Meade Instruments LX600 - Manual (Page 7)

To collapse the tripod (after removing the telescope), rotate
the spreader bar 60° from its assembled position, so that one
spreader bar arm is located between each adjacent pair of
tripod legs. At the base of the tripod is a three-vane extension
strut system, with a circular hub at its center (Fig. A, 7). Grasp
the tripod head (Fig. A, 1) with one hand and, with the other
hand, pull directly “up” on the central hub of the extension strut
system. This operation will cause the tripod legs to move inward
to a collapsed position.
CAUTION: If the tripod does not seem to extend or collapse
easily, do not force the tripod legs in or out. By following
the instructions above, the tripod will function properly,
but if you are unclear on the proper procedure, forcing the
tripod into an incorrect position may damage the extension
strut system.
C Remove the covers of the battery compartments located
on the fork arms (one on each fork arm) and carefully lift the
battery holders from their compartments, being mindful of the
connector wires. Insert four (user-supplied) C-cell batteries into
each battery holder, oriented as shown on the diagram on the
battery holder. Return the battery holders to their respective
compartments. Replace the covers when you are done.
D Press the computer control panel power switch to OFF, if
necessary. Remove the AutoStar II handbox and the AutoStar II
coil cord from the packing materials. Plug one end into the HBX
port of the telescope’s computer control panel (Fig. G) and plug
the other end into the coil cord port on the AutoStar II handbox.
Figure E. Loosen the leg lock knobs, extend the lower portion of
the leg and tighten the knobs (turn to a fi rm fi t).
Lock knobs
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E Remove the travel screw on the rear OTA Use the provided
hex key to remove the travel screw (the position of the travel
screw will vary by OTA model) (Fig. H). DO NOT OPERATE THE
FOCUS KNOB BEFORE REMOVING THE SCREW or you will
damage your telescope. Place the provided black plastic cap in
the hole left by the travel screw. Retain the travel screw for use in
future shipments.
F Attach the 1.25" Diagonal Remove the dust cap from the
rear cell of the telescope. Thread the eyepiece holder into the
rear cell thread. Slide the diagonal prism into the eyepiece holder
and lock in place by turning the thumbscrew to a fi rm feel.
Place the Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece into the diagonal prism
and tighten the attachment thumbscrew to a fi rm feel only.
G Attach the Microfocuser (Optional Accessory) Remove
Figure F. The battery compartments are located on inside of
each of the fork arms.
Battery
compartment
Figure G. The LX600 control panel).
On/Off switch
HBX port
Figure H. Remove the travel screw before operating the focuser.
Return the travel screw before shipping the telescope.
Travel screw
Eyepiece
Thumbscrews
Diagonal prism
Rear cell port