Brunton Transit Instruction Manual

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P O C K E T T R A N S I T INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 – IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................................ Page(s): 1 2 – ORIENTATION ...................................................................................... 2 3...

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Congratulations on your purchase of the finest pocket transit instrument in the world. The Brunton Pocket Transit is not just a compass. It combines a surveyor’s compass, prismatic compass, clinometer, hand level and a plumb into a single instrume...

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2.8 Vernier (Fig 5) The adjustable vernier is used in inclination measurements. 2.9 Long Level (Fig 5) The long level for inclination meas- urement. Adjust the long level using the vernier adjustment - 2.11. 2.10 Circle Adjusting Screw (Fig 6) ...

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The isogonic chart shows North America, only. Use an isogonic chart, or current United States Geological Survey (USGS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), or another map to determine magnetic declination at your position. Declination can be east, west...

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4. Press left forearm against your waist and steady with right hand. 5. Level compass using round bubble level. 6. Look into the mirror, and bisect the large sight and the object with mirror center line. (Fig 14) • Check that bubble is centered in ...

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methods previously mentioned, or user may encounter circum- stances which require the transit be held at eye-level to sight an object. If this is the case, follow the procedures below. 1. Open cover away from your body to approximately 45°, and op...

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Example: Tan(60°) ≠ Tan(30°) + Tan(30°) Find Tan(60°) from a table, use a calculator, or step back until angle of inclination is less than 45°. 5.2.b Height Measurements Using % Grade 1. Sight % Grade using level or sloping ground, same as...

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The transit can be used as a level, to run level lines, or to determine points of elevation which is the same as the users eyes. 1. Adjust Vernier to 0° inclination, using the lever on the back of the body. 2. Place transit on its side, on an ob...

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Following, is an example of state regulations -- Nevada lode claim location requirements. 1. Erect a discovery monument at the point of discovery, and post thereon a location notice containing: (a) the name of the claim, (b) the name and mailing add...

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east-west margin of the map. By specifying the township and range, a township area of land is located. The large squares in figure 27 are townships. For example, T22S, R22E specifies the township area with 36 sec- tions, each numbered and 1 mi 2 (6...

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Mountain Peak by an azimuth of 81°, and a distance to Blue Mountain Peak of 7,000 feet from a corner monument. 8.4.b Using Two Bearings The claim in figure 31 is tied to two azimuth readings from a corner monument. Using this method, distance is n...

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Magnetism: Models - 2001 & 2061 (Alnico II Bar Magnet) Models - 5005LM & 5006LM (Alnico V Bar Magnet) Models - 5007, 5008 & 8700 Com-Pro (NdFeB Magnet) Accuracy: Bearing -- +/- 1/2° accurate Inclination -- +/- 1° accurate (30 minu...

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Warranty Registration Detach and return to: Brunton, 620 East Monroe Avenue, Riverton, WY 82501-4997 Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________...

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The Brunton Co., Limited One Year Warranty The Brunton Company warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workman- ship. This warranty extends to the original purchaser for one year from the date of pur- chase. This Warranty is voi...