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Guidelines for safely transporting the instrument, e.g., using the case or keeping it vertical when attached to a tripod.
Advice on using the instrument in rainy conditions and post-use care to prevent moisture damage.
Instructions for storing the instrument in a shady, dry place to ensure its longevity and optimal performance.
Methods for cleaning the instrument's lens using soft tissue or lint-free cloth free from lint and grease.
Guidance on cleaning the instrument's plastic case using neutral detergent, avoiding organic solvents.
Warning against turning attaching screws, as their firmness is factory-set for best performance.
Detailed illustration and labeling of the right side components of the AE-7/AE-7C instrument.
Detailed illustration and labeling of the left side components specific to the AE-7 instrument.
Detailed illustration and labeling of the left side components specific to the AE-7C instrument, including the horizontal circle.
Instructions on how to properly set up a tripod on the ground, ensuring its head is approximately level.
Steps for carefully removing the instrument from its case and mounting it securely onto the tripod.
Procedures for leveling the instrument using the circular level and leveling screws, including spherical head tripod use.
Guidance on adjusting the diopter by focusing on the crosshairs inside the viewfield through the eyepiece.
Steps for aiming at a target using the optical sight and focusing with the fine-motion knob, ensuring no parallax.
Method for verifying the horizontality of the line of sight using the circular level, mirror, and eyepiece.
Explanation of how to measure height differences between points by setting up the instrument and reading rods.
Procedures for checking and adjusting the circular level to ensure it is parallel to the instrument's vertical axis.
Methods for checking and adjusting the reticle to ensure the line of sight is perfectly horizontal.
Description of the micrometer accessory for precise fractional readings on measuring rods down to 0.1mm.
Details on the illuminator accessory for lighting crosshairs in dark conditions like tunnels or at night.
Instructions for installing a diagonal eyepiece prism for viewing comfort or at different angles.
Instructions for attaching a zenith prism to the eyepiece for specific sighting needs.
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