Celestron 11074-XLT, Instruction Manual

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The CPC telescope comes completely pre-assembled and can be operational in a matter of minutes. The CPC and its accessories are
conveniently packaged in one reusable shipping carton while the tripod comes in its own box. Included with your telescope are the
following:
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40mm Eyepiece – 1¼"
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1¼" Star Diagonal
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50mm Finderscope and Quick Release Mounting Bracket
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1¼" Visual Back
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Car Battery Adapter
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Heavy Duty Tripod
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NexRemote Telescope Control Software w/ RS-232 cable
Assembling the CPC
Start by removing the telescope and tripod from their shipping cartons and set the telescopes round base on a sturdy flat surface. Always
carry the telescope by holding it from the lower portion of the fork arm on the hand control side and from the handle on the opposite
side. Remove all of the accessories from their individual boxes. Remember to save all of the containers so that they can be used to
transport the telescope. Before attaching the visual accessories, the telescope should be mounted on the tripod and the tube should be
positioned horizontal to the ground.
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For maximum rigidity, the Celestron heavy duty tripod has a leg support bracket/accessory tray. This bracket fits snugly against the
tripod legs, increasing stability while reducing vibration and flexure. However, the tripod must be shipped with the leg support bracket
detached so the tripod legs can collapse. To set up the tripod:
1. Hold the tripod with the head up and the legs pointed toward the ground.
2. Pull the legs away from the central column until they will not separate any further. The top of each tripod leg presses against the
tripod head to indicate maximum separation.
3. Remove the tension knob, located on the central column. See figure 3-1.
4. Place the leg support bracket over the central rod so that the cups on the end of each bracket are directly underneath each leg.
5. Rotate the tension knob until the bracket is secure against the tripod legs. Do not over tighten.
The tripod will now stand by itself. Once the telescope is attached to the tripod, readjust the tension knob to ensure that the leg support
bracket is snug. Once again, do not over tighten!