Initial Setup Guidelines - PRO SHOT L1-AS Operation Manual

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Initial Setup Guidelines

Calibration should be checked from time to time.
Although the L1-AS is calibrated at the factory and is an exceptionally rugged
laser, it is well worth the effort to check calibration before you first use it (after
shipping) and then from time to time to ensure that you are doing the highest
quality work possible. Always check calibration if the laser has been handled
roughly.
Check your setup.
Although not required, it is good jobsite practice when using any laser or
optical instrument to check your setup from time to time. Use engineered
benchmarks on the jobsite to assure that your setup is correct and matches
the design of the job. Particularily on very large sites, or where accuracy is
critical, taking a few minutes to verify the elevation marks you have been
given to work from makes sense. Realize that even engineered benchmarks
may not be perfect and enough verification must be done to be confident
you are properly set up. If there are not suitable benchmarks on the site, you
can set your own by driving stakes and recording their elevations, or by
marking the laser beam height on stable objects such as telephone poles,
concrete walls, etc. The benchmarks should be 90 apart for greatest accuracy.
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Having benchmarks to check is of great value for jobs where setups need to
match day after day. If you will only be using the setup for a brief time, this
may not be needed.
Work as close to the laser as possible.
You can work up to 1000 feet from the L1-AS with the R7. As with all
instruments, the farther you go, the more any error can add up. Set the laser
in a safe place, as close as you can to your work
Maintain your equipment.
Keeping tripod and mounting hardware tight, and being sure grade rods are
in good condition, can prevent errors and performance problems.