AutoStar #497 HANDBOX
Appendix F
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The Meade X-Wedge is designed for use with the Meade Giant
Field Tripod.
Warning: If the telescope is placed on the wedge without
the fi eld tripod attached to it, the wedge will be seriously
overbalanced and the telescope could tip over.
The X-Wedge instructions are written for use with either
the Meade Standard Field or Giant Field Tripod. The
assembly procedure requires two people who can lift about
55 pounds each.
X-Wedge Assembly
The required wedge hardware is shipped within the wedge
carton (
Fig. A
).
1. Locate the two 8-32 hex screws and the tangent
arm (
Fig. A, 6
).
2. Attach the tangent arm to the tripod using the
supplied 8-32 hex screws. Note: the fl at surface
of the tangent arm should face upwards (
Fig. D)
.
APPENDIX F: X-WEDGE INSTALLATION
Figure C
. Parts of the X-Wedge. (1) Tilt-plate; (2) Mounting slot
at top of tilt plate; (3) Latitude lock screw (one on each side);
(4) Vernier pointer; (5) Latitude Scale; (6) Azimuth Control Knob;
(7) Wedge Body; (8) Plate center hole; (9) Latitude control screw
(adjustment knob not shown); (10) Mounting slots; (11) Center
bolt hole.
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D
E
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F
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Figure B
. Fully assembled tripod.
B
Tripod Head
C
Threaded Rod
D
T-handle
Tension
Knob
E
Spreader
F
Leg Lock Knobs
G
Extension Strut
H
Tension Hub
I
Retaining clip
(not
visible)
B
C
D
E
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Figure A
. Hardware kit for the X-Wedge.
B
Hex wrenches (3)
E
3/8" hex screws (3)
and washers (3)
C
Center mounting
bolt (1) and washer (1)
G
Tangent
arm (1) and
connecting
8-32 hex
screws (2)
F
5/16" hex
screws (3)
and
washers (3)
D
Threaded rod cap (1)
and threaded rod sleeve insert (1)
Figure D
. Attach the tangent arm with the fl at surface facing up.
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