Meade Instruments LX200 - Manual (Page 58)

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3. Attach the Azimuth Base to the Field Tripod using the 2 ea. 8-32 x 1" round-head machine screws.
4. Thread the two Azimuth Adjustment Knobs into the Azimuth Base, until they just touch the Azimuth Arm.
The Azimuth control is now ready to use. To adjust in Azimuth, loosen the 3" central wedge knob. Rotate
the wedge by using the two Azimuth knobs in a push-pull manner. After positioning the wedge, tighten the
central wedge knob.
[ toc ] b. Deluxe Latitude Adjuster
The Deluxe Latitude Adjuster (DLA) attaches directly to the Equatorial Wedge and permits very precise
adjustments in latitude angle by the simple turning of one knob.
The Equatorial Wedge for Meade 7" or 8" Schmidt-
Cassegrain telescope is shipped with the main crossbar
of the DLA already installed. Loosen the two socket-head
screws that lock the main crossbar in place, to allow the
crossbar to rotate slightly if needed. Thread the long
adjustment knob (3, Fig. 14) into the main crossbar and
position the end of the adjustment knob into the cavity on
the underside of the Equatorial Wedge Tilt-Plate. Tighten
the two socket-head screws locking the main crossbar
into place.
The DLA is now ready to use. To make fine latitude
adjustments, follow this procedure:
1. Slightly loosen the knobs (5, Fig. 8), on each side of
the wedge.
2. Turn the DLA's adjustment knob (pressing against the
bottom of the tilt-plate), so that the tilt-plate moves in
latitude angle.
3. Re-tighten the two knobs, which were loosened in step
1, above.
NOTE: When installing the tilt-plate to the wedge, note
that it is a tight fit and the sides must generally spread
slightly to accept the tilt-plate. If the main crossbar of the
DLA is already tightened into place this will inhibit your
installation of the tilt-plate. You will therefore see that by
releasing the screws on the ends of the DLA crossbar
your installation of the wedge tilt-plate will be facilitated.
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