Sky-Watcher EQ2 MOUNT - Manual (Page 6)

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ATTACHING THE TUBE RINGS TO MOUNT (Fig.7)
1) Remove the tube rings from telescope by releasing their
thumb nuts and opening their hinges.
2) Place the tube rings on top of the tube ring mounting plate
and bolt the tube rings to the mount using the wench provided.
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE
MAIN TUBE TO TUBE RINGS (Fig.8)
1) Remove the telescope tube from the paper covering.
2) Find the center of balance of the telescope tube.
Place this point between the two tube rings. Close the
hinges around the telescope and fasten securely by
tightening the thumb nuts. Do not over-tighten.
INSTALLING CONTROL CABLES (Fig.6)
1) Slide the sleeve end of the cable over the
nipple on the end of the worm gear. Tighten
the cable using the set screw against the
flat surface on the nipple.
INSTALLING COUNTERWEIGHT (Fig.5)
1) Slide counterweight halfway onto rod. Hold the
counterweight with one hand and insert counter-
weight rod into threaded hole on mount with the
other hand. Tighten counterweight rod onto mount.
2) Tighten thumbscrew to lock counterweight in place.
(long)
(short)
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
Fig.8
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE TELESCOPE TUBE
TO MOUNT (Fig.9)
1) Place the telescope tube on top of the 1/4"-20
adapter. Turn the knurled black wheel underneath
while holding the tube in place to secure
the telescope.
2) Fasten the telescope tube assembly to the mount
using the wench provided.
Fig.9
( for Maksutov
Telescopes only)