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The LCM comes partially assembled and can be operational in a matter of minutes. The LCM is conveniently packaged in one
reusable shipping carton that contains the following accessories:
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Erect Image Diagonal (60/80LCM only)
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StarPointer Finderscope
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Accessory Tray
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Your LCM comes in three major sections: the optical tube, the motorized mount and the tripod. These sections can be attached
in seconds using the quick release coupling screw located under the tripod mounting platform and the dovetail mounting clamp
located on the outside of the motorized base. To begin, 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 tube and mount should be attached to the tripod. First, install the accessory tray onto the tripod legs:
1.
Remove the tripod from the box and spread the legs apart
until the center leg brace is fully extended.
2.
Locate the accessory tray, and place it on top of the tripod center
support brace in between the tripod legs (see figure 2-1).
3.
Rotate the accessory tray so that the central hole in the tray
slides over the flange post in the center of the support
bracket.
4.
Finally, rotate the tray so that the locking tabs slide under the
locking clips on center leg brace. You will feel the tray snap
into place.
It is a good idea to level the tripod by adjusting the height of the tripod legs before attaching the motorized base and tube.
Minor adjustments can be made later. To adjust the height of the tripod legs:
1.
Lift the tripod leg locking lever located on the side of each leg.
2.
Slide the inner portion of each leg down 6" to 8" inches.
3.
Adjust the tripod height until the base is visually level and press down the locking levers to secure into place.
Figure 2-1
Flange Post
Locking Tabs
Locking
Clips
