Step 6
Orient the tripod and mount to
face “True North/South”.
(Magnetic north/south is a few
degrees off from the celestial
poles. Use a reference app to
ensure that the mount is facing
the correct direction.)
Step 7
Slide the counterweight onto
the counterweight shaft at its
lowest position.
Make sure that the clutches
on the mount head are
disengaged.
Make sure that counterweight
safety screw is attached to the
end of the counterweight shaft.
Step 8
Disengage the clutch lock
(black ring with thumb spokes)
and orient the saddle to face
left to right with the dovetail
locking screw facing away
from you.
Step 9
Attach the telescope/camera
to the mount via the dovetail
clamp. Roughly balance the
telescope/camera so it does
not fall left or right.
Tighten the hand knob to hold
down the telescope/camera.
Ensure that the telescope/
camera is attached firmly
before letting go.
NOTE:
Never attach your telescope/camera to the mount before adding the counterweight.
It is important not to exceed the total weight payload of the mount. Doing so will result in damage to the equipment. Do not add any additional counterweight to
the shaft as this will overload the mount.
By orienting the saddle left to right (sideways), this prevents the attached device from sliding out if the clamp is not securely fastened.
The mount is capable of
handling both low and high
latitudes. Ensure that the
correct counterweight bore
hole is used.
The reference images will
help identify where the
counterweight shaft should
be position. When setting for
lower altitudes, remove the
counterweight shaft cap on the
front of the mount (Fig. 1a).
Counterweight
shaft cap
Fig. 1a
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