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How To Set Up
Note: We recommend assembling your telescope for the first time in the daylight or in a lit room so
that you can familiarize yourself with assembly steps and all components.
1.
Take the tripod (Part 3) and fully extend each leg.
2.
Align the accessory tray (Part 4) and turn 180 degrees to lock into place.
3a.
Assemble the panhandle mount (Part 2) by screwing in the handle and placing the mount onto the
tripod.
3b1.
If the mount includes a locking knob, insert the washer first then the spacer and turn the knob to
securely lock the mount to the tripod.
3b2.
If the mount includes a locking screw, insert the washer first then the spacer and using a hex wrench
(if included), turn the screw to securely lock the mount to the tripod.
4.
Adjust the height of the tripod by unlocking the leg locking knob first (Part 9) and slide one tripod leg
at a time to the preferred length. Repeat this two more times.
5a-b.
Locate the mounting bracket at the bottom of your telescope (Part 10). Slide in the telescope and
lock it into place with the mount locking screw (Part 11).
6a.
Remove the dust cover from the telescope and insert an eyepiece. 26 mm is preferred.
6b.
Tighten the eyepiece locking screws (Part 12) on the focuser (Part 5) to secure the eyepiece in place.
7.
To move the telescope up or down, loosen the handle (Part 2), move the telescope up or down and
tighten the handle to lock it to the desired position.
8a.
To turn the telescope left or right, loosen the azimuth (horizontal) tension knob. (Part 13).
8b.
Turn the telescope left or right to the desired position.
8c.
Tighten the azimuth (horizontal) tension knob (Part 13) to keep the telescope securely in place.
Attaching Smartphone Mount:
Once you have set up your telescope, install the smartphone mount to the mounting bracket. You will
need a screwdriver (not included) for this step.
1.
Grab the Smartphone Mount with Bluetooth (Part 14) and the included screws.
2.
Align the Smartphone Mount to the mounting bracket and slide it into place.
3.
With the screwdriver, insert the screws and tigthen.
