Haz Mount Assembly - iOptron HAZ31 Instruction Manual

3. HAZ Mount Assembly

HAZ is operated under unbalanced condition and could be tipped over if tripod is not secured.
Step 1. Set up tripod
The mount can be attached to a tripod with a 3/8"-16 threaded post. Shown below is a carbon fiber
tripod #8061A which can be used for multiple mounts.
Extend the tripod legs. Adjust the tripod height and level it. Tighten tripod leg locking knob to secure
the tripod. Remove center post and alignment peg, if there is any installed. Retreat tripod supporting tray
locking knob so the tripod bolt can be push up through the tripod head.
Center post
Tray locking
knob
Tripod bolt
locking knob
Step 2. Attach mount head to a tripod
Remove the mount from the package. Align the HAZ mount head base hole to the tripod center rod.
Turn the tripod bolt locking knob to tighten the center bolt to secure the mount. Tighten the tray lock to
secure the tripod legs.
Level the mount by adjusting the tripod legs. Use the build-in Bubble Level Indicator or an external
leveler for this purpose.
Tripod bolt
Figure 7. Carbon fiber tripod
HAZ mount
Tripod bolt
locking knob
Figure 8. Attach the mount
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