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2.3. SmartEQ
TM
Mount Assembly
NOTE: The SmartEQ
TM
mount is a precision astronomical instrument. It is highly recommended that
you read the entire manual and become familiar with the nomenclature and function of all
components before starting the assembly.
STEP 1. Setup Tripod
Expand the tripod legs. Put the Accessory Tray onto the Tripod Support Bracket. Slightly push down
Accessory Tray while turn it, until the tray is locked into the Tripod Support Bracket.
(Figure 1)
. Adjust the
tripod height by unlocking and re-locking the tripod leg screws (not shown) to a desired height. Position the
tripod so that the Alignment Peg faces north, if you are in Northern Hemisphere
(Figure 2)
.
Figure 1
. Install tripod support bracket
Figure 2
. Alignment peg position
The Alignment Peg may be moved to the opposite position if used at latitude lower than 20º to avoid
counterweights hit the tripod leg
.
STEP 2. Attach the SmartEQ
TM
Mount:
Remove the Latitude Adjustment Screw from its Storage Position by unscrewing it all the way out
(Figure 3)
. Retract the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs to allow enough clearance for the Alignment Peg seating
in the house. Tighten the Azimuth Lock to secure the mount
(Figure 4)
.
Figure 3
. Remove Latitude Adjustment Screw
Figure 4
. Install mount onto the tripod
Thread in the Latitude Adjustment Screw into the Adjustment Position, a threaded hole above the
Storage Position
(Figure 5)
. Loosen the Latitude Clutch Screw and tune the Latitude Adjustment Screw to
raise the mount altitude (latitude) to about 30 degree, as shown in
Figure 6
.
Tripod support
bracket
Accessory tray
Lock point
Alignment peg
Lat. adj. screw
Azi. adj. knob (X2)
Azimuth lock
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