Pentax 10 - Manual (Page 7)

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Getting Started
Unlocking from “Shipping Mode”
The Teleport is simply closed for routine transport and opened again
for use. When it was packed for shipping, the primary mirror was
“locked” and must be “unlocked” before first use.This will take some
time, but will also familiarize you with many details of your new scope
You will need a philips screwdriver and 3/8” wrench.
1. Open the scope per the instructions on
pages 8 & 9, then unlock the mirror as
follows.
2. Turn each of the three white collimation
knobs (see Fig 9) two full turns CCW.
3. Remove the mirror cell following steps 1-
4 on page 20, then return to step 4 below.
4. Place the cell carefully on a table,
mirror up. It will be covered by a solid
plate with three tabs (Fig 10).
5. Remove the screws holding the tabs to
the cell posts, and remove the plate.
6. Slide the cell so the top-post screw just
overhangs the table edge for access.
7. Hold the top center post screw with a philips
screwdriver and loosen its nut about a turn with
the wrench (Fig 11).
Fig 10: Remove the
mirror lock plate
Fig 11: The
top post
Fig 12: Adjust the sling
collimation
knobs
counterweights
top centerpost
screw
sling
screws
Fig 9: The mirror cell
8. Turn the screw CCW almost 1/2 turn so
its small edge notch is at the top. Hold
it there with the screwdriver while
retightening the nut with the wrench.
This orients the eccentric post so it no
longer presses against the mirror.
9. Holding the cell vertical behind the mirror box, plug in the
fan cord, then reinstall the cell and tighten all six screws.
Check Adjustment of the Mirror Sling
Aim the scope about 30
°
up from horizontal and push forward on each of the black
triangles on the back of the mirror. The mirror should
move forward easily, then return when you release it. If
the mirror sticks at the top, the sling is too tight and is
holding the mirror against the top center post. If it sticks
at either bottom triangle, the sling is too loose, letting the
mirror rest on the lower posts. To adjust, loosen the lower
right cell post lock nut while holding the screw (Fig 12).
Turn the screw back and forth enough to raise and lower
the mirror. Hold it near the top of its travel range with
the screwdriver while retightening the lock nut.