Johnson Level 40-6963 User Manual

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26X Automatic Level

Model No. 40-6926

Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your choice of this 26X Automatic Level. We suggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the instrument. Save this instruction manual for future use.

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Table of Contents

1. Kit Contents

2. Features and Functions

3. Location of Parts/Components

4. Operating Instructions

5. Calibration

6. Technical Specifications

7. Care and Handling

8. Product Warranty

9. Product Registration

10. Accessories

1. Kit Contents

Description Qty.

26X Automatic Level 1 Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1 Hard Shell Carrying Case 1

2. Features and Functions

• Water resistant, sealed construction for use in most weather conditions

• Wire-hung, magnetically dampened compensator

• Large, easy-to-use focusing knob

• 360º horizontal circle

• Penta prism for bubble viewing

• Top-mounted optical sight for quick reference

• Fine adjustment knobs on left and right sides with endless horizontal drive

• 1:100 stadia for distance estimation

• 5/8” x 11 threads to fit standard tripods

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3. Location of Part/Components

Circular bubble vial observation prism

Circular bubble vial

Adjusting screws for circular bubble vial

Compensator check button

Optical sight

Base plate

Eyepiece cover

Eyepiece focusing knob

Horizontal circle

Leveling screw

Horizontal circle reference mark

Focusing knob

Objective lens

Horizontal tangent knob

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4. Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the

calibration of the instrument before each use.

Set-Up

Set the tripod up level and in a comfortable position to view through the telescope. central screw. Using the leveling screws, center the circular bubble.

Aiming and Focusing

Focus the cross hairs by turning the eyepiece focusing knob until the cross hairs are sharp and black.

ocus the telescope by locating a target, such as a leveling rod, using

F the optical sight. Looking through the eyepiece, use the focusing knob to bring the target into sharp focus. Center the vertical hair within the target using the horizontal tangent knobs on either side of the instrument.

Connect the instrument to the tripod with the 5/8”-11

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