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9. Attach the hand controller bracket to the two posts with
the included screws (
Figure 8).
2.2 attaching the Mount to the Tripod Pier
1. Lift the mount out of the case with both hands, using the
handles attached to the mount.
2. Before attaching the mount, if the azimuth adjustment
knobs are installed, make sure there is a wide gap
between the bolts
(Figure 9).
3. Then place the mount on the tripod pier, aligning the
metal post on the top of the pier with the gap between
the two azimuth adjustment knobs
(Figure 10).
4. Once the mount is seated on the pier, turn the primary
locking knob clockwise. That turns the threaded center
post on the pier, which threads into the hole on the
bottom center of the mount. Turn the knob until tight.
5. Install the two azimuth locking bolts with washers; do not
tighten them completely yet
(Figure 11).
6. Install the two azimuth adjustment knobs if they are not
already installed. Thread them in as far as they will go.
Refer to
Figure 12.
7. Install the two altitude locking bolts if they are not already
installed. Do not tighten them completely.
8. Unthread and remove one of the two ball-head screws
from the end of the jackscrew handle and slide the
jackscrew handle into the hole in the altitude jackscrew.
Then replace the ball-head screw.
2.3 leveling the Mount
The HDX110 mount has a built-in bubble level, shown in
Figure 12, making it easy to level the mount using the three
leveling pads that you placed under the tripod legs. It will be
easier to do this now, before attaching the counterweights and
telescope.
1. Adjusting the leveling screw on the leveling pad will raise
or lower the tripod leg. Adjust one or more of the leveling
screws until the bubble is centered in the circle of the
bubble level. The small holes on the side of the leveling
screw and locking ring can accept a small “tool,” such as
a Phillips screwdriver shaft or an Allen wrench, to aid in
turning them, if needed
(Figure 7).
We found it helpful to lift the corresponding tripod leg with
one hand (yes, it’s heavy!) while turning the leveling screw
with the other hand.
2. Lightly tighten the lock rings on all three pads after the
mount is leveled.
Figure 8.
The hand controller bracket installed.
Figure 10.
When installing the mount on the tripod pier,
align the metal post on the pier with the slot on the mount’s
baseplate.
Figure 9.
If the azimuth adjustment bolts are already
installed, make sure there is a wide gap between them in the
slot.
Gap
Altazimuth
adjustment
knob
Altazimuth
adjustment
knob
Metal
post
Slot
Slot for
metal
post
