Sidereal Clock---ON off
RS-232 Baud Rate---user selected if RS-232 port is used
SiTech Mode---OFF on
Ash Tripod
Specifications
Top plate: 6” diameter with captive 3/8”-16 mounting knob. All aluminum is Hard
Coat anodized, and machined to close tolerance from sold blocks!
Height:
•Standard Tripod: from ground to base 43” to center of Alt axis 47.5” (optional
DM-6 8” Extender adds 8” to height of tripod)
Legs: 3” wide, 1 1/4 thick, solid Ash, non-adjustable.
Leg spread circle: approximately 37” to 39” adjustable.
Weight (aprox):
•Standard Tripod: 16.2 lbs.
Maximum load weight including mount head: 50 lbs. (with spreader braces
installed).
Installing the Tripod Brace Straps
The tripod brace straps should be used at all times; they stop the legs from
sliding out and add to the rigidity of the tripod. Install each brace loosely at first,
and then adjust the legs. Now go back and tighten each knob. When not in use
the legs can be stored on the tripod legs using the hole in the center of each
brace.
Ash Wood Tripod Care
Ash is a very hard and durable wood but some care is needed to keep the finish
looking new. Before putting your tripod away wipe the moister off with a clean
soft cloth. If you have one of the older standard tripods with the Water Clear
lacquer finish then occasionally wipe it down with a good grade of non-pigmented
furniture wax. For the hand rubbed oil finish tripods, use a 30% boiled linseed oil
and 70% turpentine mixture (available at most hardware and building product
stores such as Home Depot). Please follow the warnings on each can, and apply
the oil in a well-ventilated area. Wipe on with a soft rag, let dry for about 20
minutes, and wipe off with a clean lent free rag (such as an old tee shirt). About
every 6 months is all that is needed, but you can add coats of oil at any time, if
you get it on the aluminum wipe it off with a rag. The bottom of the legs will get
