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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.
Insert the wing bolts through the holes from the bottom of the tripod leg brace and thread them into the holes in
the accessory tray. Tighten all bolts to ensure proper stability to the mount.
It is a good idea to adjust the height of the tripod before attaching the fork arm and tube. Minor adjustments can be made
later. To adjust the height of the tripod legs:
1.
Loosen the tripod leg locking bolt located on the side of each leg.
2.
Slide the inner portion of each leg down 6" to 8" inches.
3.
Tighten the tripod locking bolts to hold each leg in place.
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With the tripod properly assembled, the telescope tube and fork arm can easily be attached using the quick release coupling
screw located underneath the tripod mounting platform:
1.
Hold the telescope tube assembly by the fork arm and place the fork arm base inside the tripod mounting platform.
2.
Thread the coupling screw into the hole at the bottom of the fork arm base and hand tighten.
Your NexStar is fully assembled and is ready to attach the accessories.
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The HC and GT versions of the NexStar come with a hand control that
plugs into the side of the fork arm and can be stored in a holder that
attaches to the side of any tripod leg (see figure 2-2). The back of the hand
control has an opening that slides over the clip on the inside of the holder.
To remove the hand control from its holder, gently lift the hand control
upwards and remove it from the holder.
To attach the hand control holder to the tripod leg:
1.
Orient the holder so that the flanges with the holes go on either
side of the tripod leg with the flange facing the inside of the
tripod. Note: the tripod legs should be extended to the desired
height before installing the holder.
2.
Insert the mounting bolt through the holes in the holder flange.
3.
Thread the wing nut on the end of the bolt and tighten to secure
the holder.
Figure 2-2 – The Hand Control Holder
Tripod
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Holder Clip
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