Campbell Scientific CM106 Tripod - Manual (Page 11)

CM106 Tripod
to one of the three leg mount positions on the tripod, facing the desired
direction. The tripod is typically plumbed after the mast has been installed, as
described in Section 5.2, Mast.
5.1.2 Mounting on an Incline
Loosen the T-knob and extend each leg until the pin engages in a hole (depress
the tab to disengage the pin from a hole). With the legs extended, orient the
tripod so that one leg points downhill and the other two legs point uphill. The
tripod is more stable with only one leg pointed downhill because the mast is
closer to the center of the footprint (see FIGURE 5-2).
The tripod is typically plumbed after the mast has been installed, as described
in Section 5.2, Mast.
FIGURE 5-2. Comparison of one leg pointing downhill (right) versus
two legs pointing downhill
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