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HCH HAGL Ö F HEIG H T COM P ASS MANUAL E N G LISH 2013-0 8 -21 REV 1 .1 JN/GH

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The HCH Haglöf Clinometer Compass with Height Measuring Function is used to measure horizontal and vertical

angles. With the built-in compass, the HCH is great for forest inventories and survey work. The instrument is

rugged and durable, yet small enough to fit in your pocket. The HCH features azimuth compass 0 - 360° graduated

in 1° increments and accuracy to 2.5°. The clinometer measures -55° to +85°, graduated in 0.1° increments with

accuracy to 0.2°. The HCH is operated with one button, it has magnetic declination and is easy to calibrate. The

HCH Compass Clinometer with Height Function has an adjustable correction of local discrepancies as well as built-

in digital functions that will adjust the compass if not held horizontally. Heights can be measured from optional

distance and location in relation to the height position of the measuring object. The built-in compass function

offer better functionality and increased utility and uses a regular AA battery to operate.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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HCH HAGLÖF HEIGHT COMPASS MANUAL ENGLISH 2013-08-21 REV 1.1 JN/GH H HCH V1 The HCH Haglöf Clinometer Compass with Height Measuring Function is used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. With the built-in compass, the HCH is great for forest inventories and survey work. The instrument is rugged and durable, yet small enough to fit in your pocket. The HCH features azimuth compass 0 - 360° graduated in 1° increments and accuracy to 2.5°. The clinometer measures -55° to +85°, graduated in 0.
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HCH HAGLÖF HEIGHT COMPASS MANUAL ENGLISH 2013-08-21 REV 1.1 JN/GH TO USE Maintain both eyes open when measuring. One eye reads the display and the other eye monitors the measuring object/surrounding. After only a short time this way to work will feel comfortable, and the advantage is that you can avoid measuring the wrong tree height for example.
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HCH HAGLÖF HEIGHT COMPASS MANUAL ENGLISH 2013-08-21 REV 1.1 JN/GH HGT + 21.3 M When a result is displayed, aim at the top or other optional height on the same object and press the button again. If you wish to measure more heights on the same object, simply repeat the process of aiming, pressing and releasing the button. ’C º’ (COMPASS) Note: The compass needs to be calibrated before it is used. Calibration is made in the menu CAL.
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HCH HAGLÖF HEIGHT COMPASS MANUAL ENGLISH 2013-08-21 REV 1.1 JN/GH ’ANG’ (ANGLE MEASURING) Press the button three (3) times. The current angle is displayed. Use the two horizontal lines in the display as aim. Complete the measuring with a short button press. ’SET’ (SETTINGS) The deviation varies from location to location. To compensate for the deviation, you need to consider the location you are presently at when adjusting the compass. Note that the deviation can vary from time to time as well.
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HCH HAGLÖF HEIGHT COMPASS MANUAL ENGLISH Deviation in some large cities: INTERNATIONAL Anchorage Atlanta Bombay Boston London Little Rock Livingston, MT Münich New York City Orlando Oslo Paris Calgary Chicago Denver Jerusalem Rio de Janeiro San Francisco Seattle Shanghai Toronto Vancouver Washington DC Waterbury, CT Stockholm 22º -4º -1º -16º -4º 3º 14º 1º -14º -5º -2º -2º -18º -3º 10º 3º -21º 15º 19º -5º -11º -20º -10º -14º 2º ©HAGLÖF SWEDEN AB 2013-08-21 REV 1.
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HCH HAGLÖF HEIGHT COMPASS MANUAL ENGLISH 2013-08-21 REV 1.1 JN/GH ’CAL’ (CALIBRATION) The compass needs to be calibrated at each battery change, also if the same battery is removed and used again or if the battery is somehow dispositioned. The calibration is made in the CAL menu. Press four (4) times to activate the function. Rotate the HCH instrument during 10-20 seconds at least 1-2 rotations, preferably on a plane surface free from magnetic objects.
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HCH HAGLÖF HEIGHT COMPASS MANUAL ENGLISH 2013-08-21 REV 1.1 JN/GH WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION Haglöf Sweden AB warrants that this product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal intended use, for a period of 12 months after date of shipment. The warranty excludes the battery, the accessories and any written materials.
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HCH OPERATOR’S GUIDE V1.0 ENU 2013-01-08 CHOOSE THE HAGLÖF INSTRUMENT MODEL THAT FITS YOUR MEASURING NEEDS AND EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WITH DIGITAL MEASURING RESULTS! The EC II is an easy to use field instrument that offers accurate measuring results on inclination and heights of objects, usually trees. Heights are measured from any known distance.