Attach Ota To Dec Saddle; Balance Ra Axis - Meade RCX400 Instruction Manual

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ATTACH OPTICAL TUBE TO THE DEC SADDLE
Adjust the clamps so that there is NOT a gap.
no gap
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A The OTA should have its dust cover attached when left
stored on the ground in an upright position.
A minimum of four people are needed to lift the optical
tube.
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B
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C
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D
The tube should be lifted up over the low end (the rear)
of the assembly and slid into the dec assembly track. If
the dovetail clamps were loosened as described in step
25, you will only need to lift the tube halfway over the
track in order to slide it in, that is, the tube will fit into the
track about halfway down, instead of having to slide it in
from the high end.
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.