Orion PARAGON 5370 user manual

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To use the rubber feet, thread the foot counterclockwise until
Orion Paragon
it stops. In this position, the metal spike will be well recessed
Field Tripod & Fluid Pan Head within the rubber. Be sure all three rubber feet are flat on the
floor, not tipped sideways.
#5370 Paragon HD-F2
To expose the spike feet, thread the rubber foot clockwise
#5360 Paragon-Plus XHD
until the spike protrudes from the rubber. In some instances
you may wish to remove the rubber feet altogether so more
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Approximate leveling of the tripod should suffice for use with elevator friction, rotate the elevator shaft housing with your binoculars or spotting scopes. For photographic use, the hands. Rotating it clockwise will increase friction, and makes built-in bubble level aids in achieving more precise leveling. the elevator hand crank harder to turn. Rotating the elevator shaft housing counterclockwise reduces friction. The elevator Using the Fluid Pan Head friction should be adjusted so tha