Sky-Watcher EQ5 MOUNT - Manual (Page 8)

Note: Loosen the azimuthal adjustment knobs if mount does not
fit into tripod head completely. Retighten knobs to secure.
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FOR EQ5 MOUNT
ATTACHING MOUNT TO TRIPOD (Fig.20)
1) Align metal dowel on the tripod head with the gap
between the azimuthal adjustment knobs underneath
the mount. Tighten the knurled knob underneath the
tripod head to secure mount to tripod.
ADJUSTING THE TRIPOD LEGS (Fig.18)
1) Slowly loosen the height adjustment clamp and
gently pull out the lower section of each tripod leg.
Tighten the clamps to hold the legs in place.
2) Spread the legs apart to stand the tripod upright.
3) Adjust the height of each tripod leg until the
tripod head is properly leveled. Note that the
tripod legs may not be at same length when
the equatorial mount is level. Do not over tighten
the clamps.
ATTACHING THE ACCESSORY TRAY (Fig.19)
1) Place th e accessory tray on top of the bracket, and
secure with the locking thumb screws from underneath.
Fig.19
Fig.20
Fig.21
Fig.22
Fig.23
Fig.24
Fig.18
Note: The screws should align with the
grooves in the side of the mounting bar.
INSTALLING COUNTERWEIGHT (Fig.21, 22)
1) Locate counterweight rod.
2) Screw counterweight rod into threaded hole on the
end of the declination shaft. Tighten locknut on the
counterweight rod until it is locked against the mount.
3) Unscrew the threaded cap from the end of the
counterweight rod.
4) Locate the counterweights and slide them halfway
along the counterweight rod. Tighten the counterweight
thumb screws to secure.
5) Replace the cap on the end of the counterweight rod.
ATTACHING THE MOUNTING
PLATE (Fig.23)
1) Position the mounting plate
on the mounting bracket.
2) Secure by tightening the two
locking screws.
ATTACHING THE
MOUNTING PLATE (Fig.24)
1) Position the mounting plate
on the mounting bracket.
2) Secure by tightening
the two locking screws.
(short mounting plate) (long mounting plate)
TRIPOD SET UP
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY