=Adjustment for Height.=—The erect and invert images sometimes do not
touch the dividing line with similar point so that one image reaches
this line before the other. In this case, lay the range finder on an
object having a sharply defined horizontal line or very prominent
point, and bring the images of this point exactly opposite each other
by means of the measuring roller (M). The two images are then brought
to the dividing line, the lower image by means of the elevation worm
knob (c), and the upper image by means of the halving adjusting roller
(J).
=Adjustment for Range.=—Three methods are available for adjusting the
range finder for range; the artificial infinity method, using the
adjusting bar; the actual infinity method using the sun, moon, star, or
a very prominent distant point; the known range method, using a point
the range to which is known. Of the three, the first is the best and
should habitually be used.
=By the Adjusting Bar.=—Set up the range finder; take the adjusting bar
and place it 100 yards from the instrument, sighting through the peep
sight (y) of the adjusting bar and moving it until the range finder
appears in the center of the field of view. Set the range scale at
infinity by turning the measuring roller (M), then make an observation
on the adjusting bar. The right hand line of the upper image of the
adjusting bar and the left hand line of the lower image should now be
coincident, in which case the instrument is in adjustment (Fig. 10).
If not, bring these lines in coincidence by turning the key which fits
the square shaft (K), which operates the range correction dial (L).
This operation should be repeated at least three times, the reading of
the range correction dial being noted each time. Now, set the range
correction dial at the mean of the three readings. Remove the key.
The instrument is now in adjustment. Before using, always note the
reading of the range correction dial.
[Illustration: THREE STEPS IN MEASURING A DISTANCE.]
=By the Actual Infinity Method.=—This method is in all respects the
same as the one with the adjusting bar, except for the images. After
the instrument is set for infinity, actual coincidence is made as in
paragraph 99.
=By the Known Range Method.=—Operate the measuring roller (M) until
the range dial reads the actual distance to the object. After the
range finder has been set for this known range, actual coincidence is
obtained by using the key which operates the range correction dial.
FIELD GLASSES.
The instruments for focusing the eyepieces and for adjusting the
interpupillary distance are the same as for the telescope.
The two barrels should revolve easily about the central pivot and clamp
in any position of the interpupillary scale.
After being once adjusted, the field glasses should fit into the case
without being changed.
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