05 | ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ATLAS 2000/SIRIUS 150 WITH EQ3-2 MOUNT
05.1
TRIPOD SET UP
Adjusting tripod legs (Fig.1)
Slowly loosen the height adjustment clamp and gently pull out the lower section of each tripod leg. Tighten
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the clamps to hold the legs in place.
Spread the tripod legs apart to stand the tripod upright.
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Adjust the height of each tripod leg until the tripod head is properly leveled. Note that the tripod legs may
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not be at same length when the equatorial mount is level.
Attaching the accessory tray (Fig.2)
Place the accessory tray on top of the bracket, and secure with the locking thumb screws from underneath.
Attaching the mount to the tripod (Fig.3)
Align metal dowel on the tripod head with the gap between the azimuthal adjustment knobs underneath the
mount. Tighten the knurled knob underneath the tripod head to secure mount to tripod.
Note: Loosen the azimuthal adjustment knobs if mount does not fit into tripod head completely. Retighten
knobs to secure.
05.2
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
Installing the counterweight(s) (Fig.4, 5)
Locate the counterweight rod.
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Screw the counterweight rod into the threaded hole on the end of the declination shaft. Tighten the locknut
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on counterweight rod until it is locked against the mount.
Unscrew the threaded cap from the end of the counterweight rod.
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Locate the counterweight(s) and slide them halfway along the counterweight rod. Tighten the counter-
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weight thumbscrews to secure.
Replace the cap on the end of the counterweight rod.
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Installing the control cables (Fig.6)
Slide the sleeve end of the cable over the nipple on the end of the worm gear. Secure the cable by tightening
the set screw against the flat surface of the nipple.
Attaching the tube rings to the mount (Fig.7)
Remove the telescope tube assembly from its plastic packaging.
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Remove the tube rings from the telescope by releasing their thumb nuts and opening their hinges.
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Using the bolts provided, fasten the tube rings to the mount with the 10mm wrench provided.
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Attaching the telescope main tube to the tube rings (Fig.8)
Remove the telescope tube from the paper covering.
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Find the center of balance of the telescope tube. Place this in between the two tube rings. Close the hinges
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around the telescope and fasten securely by tightening the thumb nuts. Do not over tighten.
05.3
FINDERSCOPE/RED DOT FINDER (OPTIONAL) ASSEMBLY
Attaching the finderscope bracket/red dot finder(optional) (Fig.9)
Locate the finderscope optical assembly or Red Dot Finder.
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Slide the finderscope bracket/Red Dot Finder (DÖRR No. 566310) into the rectangular slot and tighten the
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screw to hold the mount in place.
05.4
EYEPIECE ASSEMBLY
Inserting the eyepiece (Fig.13, 14)
Unscrew the thumbscrews on the end of the focus tube to remove the black plastic end-cap.
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Insert the desired eyepiece and secure it by retightening the thumbscrews.
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