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Looking at or near the
Sun
will cause
irreversible
damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
4b
4a
3
2
1
A screwdriver or other
1/4" shaft that can be
used as a lever will be
useful during assembly.
Refer to images pages 4 to 10 for location of various
telescope features.
Tripod Assembly
Before you pull legs out of collapsed tripod, notice the
pattern of the pins on top of the tripod (photo). Set the
legs so the leg opposite the single pin is pointing North.
Above 20° latitude (or South in Southern hemisphere)—
if less than 20°, use the Low Latitude kit; see step #26.
Set up on a surface of concrete, or if on the ground,
must be a solid surface (such as granite).
CAUTION: AVOID GRASS AND DIRT. THE MAX
ASSEMBLY WILL SINK INTO GROUND, NOT REMAIN
LEVEL AND TIP OVER, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY
TO THE ASSEMBLY AND OBSERVERS.
Turn the three coarse adjustment leg lock levers to
unlock the legs of the tripod. See Photo 5 for a close up
of a lock lever.
Extend the legs outward. Note that the legs need not be
extended fully. Extend them so that the base of the tri-
pod coarsely level with the horizon. You can make fine
leveling adjustments later.
Pedestal Assembly and Adjusting Latitude Position
Mount Pedestal onto the tripod...
CAUTION: THE PEDESTAL REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE TO
LIFT THE ASSEMBLY.
...Using the 3 lock pins on the base of the tripod as a
guide, place the Pedestal over the lock pins. Note that
these pins are spring-loaded and are self-locating.
ASSEMBLY
Pointing to ± 5°
of the pole
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