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Finding your way using a map and compass 4. Draw a line along
1. Place the compass on the map with the edge of the straight edge
the compass pointing from your starting position of the compass
base plate,
(where you are) to the desired finish point.
extending it as
2. Rotate the dial until the red orienting arrow and
needed 5 .
lines in the bottom of the dial are parallel with the north 5. Repeat this
pointing meridian lines on the map. process for
3. Pick up the compass from the map and hold the landmark #2
compass level in front of you. Turn yourself until the and again for #3.
red north seeking needle is inside of the red needle 6. The triangle
8010 outline. The direction of travel arrow on the base plate
is now pointing towards your desired finish point.
formed by the
three lines
Luminous Glow 4. In the landscape, pick out a landmark along crossing will
your direction of travel and move towards it, checking approximate your position on the map.
periodically that your needle and red needle outline are
aligned. Repeat this procedure until your destination Brunton Limited Warranty:
Parts of the Compass: is reached. Brunton warrants your manufactured product to remain
free of defects during the warranty period. Brunton’s
1. Azimuth ring w/ 2° graduations products are intended to be used in harsh outdoor
2. Orienting Needle Outine environments. As such, the Brunton Limited Warranty
3. Compass Needle does not cover normal wear and tear, damage due to
4. Rotating Dial misuse or rough handling or chemical exposure, and
5. Bearing Index line alteration. Product not registered will not be covered
Finding your heading/bearing without a map under the Brunton Limited Warranty.
6. Direction of Travel Arrow
1. Select a visible landmark along the route you wish to
7. Map Magnifier
travel such as a rock formation or mountain top. Warranty Period:
8. Inch Scale The Brunton Limited Warranty is valid for one year
With the compass held level, point the direction of
9. Liquid Filled Vial for Smoother Needle Movement from the date of purchase. Products seeking warranty
travel arrow on the compass base plate at the
10. Ergonomic Base Plate must be accompanied by proof of original purchase
landmark. (Fig 3a) If you’re
11. Declination Adjustment Index Line and completion of Product Registration on Brunton.com.
using a mirrored compass, Fig. 3a
12. Lanyard lash point
center the landmark in the Obtaining access to Brunton Limited Warranty:
sighting window, and position Requests for warranty may be made by contacting
Magnetic Declination the mirror so that a top view Warranty Services at 1-800-443-4871 or
The difference between True North and Magnetic of the compass dial is visible via [email protected]. Should a defect occur
North (which attracts your compass needle) varies in your Brunton branded product which is not due to
negligence or by fault or accident, and if the product
current declination visit NOAA’s online declination qualifies for the Brunton Limited Warranty, we shall,
2. Rotate the dial until the red outline aligns at our option, either repair or replace it without
calculator here: www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomagmodels/ with the north-seeking needle. Read your heading/ charge, and will pay the cost of return shipment to
Declination.jsp bearing at the index you (you must pay for cost of shipment to Brunton).
line. (Fig 3b) When using a Refunds are only available for those items purchased
mirrored compass, keep Fig. 3b directly from Brunton.com within 30 days of purchase.
Your Brunton Compass
features tool-free your landmark centered in
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declination adjustment. To the sighting window, and BRUNTON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
adjust, place your thumb align the needle with the OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THERE ARE NO OTHER
in the center of the liquid orienting arrow using the EXPRESS WARRANTIES BEYOND THE BRUNTON LIMITED
WARRANTY UNLESS MANDATORY LAW PROVIDES
the vial with your mirror. OTHERWISE. THESE WARRANTY TERMS ARE SUBJECT
3. Keep the needle aligned with the red orienteering TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

bottom through outline as you travel to your landmark. Repeat

opening in the center of procedure until your destination is reached.
Fig. 1 the vial base. Hold the
rotating dial (part no 4 If you know your bearing
above) still with you other hand, and then twist the 1. If you have been given a bearing in degrees to
. Adjust to follow, turn the dial so that the index line aligns with
the appropriate declination setting according to your the correct bearing degree number. Hold the
location using the red hash mark at the tip of your compass level with the direction of travel arrow
orienteering needle. When complete, the compass will pointed straight ahead.
2. Turn your body until Fig. 4
automatically compensate for declination.
the needle is aligned with
For example, if your current declination is 20 degrees the red needle outline. You
West (or 20°W) the compass should adjust 20 degrees now face your correct
direction of travel
the factory setting at zero declination, and then com- 1900 Taylor Ave. • Louisville, CO 80027
pensated according the declination scale (Fig 2a & 2b) 3. Pick out a landmark along
your direction of travel and move towards it,
Fig. 2a 220 Fig. 2b 200
220 checking periodically that your needle
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0 and red needle outline are aligned. Repeat this
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procedure until your destination is reached.
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Finding your position on a map (triangulation)

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landmarks that can be seen in the landscape as well

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as on the map. These would generally be obvious

rock formations, river bends or mountain tops.
Orienting the map to north
Since a map represents the lay of the land, you the bearing per instructions above.
must accurately orient your map to the lay of the 3. Place your compass on the map, with one corner
land if you wish to match the geographical picture of the straight edge on Landmark #1. Rotate the
with the map image. base plate of the compass so that the needle
1. Adjust Compass for Declination. and the red needle outline align.
2. Turn Dial to Zero Degree North with the
direction-of-travel arrow.
3. Place compass along the north pointing
meridian lines on the map.
4. Without moving the compass, rotate map until
the red north seeking needle end is inside of the
red needle outline.