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berger instrument Level and Transit-Level User Manual

berger instrument Level and Transit-Level
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE,
PARTS & REPAIR
CALL
815-432-9200
Prepared and edited by
HERMAN J. SHEA
Former Associate
Professor of Surveying,
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
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berger instrument Level and Transit-Level Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandberger instrument
ModelLevel and Transit-Level
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Customer Service & Support

Support Contact Number

Contact number for customer service, parts, and repair.

Important Pre-Use Instructions

Instrument Accuracy Test

Procedure to test the instrument's accuracy using two level rods and measurements.

Instrument Setup & Leveling

Tripod Mounting

Details on attaching the instrument to the tripod using the fastening screw.

Bubble Adjustment Procedures

Telescope Bubble Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the telescope bubble if it does not center after leveling.

Plate Bubble Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the plate bubble on the instrument.

Telescope Operation & Sighting

Telescope Preparation

Guidance on sighting, focusing, and using the telescope for accurate observations.

Elevation Difference Measurement

Leveling Rods & Conversions

Description of leveling rods and converting inches to decimal feet.

Single Setup Elevation Difference

Method for measuring elevation difference between two points from a single instrument setup.

Measuring & Laying Out Angles

Multiple Setup Elevation Difference

Procedure for measuring elevation differences when multiple setups are needed.

Establishing Elevations & Grades

How to establish specified elevations or grades using the instrument.

Setup Using Plumb Bob

Detailed steps for centering and leveling the instrument over a point using a plumb bob.

Horizontal Angle Measurement

Procedure for measuring horizontal angles using the instrument's horizontal circle and index.

Vernier Scale Reading

Horizontal Vernier

Explanation of how to read the horizontal vernier for precise angle measurements.

Vertical Vernier

Explanation of how to read the vertical vernier for angle measurements.

Special Transit-Level Operations

Establishing Points in Line

Method for establishing points along a straight line using the transit-level.

Plumbing Vertical Objects

Techniques for using the transit-level to check if vertical objects are plumb.

Slopes & Grades

Definitions of Slopes & Grades

Explanation of various methods to define and measure slopes and grades.

Practical Applications

Sewer Grade Line

Application of instrument to find the necessary slope for a sewer connection.

Sewer Batter Boards

Method for setting up batter boards to guide sewer construction.

Stadia Distance Measurement

Stadia Hair Measurement

Method for measuring distances using the instrument's stadia hairs and a leveling rod.

Instrument Care

Product Warranty

Instrument Adjustment Points