T
RIPOD
SET UP
T
ELESCOPE
ASSEMBLY
3
SETTING UP TRIPOD
(1), (2)
1) Locate equatorial mount/tripod head.
2) Locate and loosen the knurled knob at bottom
of the mount to seperate the tripod head.
3) Lie tripod head on its side. Fasten the tripod legs
to tripod head using the machine screws.
Use the screwdriver provided and do not
over-tighten the fasteners.
1.
INSTALLING ACCESSORY TRAY (3)
1) Locate tripod leg brace.
2) Use the screws already attached to the
hinges to mount the tray platform.
3) Attach eyepiece/accessory tray to hinges on tripod
legs using the small machine screws and wing nuts.
Flange fits under accessory tray when attached.
Note: Loosen the azimuthal adjustment knobs if mount does not
fit into tripod head completely. Retighten knobs to secure.
ATTACHING MOUNT TO TRIPOD (4)
1) Stand tripod upright.
2) Align metal dowel on the tropid head with the gap
between the azimuthal adjustment knobs underneath
the mount. Tighten the knurled knob underneath the
tripod head to secure mount to tripod.
4.
3.
2.
INSTALLING COUNTERWEIGHT (5), (6)
1) Locate counterweight rod.
2) Screw counterweight rod into threaded on the end
of the declination shaft. Tighten locknut on counterweight
rod until it is locked against the mount.
3) Unscrew the threaded cap from the end of the
counterweight rod.
4) Locate counterweights and slide them halfway along
counterweight rod. Tighten counterweight thumbs to
secure.
5) Replace cap on the end of counterweight rod.
5.
6.
ATTACHING THE
MOUNTING PLATE (7)
1) Position mounting plate on mounting bracket.
2) Secure by tightening the two locking screws.
7.
