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CONTENTS Page
1) System Diagrams ………………………………………………………………….. 2
Mantis Universal Boom Mount…………………………………………………….. 3
Mantis FX Bench Mount……………………………………………………………. 4
1) The Basic Systems …….…………………………………………………………. 5
1) Objective Specifications …………………………………………………………. 7
1) Using the Mantis ……………..……………………………………………………. 9
Turning the Power “ON” …………..……………………………………………….. 10
Focusing ………….…………………………………………………………………. 10
Adjusting the Lighting ……………………………… …..……………………….… 10
Changing the Magnification ……………………………………………………….. 11
Adjusting the Eye Spacing ……………………………………………………….. 11
5) Options ……………………………………………………………………………… 12
Lens Protective Covers ……………………………………………………………. 13
6) Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………. 14
Lamp Replacement …………..……………………………………………………. 15
Lens Cleaning …………….………………………………………………………… 15
Moisture Control ……………………………………..……………………………… 15
Optical Path Alignment …………………………………………………………….. 15
Fan …………………………………………………………………………………… 15
7) Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………… 16
Mantis has No Power ….…………………………………………………………… 17
Optical View …………… …..………………………………………………………. 17
8) Service ………………………………………………………………………………. 18
Cleaning the Mirrors ……………………………………………………………….. 19
Fan Replacement …………………………………………………………………… 20
Repairing Eye Spacing Adjustment ………………………………………………. 21
Mirror Removal ……………………………………………………………………… 22
9) Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………. 23
10) Information …………………………………………………………………………25