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2. Setting Up the Atlas Pro
AZ/EQ-G Mount
2.1
Setting Up the Tripod and Mount Head
1.
Stand the tripod upright and spread the legs out as far
as they will go. Make certain that the leg lock levers are
tightened. Keep the tripod legs at their shortest (fully
retracted) length, for now; you can extend them to a more
desirable length later, after the mount is fully assembled.
2.
Loosen the two azimuth adjustment knobs on the mount
head until there is ½" or more of space between the two
azimuth adjustment bolts (Figure 3a). Then place the
mount on the tripod, aligning the metal post on the tripod
with the gap between the two azimuth adjustment knobs
(Figure 3b).
3.
Once the mount is seated, slightly tighten the two
azimuth adjustment knobs.
4.
Thread the center support shaft up through the tripod top
and into the bottom of the mount head until tight. Use the
upper knob on the center support shaft to do this. The
mount head should now be firmly connected to the tripod.
2.2
Attaching the Accessory Tray/Spreader
and the Hand Controller Holder
1.
Remove the knob and washer from the bottom of the
center support shaft. Slide the tripod support tray up the
bottom of the shaft until the three tray arms are touching
the legs of the tripod. The flat side of the support tray
should be facing up. Make sure the "V" of each tray arm
is against a tripod leg. Place the washer on the center
support shaft against the tray, and follow it by threading
the knob all the way up the center support shaft until it is
tight against the tray (Figure 4). The tripod support tray
provides additional stability for the tripod, and holds up to
five 1.25" eyepieces and two 2" eyepieces.
Using the bubble level on the mount (Figure 5), level
2.
the mount by adjusting the length of the tripod legs as
needed.
3.
Insert the hand controller holder into the U-shaped slot
on the accessory tray/spreader (Figure 6).
Warning: The accessory tray/spreader will ensure the
tripod legs remain firmly expanded, which will prevent
the tripod from accidentally toppling over. When using
the Atlas Pro mount, it is important to always install
the accessory tray/spreader before attaching the
telescope.
4
a.
Gap
b.
Azimuth
adjustment
knobs
Figure 3a
Upper knob
on center
support
shaft
Figure 3. a) Loosen the azimuth adjustment bolts to create at least
a ½" gap. b) Orient the mount head so that the gap aligns with the
metal post on the tripod.
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