M o u n t belt (3) and install the two screws (1) and
(4) Rivet the threaded clamp shoe to the
w a s h e r s (2) on second leg. Mount the cover fixing
c l a m p (29) with two rivets. Insert the wing screw
plate (6) and install the two screws (4) on third leg.
( 3 1 ) through the plain clamp shoe (30) and clamp
(29) and screw into the threaded clamp shoe. Place
(8) Lubricate the three tripod clamp screws
(12). Place the head (13) on the three tripod
s p r i n g lock (28) in groove on the wing screw (31)
housings (10) and secure it in place with three
a n d spring into place.
clamps (20) and three nuts (19). Lock the nuts
(5) Slide the assembled clamp (29) over the
(19) in place with three screws (18).
lower ends of the upper legs (24) until it is over the
CAUTION
g u i d e s (26). Slide the lower legs (27) through the
The three screws (18) have left hand
clamp (29) and place stop plates (22 and 23) in the
threads.
recesses of the lower legs (27) and secure them with
two screws (21).
( 9 ) Adjust the three clamps (20) to hold each
( 6 ) Assemble the other two leg assemblies as
leg extended with the tripod shoe (33), 2 to 3 feet
f r o m the vertical.
described above.
NOTE
(10) Place the cover (14) on the head (13)
The
three
leg
assemblies
are
identical,
with
the
and insert bridge screw (16).
following exceptions: The battery box bracket (7)
is
mounted
on
one
leg;
the
accessory
case
(5)
and
belt
(3)
are
mounted
on
a
second
leg;
and
the
Clean the tripod accessory case with a suitable
cover fixing plate (6) is mounted on the third leg.
leather cleaner. Inspect the case for cuts, wear, and
( 7 ) Mount battery box bracket (7) and secure
damaged seams. Report all defects to direct support
with two screws (4) on one leg. Mount the ac-
maintenance.
cessory case (5) and install the two screws (4).
Section XI. PLUMB BOB AND TRIPOD WRENCH
3-29. Plumb Bob
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair. Clean all
metal parts with an approved cleaning solvent.
Inspect the plumb bob, bayonet tube, ring, and
free from the end of the bayonet tube (1). Untie the
s l i d e for signs of wear, cracks, or breaks. Inspect
knot in the end of the cord and pull the cord from
the lugs on the bayonet tube for burrs. Inspect the
t h e bottom of the bayonet tube. Remove the cord
c o r d s for wear. Use new cords when reassembling
from the ring (3). Untie the knot, holding the slide
the plumb bob assembly. Replace all defective
(4) to the long cord (5). Remove the slide and ring
p a r t s that cannot be repaired.
from the long cord. Pull the long cord from the slot
in the side of the plumb bob (6).
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