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3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Northwest Siteline Levels and Transit Levels are designed for use
generally in civil engineering and construction as well as for farm, mining and
forestry industries. With the appropriate care, your instrument will need only
minimal routine maintenance and minor adjustments under normal field use.
In case your instrument is damaged or abused, it should be taken to a
qualified instrument repair facility. Call Northwest to find the nearest service
center.
1. The instrument should be kept in its carrying case properly when not in
use for maximum protection.
2. Keep the instrument clean and free of dirt and moisture. After use, clean
every part of the instrument completely before putting it back in its case.
3. If the instrument becomes wet, wipe off moisture completely, taking special
care of the lenses by using a soft clean cloth or Lens tissue.
4. Do not attempt to clean, oil or repair interior parts. Do not remove any
lenses. This should be done by a qualified repair technician.
5. When working near moving equipment, never leave your instrument
unattended.
6. Always spread the tripod legs to insure a stable setup. When setting up on
a pavement or hard surface, try to protect the legs from slipping by using
tripod ties.
7. After working in dusty locations, remove all dust from the lenses with a
clean, soft tissue or cloth and brush the leveling and tangent screws threads
with a small brush.
