Meade LX200-ACF 12 inch User Manual - Page 13

Caution: Use care to install batteries as indicated by the battery compartment. Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. Do not install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do not mix battery types. If these precautions are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. Always remove the batteries if they are not to be used for a long period of time. Fig. 3: Battery installation. Tip: Although you can set up the telescope to face any direction to perform Automatic Alignment, you will achieve optimal performance when the computer control panel faces South. GETTING STARTED Parts Listing Getting the telescope ready for first observations requires only a few minutes. When first opening the packing box, note carefully the following parts: a LX200-ACF Telescope with fork mount system a AutoStar II handbox and interface coil cord; handbox holder a 8 x 50mm viewfinder assembly a Eyepiece holder and 1.25" diagonal prism a Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece, in a plastic storage container a Variable height tripod and mounting base (12" and 14" models only: Giant variable tripod) a Set of hex keys Note: The LX200 ACF 8", 10", 12" and 14" models are equipped with Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece and a 1.25" Diagonal. The LX200 ACF 16" model is equipped with Series 5000 26mm 5-element Super Plössl eyepiece, 2" Diagonal and the Zero Image-Shift Microfocuser. How to Assemble Your Telescope Assembly of the LX200-ACF telescope requires eight C-cell (user-supplied) batteries or the optional #547 Power Adapter with Cable connected to a standard 115v home outlet or to an optional #607 Cigarette Lighter Adapter (see OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES, page 44). Plug an adapter into the 12vDC In port of the computer control panel (Fig. 1, 13B). 1. Position the telescope: Start by turning the Dec. lock (Pg. 7, Fig. 1, 17) counterclockwise to unlock the the optical tube (Fig. 1, 19). Next, move the optical tube through the fork arms to the position depicted in Fig. 1 and turn the Dec. lock clockwise to a firm feel to relock the position of the optical tube. 2. Install batteries: Remove the battery compartment covers (Fig. 1, 8) and carefully remove the battery holders, being mindful of the connector wires. Insert four user-supplied C-cell batteries into each battery holder, oriented as shown on the diagram on the battery slots inside the battery holder. Return the battery holders to their respective compartments and replace the covers. (See Fig. 5, pg. 14) 3. Plug in the AutoStar II handbox: Be certain that the power switch on the computer control panel (Fig. 1, 13A) is in the OFF position. Plug the coil cord of the AutoStar II handbox into the HBX port (Fig. 1, 13F). Note: The AutoStar II handbox and the microfocuser do not require batteries; the telescope supplies their power. 4. Remove the dust cap from the rear cell of the telescope. Thread the eyepiece holder into the rear cell thread. Slide the diagonal prism into the eyepiece holder and lock in place by turning the thumbscrew to a firm feel. 5. Remove the Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece: (Fig. 1, 1) from its container and place it in the diagonal prism (Fig. 1, 3). Tighten the thumbscrew (Fig. 1, 2) to a firm feel only. LX200ACF 16" Models Only: 4a. Attach microfocuser: Remove the dust cap from the rear cell port (Fig. 1, 5) of the telescope. Thread the microfocuser adapter (Pg. 14, Fig. 8, B) onto the rear cell port thread. Slide the microfocuser (Fig. 8, C) over the microfocuser adapter and tighten the 3 hex screws (Fig. 8, K) using the provided hex key. 5a. Attach Diagonal (or accessories) 1.25" Diagonal Prism Users: If using the 1.25" diagonal prism (Fig. 8, G), slide the 1.25" adapter (Fig. 8, D) into the microfocuser. Line up the thumbscrew into the groove in the microfocuser (Pg. 14, Fig. 5a and 5b). Tighten the microfocuser thumbscrews (Fig. 8, I) to a firm feel only. Slide the 1.25" diagonal prism into the adapter (Fig. 8, D). Tighten the accessory adapter thumbscrew (Fig. 8, H) to a firm feel only. - 13 -