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For a Wild T16, should horizontal and vertical clamps be tightened for transportation of the theodolite?
Yes.
I used the T16 in the late 80s. I don't agree with you about tightening the clamps for transportation of the theodolite. I tried to find supporting documentation that addresses this issue. I couldn't find anything in the attached technical manual.
Do you have the old model or the new model?
https://www.wild-heerbrugg.shop/index.php?cPath=1_3_5_25_58
@field-dog It is the newer leica model in the 300000's
@field-dog THank you for the technical data. I will review it. I had my older party chiefs always telling me to keep the motions unlocked on our sokkia's when we used locking motions. I was unsure about this for the older Wild Heerbrugg and Leica versions