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Digitilt AT Backpack Manual

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Contents

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Backpack Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Proper Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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System Components

Digitilt AT SystemBackpack

This custom backpack is designed exclusively for the Digitilt AT System and its accessories. It is not designed for use with any other product.

The Digitilt AT System Backpack allows the user to easily port their inclinometer anywhere accessible by the operator. It is ideal for hard to reach locales that make lugging around bulky equipment dangerous, if not impossible.

Backpack shown with Digitilt AT System Reel, Cable, and Panasonic Toughpad 7”. (All items pictured sold separately)

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Assembly Instructions

Introduction Steps printed in standard text are universal instructions.

Instructions in italicized text are situational based on potential customizations (such as longer, custom ordered cable lengths).

If the italicized text does not describe your product at a given step, ignore it. If the italicized text in a given step is applicable to your product, it will take precedence over the standard text. If you are unsure or have any questions, please contact the factory.

Setup For reels with cable exceeding 300ft/100m, raise the angle bracket to the higher location as shown in the picture below.

To retrofit an AT System that was purchased without a backpack, start by removing the cable gate from the back of the reel. Next, remove the cable gate holder (eyehook) from the reel. Finally, replace the existing reel angle bracket (“A”) with the one provided (“B”). See the pictures below.

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Step 1 of 5 Store inclinometer sensor by loosening the reel stop and placing the sensor in the carrying tube, using the strap to secure it in the top grooves as shown in the picture below.

Note: If using a detachable sensor, make sure it is detached from the cable (you will also need to remove the sensor from the back-pack and store it in its hard case when the backpack is not in use).

Note: Probe should be placed with the rubber end facing down.

Note: Do not slide the wheels into the grooves. The grooves are not designed for holding the wheels in place.

Step 2 of 5 Place the reel bracket on top of the backpack bracket and slide the hitch pins through the holes that align both brackets as shown in the picture below. The straight side of the hitch pin will go through the bracket holes and the curved side toward the pack frame.

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Step 3 of 5 Secure the reel handle strap using the wraps as shown in the pic-tures below. Tip the backpack frame forward over the reel when tightening. Using your hands, pull the straps tight.

Step 4 of 5 Secure the reel legs using the quick release straps provided.

Step 4a Feed the quick release straps around the legs and behind the reel as shown in the picture below.

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Step 4b Using the straps on both ends, feed the straps around the pack frame above the pins as shown in the pictures below.

Step 4c Secure the quick release buckle, pulling very taut (see picture below). Backpack and reel should be secured tightly enough that the backpack can stand without additional support with mini-mal wobbling.

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Step 5 of 5 Turn the reel until there is no slack in the cable. Then tighten the reel stop on back of the reel. Place cable gate into the large compartment for accessories. Completed assembly should resemble the photo below.

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Proper Use & Care

Safety Do not operate the AT system while wearing the Backpack.

Always use the waist strap on the backpack to reduce stress on your body.

Operation Never pull cable over the wheel frame of the reel (or coil it back onto the reel). This causes the wires in the cable to twist and shorten. Always spool and remove cable in a manner that uti-lizes the reel.

Refer to your Digitilt AT System Manual for operation of your inclinometer system.

Storage It is suggested for long-term storage of Digitilt AT Systems with detachable probes to place the probe in its hard case with inte-rior foam cushioning.

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