5_english, For eq1 mount, Tripod set up – Sky-Watcher EQ2 MOUNT User Manual

Page 5: Preparing the mount for assembly

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FOR EQ1 MOUNT

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.

ATTACHING MOUNT TO TRIPOD LEGS (Fig. 3)

1) Place the equatorial mount inside the tripod

mounting platform.

2) Push the azimuth lock knob/locking shaft up

and thread the screw into the hole in the

bottom of the mount.

Fig. 1

TRIPOD SET UP

Fig. 2.

Fig. 3

REPOSITIONING THE MOUNT HEAD (Fig.4.1 _ 4.5)

Follow the diagrams to place the mount into an upright position.

(unlock)

Unlock the R.A.

lock knob on the

other side.

Swivel 180°.

Unlock the altitude

lock knob. Set the

angle to local altitude.

Swivel 180°.

Tighten altitude,

DEC and R.A.

knobs.

Unlock the DEC

lock knob.

Swivel 180°.

(unlock)

Fig.4.1

Fig.4.2

Fig.4.3

Fig.4.4

Fig.4.5

PREPARING THE MOUNT FOR ASSEMBLY

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