Orion 52598, Instruction Manual

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At the end of your observing session, be sure to slide the power 
switch to OFF to preserve battery life.

Changing the Battery in the Red Dot Scope

The red dot scope uses a standard CR2032 3V lithium ion 
battery. Should it die, follow these steps to replace it with a 
fresh one:

1.  Remove the battery cover by pulling it downward from the 

front slot (

Figure 24

).

2.  Remove the old battery from underneath the spring tab 

and replace it with a new one, with (+) side facing the 
spring tab as shown in 

Figure 25

. 

3.  Replace the battery cover and snap it into place.

Using your Telescope

Choosing an Observing Site

When selecting a location for observing, get as far away as 
possible from direct artificial light such as street lights, porch 
lights, and automobile headlights. The glare from these lights will 
greatly impair your dark-adapted night vision. Avoid viewing over 
rooftops and chimneys, as they often have warm air currents 
rising from them. Similarly, avoid observing from indoors through 
an open (or closed) window, because the temperature difference 

Bottom ground 

plate

Center bolt

Front panel

Figure 12.

 Attach a side brace to each side 

panel with base assembly screws.

Figure 15.

 Place the base assembly over the bottom ground plate 

so that the center bolt aligns with the center hole in the top ground 

plate.

Figure 14.

 Install the top ground plate to the 

side panel assembly as shown. 

Figure 13. 

Attach the front panel to the 

two side panels.

Tension knob

Spring washer

Flat washer

Figure 16. 

Place the flat washer then the spring washer over the 

bolt, then thread on the azimuth tension knob.