Sky-Watcher AZ3 MOUNT - Manual (Page 7)

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Without multi-function plate With multi-function plate
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE
MAIN TUBE TO TUBE
RINGS (Fig.4)
1) Remove the telescope tube
from the paper covering.
2) Place telescope tube in
between the two tube rings.
Close the hinges around the
telescope and fasten securely
by tightening the thumb nuts
without over-tightening.
ATTACHING THE TUBE
RINGS TO MOUNT(Fig.3)
1) Remove the tube rings-multifunction
plate assembly from telescope
by releasing their thumbnuts
and opening their hinges.
2) Using one of the three threaded
holes in the multi-function plate
ring-plate assembly to the
mounting plateform. Turn the
knurled black wheel directly
underneath the mounting
platform on the alt-az mount
while holding the tube rings
in place to secure the
telescope in place.
ATTACHING THE TUBE
RINGS TO MOUNT(Fig.3)
1) Remove the tube rings from
telescope by releasing their
thumb nuts and opening
their hinges.
2) Fasten the tube rings to the
mount using the wench
provided.
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE
MAIN TUBE TO TUBE
RINGS (Fig.4)
1) Find the center of balance
of the telescope tube. Place
this in between the two tube
rings. Close the hinges
around the telescope and
fasten securely by tightening
the thumb nuts. Do not over-
tighten the thumb nuts.
FOR AZ3
TRIPOD SET UP
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
Fig.1
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fig.4
ADJUSTING TRIPOD LEGS (Fig.1)
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 tripod 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.
ATTACHING THE ACCESSORY TRAY (Fig. 2)
1) Place the accessory tray on top of the bracket, and
secure with the locking knob from underneath.