User manual ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS 05370

[. . . ] In this position, the metal spike will be well recessed within the rubber. Be sure all three rubber feet are flat on the floor, not tipped sideways. To expose the spike feet, thread the rubber foot clockwise until the spike protrudes from the rubber. In some instances you may wish to remove the rubber feet altogether so more of the metal spike is exposed. [. . . ] Before mounting an instrument on the tripod it is a good idea to press down on the pan head to make sure the legs are locked securely and will not give way under the instrument's weight. Dual Rubber/Spike Feet The Paragon is equipped with dual-purpose feet that consist of a retractable rubber foot and a metal spike. The rubber Using the Fluid Pan Head The Paragon HD-F2 features a precision fluid-type pan head, which has a range of motion of 180° on the vertical axis and 360° on the horizontal axis. Both axes are equipped with a large tension-adjustment knob and a lock knob. The tension-adjustment knobs allow you to set the desired ease of motion for each axis. Loosen the handle lock knob, then remove the handle from its sleeve completely. Reinsert the handle into the sleeve at the desired position and thread the lock knob back in until tight. The removable mounting shoe allows quick attachment and removal of your instrument. The shoe has a 1/4"-20 threaded post and a ribbed mat, and is retained by a spring-loaded, quick-release lock lever. When mounting an optical instrument, you must first remove the shoe from the head by releasing the lock lever. Make certain the shoe is locked securely in place before releasing the instrument from your grip. It is recommended that the instrument be removed from the tripod for transportation. This is especially useful when using the tripod for astronomical observation. Instead of pushing the handle down to tilt the pan head up, tilt the pan head so that the handle points upward. You will have to rotate the instrument 180° on the pan head from its normal position to point it upward in this "reversed" way. Raising and Lowering the Pan Head To raise or lower the pan head, first loosen the elevator lock knob. Then use the hinged hand crank to move the aluminum rack-and-pinion elevator shaft up or down. Retighten the elevator lock knob to secure the instrument at the new height. The elevator friction will need to be adjusted depending on the weight of the instrument on the tripod. To adjust the elevator friction, rotate the elevator shaft housing with your hands. [. . . ] During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion's option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. If the product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required. 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, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. [. . . ]