3.2.
Preparing for use
POSITIONING OF THE UNIT
The ambient temperature must not exceed 40°C and ambient humidity should not exceed 85%. Place the
unit in a way that ensures good air circulation. Keep the unit away from any hot surfaces. Always operate
the unit on a level, stable, clean, fireproof and dry surface and out of the reach of children and persons of
impaired mental, sensory and intellectual functions.
Before first use, wipe the lens and eyeglasses that may have become dusty beforehand with a dry, soft
cloth.
3.3.
Assembling the device
1.
Insert the 3 ends of the tripod into the holes in the mounting plate respectively. Insert the wing screws
through the holes in the legs and tighten them to secure the position of the legs.
2.
Insert the pin protruding from the circular parallactic head plate into the centre hole of the tripod
mounting plate.
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12. Declination clamp
13. Declination adjustment rim
14. Rectascension clamp
15. Octascensis adjusting gear
16. Octascense adjustment ring
17. Counterweight shaft
18. Counterweight
19. Counterweight protection washer
20. Counterweight clamp
21. Parallactic head
22. Objective
23. Azimuth adjustment clamp
24. Latitude adjustment clamp
25. Eyepiece tube
26. Focusing knob
27. Rectascension adjustment knob
28. Declination adjustment knob
29. Lens hood
30. Extendable tripod extension
31. Tripod extension clamp
32. Screws
33. Dust dome