Orion TRITECH 5373 - Manual (Page 2)

One-Year Limited Warranty
This Orion Tritech Tripods are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only.
During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any
warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty
Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. If the product is not registered, proof of purchase (such
as a copy of the original invoice) is required.
This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled, or
modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For further warranty service information,
contact: Customer Service Department, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA
95076; (800) 676-1343.
Raising and Lowering the Elevator Shaft
To raise or lower the pan head, first loosen the elevator lock
knob. Then use the hinged hand crank to move the aluminum
rack-and-pinion elevator shaft up or down. Its vertical range
of travel is 12". Retighten the elevator lock knob to secure the
instrument at the new height.
To adjust the tension needed to raise and lower the elevator
shaft, rotate the elevator shaft housing. Rotating the housing
counter-clockwise loosens the tension, while rotating clock-
wise increases the tension. You will need to adjust the tension
when using the elevator crank to raise or lower instruments
of different weights.
General Care and Cleaning
When using the tripod in direct sunlight, be aware that its alu-
minum surfaces can become hot. If the tripod is used in wet
conditions, dry it completely with a soft cloth after use. Clean
the tripod with mild detergent and a soft cloth.
Specifications
#5372 Medium Tritech Tripod
Height fully extended: 57"
Height folded: 22.5"
Elevator travel: 12"
Rotation axes: two
Weight: 2 lbs. 13 oz.
#5373 Large Tritech Tripod
Height fully extended: 65"
Height folded: 25"
Elevator travel: 12"
Rotation axes: two
Weight: 3 lbs. 8 oz.
Suggested Accessories
Orion Tripod Accessory Bin
Put extra eyepieces, camera lenses, eyeglasses, lens caps,
or other accessories in this roomy, three-compartment bin.
Made of rugged nylon, it fastens quickly to the tripod by way of
Velcro loops. Folds up for convenient storage. Approximately
11" per side.
#15093
Orion Precision Slow-Motion Adapter.
Attach this adapter to the tripod pan head to add micro-
motion altitude and azimuth control. Very useful for fine
terrestrial panning or for manually tracking celestial objects
with binoculars or spotting scopes. Built-in 1/4"-20 threaded
socket for attachment to tripod; has 1/4"-20 threaded post for
attachment of instrument.
#7033
Soft Case for Large Tritech Tripod
Highly recommended for protection, storage, and convenient
transport of the Large Tritech Tripod. Made of heavy polyes-
ter stock and fully padded, this case has strap handles and
an adjustable-length shoulder strap. Full zipper access. Navy
with black trim.
#15167