Setting up and taking down the system

Setting up the tripod

Take the MT 190X3 tripod out of the carrying case on site. Extend all of the tripod legs to their full length and spread the tripod legs out from the middle position to the first stop. Release the locks to extend the tripod legs. If you hold the tripod upright, gravity will force the legs to slide out until they stop. Once the end position has been reached, lock the legs in place again.

Placing the room scanner on the tripod

Once the tripod has been set up, take the HottScan HS-1 scanner out of the carrying case. It is recommended that you hold the scanner with one hand on the handle and the other hand on the base. Remove the tommy screw from the tripod before setting the scanner on it. Hold the HottScan HS-1 so that the spigot is positioned vertically and lower it into the opening on the tripod. The opening is tubular in shape and has three flat sides. Rotate the spigot on the HottScan HS-1 to fit one of the three possible positions. Tighten the tommy screw by hand until the room scanner is firmly secured in place. The scanner is now mounted on the tripod and ready to use. The scanner sensors are located at a height of approx. 163 cm. This height corresponds with natural viewing habits and is ideal for 3D modelling.

Removing the room scanner from the tripod

To remove the scanner, first loosen the tommy screw on the tripod. With one hand on the handle, lift the scanner up and out of the opening on the tripod. Hold on to the tripod with the other hand. Once you have removed the scanner from the tripod, put the scanner back into the carrying case.

Taking down the tripod

Loosen the clamping devices on the legs of the tripod and slide the legs back in. If you hold the tripod so the legs are facing up, gravity will force them to slide back in until they stop. Once they have reached the end position, tighten the clamping devices once again. Put the tripod in the carrying case.

Caution: The HottScan HS-1 is a measuring device that can be destroyed or lose its measuring accuracy if not used as intended. Improper use includes the scanner falling over, being dropped or getting banged around when moving from site to site. Improper use also includes using the scanner in violation of the specifications for moisture and temperature.