Meade Pier LX600-ACF 16 inch Instruction Manual - Page 10

AutoStar #G4et9t7inHgASNtDarBtOedX GETTING STARTED Parts Listing Getting the telescope ready for first light requires about 30 minutes. When first opening the shipping box, note carefully the following parts: Components of the 16" LX600 The 16" LX600 features a unique modular design that allows a couple of individuals to assemble, either permanently or transportably, a mount twice the size of any other commercially available mount. n 16" LX600 ACF Optical Tube n Fork arms n Drive Base with adapter plate n MAX Field Tripod n StarLock unit with cable n Optional MAX Wedge Assembly The mount in Alt-Az mode breaks down into a Portable Pier (tripod), Drive Base, fork arm, and Optical Tube Assembly (OTA). With the addition of the MAX Wedge Assembly, the 16" LX600 becomes a highly stable, precision platform for imaging. Together all of the components and an assembly fit easily into a station wagon, SUV, minivan or small truck. n AutoStar II handbox and interface coil cord; handbox holder n 8 x 50mm viewfinder assembly n 2" Diagonal Mirror, 2" Extension tube, and 1.25" Eyepiece holder n Series 4000 26mm Super Plössl eyepiece n Microfocuser n OTA Counterweight(s) n DEC Jumper cables (2) n 507 Connecting Cable and USB to RS232 Adapter n Instructional Manual and Software DVD n 16" LX600 AC Power Adapter n Set of hex keys and Hardware Commercial Shipping Caution: Serious damage to the drive gears may result from shock in handling. During transport or commercial shipping, the R.A. lock (Pg. 6, Fig. 1a, 11) and/or the Dec. lock (Fig. 1a, 14) must not be engaged. Always release the locks when storing in the case or when crating for commercial shipment. This allows the telescope to give if the case or crate is sharply jarred or dropped. The optical and mechanical axes of the 16" LX600-ACF telescope have been carefully aligned at the factory to ensure accurate object pointing. Do not loosen or remove the optical tube assembly from the tube adapters (Fig 1a, 21). The resulting misalignment of the axes will result in inaccurate slewing of the telescope in the GO TO mode. Do not attempt to turn the focus knob of the optical tube (Fig. 1a, 6) until you unlocked the primary mirror lock. Tripod lock lever lever Coarse adjustment lock lever Fig. 2: MAX-Tripod components. Fine adjustment turnbuckle MAX-Tripod - Using the 16" LX600 in Alt/Az mode The MAX mount tripod can be transported or permanently installed. It provides a wide stance to assure that it can safely carry the 16" LX600 massive payload in all orientations, but still collapses down to a size that is easy to handle. 10