Stonex R60 – User Manual 39
8.6. Mechanical injury
Instruments and tripods are heavy objects that may cause damage to people, equipment or other items
if dropped, fallen or broken. Be careful when handling, using, and transporting the instruments, as they
are precision instruments.
• To avoid the risk of injury from collapsing, the tripod should be set up carefully according to
the instruction, and the clamping screws should be tightened after the adjustment of the
tripod legs.
• The instrument must be properly fixed on the tripod and checked frequently to avoid injury
from falling or damage to the equipment.
• In all cases, be aware of the possible danger posed by the sharp toe of the tripod legs. Care
shall be taken when setting or handling.
• Dropping and high intensity shaking of the transport case may damage the case and the
instrument.
• Do not sit or stand on the transport case and avoid placing heavy objects on the case.
• Do not use a transport case with broken body, damaged hinges, or latches.
• Avoid strong vibrations, shocks to the instrument, tripod, transport case, etc.
8.7. Other saftety items
• It is not permitted to use the instrument in locations where measurement operations are
prohibited by law or other regulations.
• Pay attention to the safety of the surrounding environment when using the instrument to
avoid accidents or equipment damage caused by traffic accidents, falling objects, collapsing
buildings, ground subsidence, mechanical equipment collisions and other accidents.
8.8. General Notes
Before using the instrument, be sure to check and confirm that the instrument and accessories are
complete and that all functions work properly.
• Do not aim the instrument at the sun.
• A qualified tripod is required to set up the instrument.
• The use of a qualified tribrach is required for the instrument. Fasten the instrument with its
tribrach correctly.
• When measuring, the instrument and tribrach must be properly and solidly fixed on the top
plate of tripod with the fixing screw. The clamping screws should be tightened after the
adjustment of the tripod legs.
• Avoid vibration of the instrument and tripod during measurement.
• When handling instruments, avoid bumping and dropping as much as possible.
• When lifting the instrument, always grip the handle properly and make sure it is securely
attached to the instrument.
• Do not leave the apparatus in a hot environment for too long, paying particular attention to
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