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2.4 attaching the counterweight shaft and
counterweights
CAUTION: Always install the counterweight(s) before
installing your telescope on the mount! (And when pack-
ing up, always remove the telescope from the mount
before removing the counterweights.)
1. Thread the counterweight shaft into the mount
(
Figure 13a).
2. Remove the safety stop knob from the end of the
counterweight shaft.
3. Loosen the lock knob on the counterweight(s), then
slide one or more counterweights (depending on your
instrument payload) onto the shaft. Tighten the lock knob.
4. Replace the safety stop knob on the counterweight shaft
(Figure 13b).
Figure 13. (a)
The counterweight shaft threads into the
mount.
(b)
Install the counterweight(s) and replace the safety
stop knob.
Figure 12.
Install the azimuth adjustment knobs and thread
them in all the way.
Figure 11.
Install the two azimuth locking bolts.
Primary
locking
knob
Satefy
stop knob
Jackscrew
handle
Altitude
jackscrew
Altitude
lock bolt
Azimuth
locking bolt
Bubble
level
Small
washer
Slot
Large
washer
Azimuth
adjustment
knobs
Altitude
lock knob
a.
b.
