Meade Tripod LX600-ACF 14 inch User Manual - Page 7

Qucik Start Lock knobs On/Off switch HBX port Figure E. Loosen the leg lock knobs, extend the lower portion of the leg and tighten the knobs (turn to a firm fit). To collapse the tripod (after removing the telescope), rotate the spreader bar 60° from its assembled position, so that one spreader bar arm is located between each adjacent pair of tripod legs. At the base of the tripod is a three-vane extension strut system, with a circular hub at its center (Fig. A, 7). Grasp the tripod head (Fig. A, 1) with one hand and, with the other hand, pull directly "up" on the central hub of the extension strut system. This operation will cause the tripod legs to move inward to a collapsed position. CAUTION: If the tripod does not seem to extend or collapse easily, do not force the tripod legs in or out. By following the instructions above, the tripod will function properly, but if you are unclear on the proper procedure, forcing the tripod into an incorrect position may damage the extension strut system. C Remove the covers of the battery compartments located on the fork arms (one on each fork arm) and carefully lift the battery holders from their compartments, 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 holder. Return the battery holders to their respective compartments. Replace the covers when you are done. Battery compartment Figure G. The LX600 control panel). E Remove the travel screw on the rear OTA Use the provided hex key to remove the travel screw (the position of the travel screw will vary by OTA model) (Fig. H). DO NOT OPERATE THE FOCUS KNOB BEFORE REMOVING THE SCREW or you will damage your telescope. Place the provided black plastic cap in the hole left by the travel screw. Retain the travel screw for use in future shipments. Travel screw Figure H. Remove the travel screw before operating the focuser. Return the travel screw before shipping the telescope. F Attach the 1.25" Diagonal 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. Place the Super Plössl 26mm eyepiece into the diagonal prism and tighten the attachment thumbscrew to a firm feel only. G Attach the Microfocuser (Optional Accessory) Remove Figure F. The battery compartments are located on inside of each of the fork arms. D Press the computer control panel power switch to OFF, if necessary. Remove the AutoStar II handbox and the AutoStar II coil cord from the packing materials. Plug one end into the HBX port of the telescope's computer control panel (Fig. G) and plug the other end into the coil cord port on the AutoStar II handbox. Eyepiece Thumbscrews Diagonal prism Rear cell port 7