Celestron CGE Pro Mount CGE Pro Series Manual - Page 6
Setting up the Tripod - cge pro equatorial mount
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This section covers the assembly instructions for your Celestron Telescope. Your telescope should be set up indoor the first time so that it is easy to identify the various parts and familiarize yourself with the correct assembly procedure before attempting it outdoor. Diameter Focal Length Eyepiece Finderscope Diagonal Fastar Compat. Mount Tripod Software Counterweights #11086 CGE Pro 925 235mm (9.25") SchmidtCassegrain 2350mm F/10 25mm - 1.25" (94x) 6x30 90° - 1.25" No CGE Pro Equatorial 2.75" Stainless Steel NexRemote Telescope Control Software 1-22lb #11087 CGE Pro 1100 280mm (11") SchmidtCassegrain 2800mm F/10 40mm - 1.25" (70x) 9x50 90° - 1.25" No CGE Pro Equatorial 2.75" Stainless Steel NexRemote Telescope Control Software 2-22lb #11088 CGE Pro 1400 356mm (14") SchmidtCassegrain 3910mm F/11 40mm - 1.25" (70x) 9x50 90° - 2" w/1.25" adapter No CGE Pro Equatorial 2.75" Stainless Steel NexRemote Telescope Control Software 3-22lb #11089 CGE Pro 1400 Fastar 356mm (14") SchmidtCassegrain 3910mm F/11 40mm - 1.25" (70x) 9x50 90° - 2" w/1.25" adapter Yes CGE Pro Equatorial 2.75" Stainless Steel NexRemote Telescope Control Software 3-22lb The Celestron CGE Pro Series telescopes are shipped in three main boxes plus counterweights. In separate boxes are the following: Optical Tube Assembly and Standard Accessories Equatorial Mount with Hand Control, and Counterweight Bar Tripod Additional Counterweights Remove all the pieces from their respective boxes and place on a flat, clear work area. A large floor space is ideal. When setting up your Celestron telescope you must start with the tripod and work up from there. These instructions are laid out in the order each task must be performed. Setting up the Tripod The CGE Pro tripod comes with an all metal center leg brace / accessory tray to give rock solid support to the mount. Accessory Tray / Leg Support The tripod comes fully assembled with a metal plate, called the tripod head that holds the legs together at the top. In addition, there is a central rod that extends down from the tripod head that attaches the accessory tray between the legs. To set up the tripod: Leg Clamp Lock Levers 1. Stand the tripod upright and pull the tripod legs apart until each leg is fully extended. The tripod will now stand by itself. Once the tripod is set up, you can adjust the height at which it stands. 2. Loosen the lever on the leg clamp so that the tripod leg can be adjusted. Figure 2-1 6