ETX 90/125 USERS ONLY:
Remove the end nut from
the spreader shaft and slide the spreader in between
the telescope legs. Attach the end nut and hand tighten
until the telescope legs are held snuggly in the most
spread position. Position the tripod where you want the
telescope to be and check that the top of the tripod is
approximately level. Use the included bubble level/
compass to level the tripod head.
Mounting the Telescope
4 ETX 80 USERS ONLY:
Thread the supplied bolts
about two or three turns through the underside of
the telescope base. Line up the bolts over the key-
like holes on the top of the tripod and slide the bolts
into the holes. Rotate the telescope counter-clockwise
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ETX 90/125 USERS ONLY:
On the tripod, loosen the
latitude control knob and lift up the tilt-plate so that you
can easily access the underside of the plate. Re-lock
the latitude control knob, so the assembly doesn’t slip
while you are attaching the telescope.
Take the ETX 90/125 from its packaging and line up
the mounting holes on the base of the telescope with
the tripod attachment knobs. Thread both attachment
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Unlock the latitude control knob and lower the tilt-plate
until it is level (push the tilt-plate down until it stops;
this is the level position). Lock the latitude control
knob.
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Lift the battery cover located in between the mount
fork arms. Gently remove the battery holder from the
compartment so you don’t accidentally pull out the
wires attached to the holder. Insert 6 user supplied
“AA” batteries (ETX125 uses 8) in the holder. Refer
to the diagram on the holder to orient the batteries
properly Replace the holder back into the battery
Latitude control knob
Spreader Shaft
Spreader Bar
End Nut
Lock knob
Thumb-Screws
Align
Align
Mounting bolts
