TM 5-6675-306-14
Section II. MOVEMENT TO A NEW WORKSITE
2-4. Dismantling for Movement
(1) When the theodolite must be moved for
long distances or over rough terrain, the instrument
a. Short distances. For short distances in cleared,
should be transported in the carrying case (fig. 2-1).
level areas, the operator may carry the instrument
(2) Handle the carrying case carefully to
mounted on the tripod. If the instrument is carried while
avoid sudden jolts, continued vibration, or other shocks
mounted on the tripod, the operator should not carry it in
that might damage the delicate parts of the instrument.
any position other than upright.
CAUTION
(3) Do not drop the carrying case into a
vehicle or on the ground during transportation.
Exercise care when moving the
NOTE
theodolite mounted on tripod. Handle
If the carrying case is accidentally dropped,
the instrument carefully. Never subject
the instrument should be thoroughly
it to bumps, jars, or shocks. Never
inspected for damage.
leave the instrument unattended for
(4) If the theodolite is to be carried long
long periods of time unless it is returned
distances by manpower, the haversack (fig. 2-7) should
to the carrying case. Never carry the
be utilized.
instrument over the shoulder.
2-5. Reinstallation after Movement
b. Long Distances.
Refer to paragraph 2-2 for reinstallation after
movement.
Section III. CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTS
2-6. General
2-7. Controls and Instruments
This section describes the various controls and
The purpose of controls and instruments with an
instruments and provides the operator/crew sufficient
example reading are provided in figure 2-14, sheets 1
information to insure proper operation of the theodolite.
through 4.
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