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3. HEM44 Mount Assembly
NOTE: The HEM44 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. Set up tripod
The mount has a 102mm base. Thread the
Alignment Peg
onto the tripod head, on top of a tripod
leg, or between two legs for low latitude. Insert the Accessory Tray through the center rod and secure the
setup by tightening Locking Knob from underneath. If you are using a carbon fiber tripod, please use
outside 4 threaded holes.
Figure 9. HEM44 tripod top : LiteRoc tripod (left) and Carbon fiber tripod (right)
Step 2. Attach mount head
Remove the mount from the package. Retract the 2x Azimuth (Azi) Adjustment Screws from both
sides to leave ample space for the alignment peg to be fitted in between the 2x Azi Adj. Screws. Remove
the 2x Azi Locking Screws from the mount base and insert them into the opening next. Secure the mount
head by tightening the Azi Locking Screws into the M6 holes on the tripod. An Allen wrench is stored in the
EQ base if needed.
Figure 10. Attach the mount
Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs. Use the build-in Bubble Level Indicator or an external
leveler for this purpose.
Step 3. Adjust latitude
Without any payload, slightly loosen the 4x Latitude Locking Screws. Use the Latitude Adjustment
Knob to set the correct latitude value, as displayed in the Latitude Mark Window.
Insert the Allen wrench
into the Latitude Adjustment Knob for more turning torque.
Azi. Locking Screw
Allen wrench
Azi. Adj. Screw
