iOptron HAZ31 Instruction Manual page 16

To convert a dovetail saddle from Vixen-type to Losmandy-type.
(1) Remove two socket screws (in red circles), flip and move the saddle fixed block outward.
(2) Remove locking knobs and flip the sliding blocks (in blue squares).
Figure 15. Change dovetail saddle from Vixen (right) to Loasmandy-D (right)
To convert a dovetail saddle for binocular mounting
There are two parts in an HAZ mount dovetail saddle system. One is the saddle itself, which can be
repositioned for binocular mount. The other part is an Adapting Plate on which the dovetail saddle is
attached.
(1) Remove dovetail saddle from the adapting plate by unscrew four socket screws;
Treaded holes for
Saddle screws
Figure 16. Dovetail saddle system
Figure 17. Remove dovetail saddle from the adapting plate
Adapting plate
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Saddle