15
PREPARATION
Assembling the Mount
Setting up the Tripod
Ferrule
Rubber
Extension lock lever
Level
Leg brace lock screw
Center column
Leg brace
Refer to the instruction manual of your telescope and accessory together with this manual when you attach the optical tube assembly to the mount.
The unit includes heavy items. Take care not to drop them when assembling as it could cause seriously damage the equipment or lead to injury.
Take care not to pinch your finger with moveable pieces when setting up.
1
Place the tripod on level ground to make the telescope stable
during observation.
2
Unfasten the extension lock lever on the tripod leg by pulling it
out so that the tripod leg can be adjusted. To keep better stability,
extend the upper section of the tripod legs first. Pull out the tripod
legs until each leg comes to your desired length.
3
Fasten the extension lock lever to hold the tripod leg securely in
place.
4
Loosen the lock screw on the leg brace and pull the tripod legs
apart until the leg brace is fully extended.
