Sky-Watcher EQ8 - Manual (Page 6)

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PART I: SETTING UP THE EQ8 MOUNT
6. Slide the jackscrew handle in the hole at the end of the jackscrew shaft. Apply two ball
head screws on the handle. (Fig. 1.2d)
Fig. 1.2d
1.3 Installing the Counterweights
1. Screw the counterweight rod into the mount as shown in Fig. 1.3a.
2. Remove the stopper cap at the end of the counterweight rod.
3. Loosen the counterweight’s thumb screw and slide the counterweight onto the counter-
weight rod. Retighten the thumb screw to secure the counterweight on the rod. (Fig. 1.3b)
4. Replace the stopper cap to the end of the counterweight rod.
1.4 Installing the Telescope
1. Before installing a telescope, ensure:
• The counterweight rod is pointing towards the ground.
• All counterweights have been moved to the end of the counterweight rod.
• The R.A. Axis is secured by tightening the R.A. Clutch. (Fig. 1.4)
Jackscrew Shaft
Counterweight Shaft
Ball-head Screw
Stopper Cap
Lock
Counterweight
Rod
Thumb Screw
Fig. 1.3a Fig. 1.3b