Takahashi E-160ED, Instruction Manual

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Mounting the Finder Scope
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The ε-160ED can be used with the
Takahashi 6x30 or 7x50 finder scope and
finder scope bracket (sold separately).
Place the finder bracket in on the finder
pedestal as shown in the figure below.
Securely fix the Finder bracket to the
Finder base with the cap bolts and washers
included with the Finder bracket. Use the
included Hex Wrench (4 mm) to tighten the
bolts. If you install and tighten these bolts
without attaching the Finder bracket, they
will come into contact with the telescope
tube and may cause damage.
6 x 30 Finder scope ▼
Insert the 6x30 mm Finder scope into the
Finder bracket as shown in the upper right
figure and adjust the position so that the
Finder scope centering screw presses the
groove on the Finder scope. Adjust the
Finder scope adjustment screw and the
Finder scope centering screw so that the
gap between the inner circumference of the
Finder bracket and the Finder scope itself is
even, and fix with the Lock nuts.
Hex Wrench (4mm)
Washer
Finder Bracket
Hex Cap Bolt
Groove
6x30 Finder Scope
Finder scope centering screw
Lock Nut
Finder Bracket
Finder Base
Attaching the Finder Scope ▼
(requires a flathead screwdriver)
If the Finder scope adjustment screws
and the end of the Finder scope centering
screws are too far inside the Finder
bracket, they will hinder the insertion of the
Finder scope. To back out the centering
screws, back off the Lock nut of the Finder
scope adjustment screw and back out the
adjustment screw. To back out the Finder
scope centering screws, use a flathead
screwdriver to back out the screws.
(Note)
To prevent small scratches on the Finder
scope, you may wish to use clear tape (3
layers) to protect the Finder scope where it
meets the Finder bracket screws.
Finder Base
Finder Scope Adjusting Screw
Caution
Never use the Finder scope and Finder
bracket as a handle to lift the ε-160ED.
This can damage the Finder bracket
and the Optical tube assembly, creating
alignment problems.