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MOUNT ASSEMBLY
Fig. 1
ASSEMBLING THE TRIPOD LEGS (Fig.1)
1) Slowly loosen the height adjustment clamp and
gently pull out the lower section of each tripod
leg. Tighten the clamps to hold the legs in place.
2) Spread the tripod legs apart to stand the tripod upright.
3) Place a carpenter's level or bubble level on the top of
the tripod legs. Adjust the height of each tripod leg until
the tripod head is properly leveled. Note that the tripod
legs may not be at same length when the equatorial
mount is level.
ATTACHING THE ACCESSORY TRAY (Fig. 3)
1) Slide the accessory tray along the primary locking
shaft until it pushes against the tripod legs.
2) Secure with the washer and locking knob.
ATTACHING MOUNT TO TRIPOD LEGS (Fig. 2)
1) Align metal dowel on the tripod head with the gap between
the azimuth adjustment knobs underneath the mount.
2) Push the primary locking shaft up against the mount and
turn the knurled knob underneath to secure mount to tripod.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
TRIPOD SET UP
Fig. 2.
Note: Loosen the azimuth adjustment knobs if mount does not
fit into tripod head completely. Retighten knobs to secure.
INSTALLING THE COUNTER-
WEIGHTS (Fig. 4, 5)
1) Loosen the counterweight rod lock knob and gently
pull out the counterweight rod. Re-tighten the lock
knob to secure the counterweight rod in place.
2) Unscrew the threaded cap from the end of the
counterweight rod.
3) Locate the counterweights and slide them halfway
along the counterweight rod. Tighten the counterweight
thumb screws to secure.
5) Replace the cap on the end of the counterweight rod.
EQ-6
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
EQ-6
ATTACHING THE MOUNTING PLATE (Fig.6)
1) Position the mounting plate on the mounting bracket.
2) Secure by tightening the two locking screws.
ATTACHING THE TUBE RINGS (Fig.7)
1) Remove the telescope tube assembly from
its plastic packaging.
2) Remove the tube rings from the telescope by
releasing their thumb nuts and opening their hinges.
3) Using the bolts provided, fasten the tube rings to
the mount with the 10mm wench provided.
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