Orion Tritech II User manual

IN 573 08/16
Orion® Tritech II Field Tripod with Fluid Pan Head
#40808
Customer Support: www.OrionTelescopes.com/contactus
Corporate Offices: 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
Copyright © 2019 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars. All Rights Reserved. No part of this product instruction or any of its contents
may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.
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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IN 573 08/16
Congratulations on your purchase of a qual-
ity Orion field tripod! This sturdy aluminum tripod
provides solid support for binoculars, small tele-
scopes, 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 op-
eration. Please take a few minutes to review 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.
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)
Orion® Tritech II Field Tripod with Fluid Pan Head
#40808
Panning
handle
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
Customer Support:
www.OrionTelescopes.com/contactus
Corporate Offices:
89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA
Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
Copyright © 2016 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
All Rights Reserved. No part of this product instruction or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted,
without the prior written consent of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.
Figure 1. The Tritech II Field Tripod with legs extended
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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
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.
Orion®Telescopes & Binoculars
Corporate Offices: 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA
Customer Support: www.OrionTelescopes.com/contactus
Copyright © 2019 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars
All Rights Reserved. No part of this product instruction or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior
written consent of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.