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CHAPTER 7
MAINTENANCE OF MATERIAL USED IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE THEODOLITE
7-1.
General
and the theodolite accessories as directed by the
maintenance allocation chart. Maintenance instructions
for the theodolite and its components are given in
This chapter contains the direct and general support
Chapter 6.
maintenance instructions for the tripod, carrying case,
Section I. MAINTENANCE OF TRIPOD
7-2.
Tripod
base plate is protected by a removable plastic cap and a
pouch is attached to one leg. The pouch contains the
a. General. The tripod consists basically of
clamping nut wrench, plumb bob, and cord.
b. Disassembly. Disassemble the tripod in
three adjustable wooden legs on which a base plate is
the order of the index numbers in figure 7-1.
mounted to serve as the support for the theodolite. The
7-1