with
3-Way Pan Head
#40814
3-way pan head
(See Fig. 2)
Aluminum
leg
Leg brace
lock
Leg brace
assembly
Rubber
foot
Ballast
hook
Carry
handle
Flip style leg
lock
Figure 1. The Tritech II Field Tripod with legs extended
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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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 benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During
this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any war-
ranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid. Proof of purchase
(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
modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific 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.
Figure 2. Features of the Tritech LT-1 pan head.
Specifications
Material: Aluminum alloy + ABS
No. leg sections: Three
Max. leg diameter: 1-1/8"
Leg lock type: Flip lever
Max. load capacity: 6.6 lbs. (3kg)
Max. height, center column extended: 65-3/4"
Max. height, center column retracted: 55"
Length collapsed: 26-1/4"
Center column travel: 10-3/4"
Rotation axes: Three
Weight: 3 lbs. 5 oz. (1506g)
Bubble
level
1/4"-20 post
Lock
lever
Azimuth
tension knob
Center
column
Bubble
level
Center
column
lock
wheel
Crank
handle
Pan
handle
Tilt lock
knob
Quick-release
plate
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