3. Tripod setup for Jumping events. (fig. 3)
3.1
Position the EDM in a safe location where the safety of the operator and apparatus will not be
compromised,
3.2
Set up in clear sight of take-off boards and landing area on the opposite side of the take-off board from
the pit, and in accordance with the requests of the Referee/Chief,
3.3
Set height of tripod top at chest height of the intended operator. 1.25m is a good average height.
3.3.1
For speed of operation the sight tubes are preferred to the optical lens,
3.3.2
Shorter operators should use the lower sight tube aligning the white cross-hairs with the prism,
3.3.3
Taller operators should use the upper sight tube aligning the white cross-hairs with the prism,
3.3.4
A seated operator will require a lower setup position.
3.4
Level top of tripod with small hand-held spirit level,
3.5
Set legs of tripod so the operator will be positioned between two legs when reading the majority of
jumps,
not straddled over a single leg.
The leg opposite the operator should be pointing to the ‘Common
Landing Zone’ of the athletes competing. Set the legs to between 1.5m and 2m apart giving the operator a
wider zone of operations.
fig. 3
Horizontal Jumps
4. Tripod setup on surfaces other than grass.
4.1
Triangular ‘non-slip’ tripod base-plates with spikes can be used on all other surfaces to secure the legs
from slippage and should be made available with all EDM kits,
4.1.1
Set tripod in place, as above.
4.1.2
Lift each foot and place the base-plate under the leg locating the foot into the hole in the centre
of the base-plate,
4.1.3
Re-check level of tripod.
5. Place EDM instrument on tripod.
5.1
Screw the instrument in place on top of the tripod and align the shape of the instrument base with the
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