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RUNNER 20/24 User Manual English Version 1.0...
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Automatic level Congratulations on your purchase of a new Leica Geosystems automatic level. This manual contains important safety directions (refer to section "Safety directions") as well as instructions for setting up the instrument and operating it. Please read this User Manual carefully to achieve maximum efficiency from your Instrument.
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The serial number is on the right side of your product. Write the type and serial number of your instrument in the space provided below, and always quote this information when you need to contact your agency or service workshop. Type: Serial no.: Product identification RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
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/ or appreciable material, financial and environmental damage. Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. Symbols used in this manual RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
View of chapters Introduction ................7 Measurement preparation ..........10 Measuring ................14 Checking and adjusting ............ 19 Care and Storage ............... 21 Safety Directions ............... 24 Accessories ................ 31 Technical Data ..............32 Index ..................33 View of chapters RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
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Hazards of use ........27 Area levelling ........17 Accessories ..........31 Levelling total station measuring ..18 Levelled stakeout ......... 18 Technical Data ........32 Checking and adjusting ......19 Index ............33 Tripod ........... 19 Circular level ........19 Contents RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
Introduction Special features The RUNNER 20/24 is a • Easy operation; quickly to member of a new generation of learn ! construction levels. Its innovative technology makes • Attractive design; low weight. the daily surveying jobs easier. • Endless drive.
A and B the back (the vertical axis tilt). tilt enabling an exactly horizontal sight (R) is measured first aiming. followed by the forward sight (V). Additional points relating to A are measured as intermediate sight (S). Introduction RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
Measurement preparation Unpacking Remove RUNNER 20/24 from the case and check for completeness: 1 Level 2 Allen key 3 User Manual 4 Protective cover Measurement preparation RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
2. In order to guarantee a firm • Use the tripod only for foothold sufficiently press the surveying jobs. tripod legs into the ground. When pressing the legs into the ground note that the force must be applied along the legs. Measurement preparation RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
1. Turn foot screws A and B 2. Turn footscrews of tribrach simultaneously in the opposite into its centre position. direction until bubble is in the 3. Centre circular level by centre (on the imaginary "T"). turning the foot screws. Measurement preparation RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
3. Roughly aim on staff using centre hair of the reticule. optical parts of your instrument the optical sight. Example above: and follow the cleaning 4. Sharp-focus using the H = 2.585 m instructions specified in the focussing knob. User Manual. Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
Angle between point A and point and aim on the centre of the Difference L: 0.168 m staff. Distance d: 16.8 m 9. Read off Hz-angle from Hz- circle: Example above: Result: Hz = 60°. Distance d = 100 x L Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
+3.103 -1.930 5. Setup level at I , airm on staff approx. 40 to 50m). -0.981 651.902 at the hangepoint 2 and read backsight and take down. Procedure: ∆H= Sum +6.516 -4.714 1. Setup instrument at I +1.802 Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for Nevertheless, from time to time -2.50 591.70 additional intermediate points. read the staff on a stable -2.30 591.90 intermediate point (reading must 7. The height of individual points remain the same). are: ⊗ =Instrument horizon Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
L (see chapter "Distance measuring") and the Hz-angle. 2. Transfer measured value into the map - points are deter- mined by position and height. Measuring RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
(if available). adjusted (see point 4). telescope direction. 2. Tighten the articulated joints on the tripod head (1) just enough to keep the tripod legs open when you lift it off the ground. Checking and adjusting RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
3. Set up the instrument at point 1.604 m - 0.216 m = 1.388 m 2. Check line of sight again. (halfway between A and B, 8. Read staff B, compare just pass it down) and centre nominal-/actual- reading. the bubble. Checking and adjusting RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
• carry the tripod with its legs equipment in the field, always splayed across your shoulder, make sure to keeping the attached instrument upright. • either carry the instrument in its original transport case or, Care and Storage RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
It must always be transported in another suitable packaging account. (-30°C to +55°C / it's case and be properly securing the instrument against -22°F to +131°F). secured. blows and vibrations. Care and Storage RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
• Use only a clean, soft and only when it is perfectly dry. lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth When using the instrument in with pure alcohol. the field always close the transport case. Care and Storage RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
(screwdriver, etc.), directions and adhere to them. • Angle measurements and unless this is specifically staking out with horizontal permitted for certain functions circle • Modification or conversion of the instrument • Use after misappropriation Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
Adverse use can lead to Suitable for use in an the prior express approval of injury, malfunction, and material atmosphere appropriate for Leica Geosystems GR LLC damage. permanent human habitation: • Aiming directly into the sun It is the task of the person not suitable for use in aggressi- •...
User Manual. • To be familiar with local regu- lations relating to accident prevention. • To inform Leica Geosystems GR LLC immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe. Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
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Precautions: sites and at industrial during thunderstorms. Do not aim directly to the sun. installations. Precautions: Always ensure that the surreying site is adequately secured. Adhere to the local regulations governing accident prevention and road traffic. Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
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Never leave a vertical staff securely tightening the central supported by a brace fixing screw. If the screw is unsupervised (person at the loosened always remove the staff). instrument immediately from the tripod. Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
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• By disposing of the equipment irresponsibly you may enable unauthorized persons to use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination. Safety Directions RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
Accessories User Manual Protective cover Allen key Plumb bob (option) Level base (option) Standard level staff (option) Tripod (option) Accessories RUNNER 20/24-1.0.1en...
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