Meade Instruments 114EQ-AR User Manual
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1. Note the two thumbscrews
(16, Fig. 4) thread onto two bolts
on the optical tube. Remove the
thumbscrews from the tube.
2. Line up the two holes on the red dot
viewfinder bracket over the two bolts.
Slide the bracket over the bolts.
3. Replace the thumbscrews on to the
bolts and tighten to a firm feel.
INSERT THE EYEPIECE
1. Slide the MA25mm eyepiece (19) into
eyepiece holder on the focuser (17).
2. Tighten the focuser thumbscrew to
hold the eyepiece securely.
ATTACH THE COUNTERWEIGHT
1. Hold the counterweights (5) firmly
in one hand, (one by one) slide the
counterweights onto the
counterweight shaft (6).
2. Threading the shaft into the base of
the declination axis (Fig. 5). Be sure to
support the counterweight with one
hand while performing this step.
3. Slide the counterweight to a
position about 2" from the bottom of
the shaft.
4. Secure in place by tightening the
counterweight lock (7).
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BALANCING THE TELESCOPE
In order for the telescope to move
smoothly on its mechanical axes, it
must first be balanced as follows:
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1. Loosen the right ascension lock
(22). The telescope mount will turn
freely about the polar axis. Rotate
the telescope about the polar axis so
that the counterweight shaft (6) is
parallel to the ground (horizontal).
2. Loosen the counterweight's locking
4
(on reverse side)
(see p. 2 for
feature
names)
Fig. 5
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
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