Quick-Start Guide - Meade LX90 Instruction Manual

QUICK-START GUIDE

It is recommended that you attach the supplied tripod to the LX90 for observing. Perform the telescope and AutoStar
setup indoors in the light so that you become familiar with the parts and operation before moving the telescope
outside into the dark for observing.
1. Remove the field tripod from the shipping carton.
Stand the tripod vertically with the tripod feet
down and with the tripod still fully collapsed.
Grasp two of the tripod legs and, with the full
weight of the tripod on the third leg, gently pull the
legs apart to a fully open position.
2. Thread in two lock-knobs on each leg (six total)
near the foot of each tripod leg. Use the lock-
knobs to vary the height of the inner, extendible
tripod leg sections. Tighten the locks to a firm feel
only; do not overtighten.
Threaded
Rod
3. Remove the threaded rod (see above figure) from
the tripod head. A small piece of plastic holds the
threaded rod in place. Remove the small plastic
bag that is stapled to the threaded rod. This bag
contains the "C" clip retainer and an extra clip.
4.
"C" Clip
5.
4
Remove the spreader bar (see above figure) from
the shipping carton. Slide the spreader bar onto
the threaded rod and position the rod back
through the tripod head. Place the "C" clip into the
slot in the threaded rod – this clip holds the
threaded rod in place. Position the spreader bar so
that its three arms line up with the three tripod
legs.
Take the LX90 from its packaging and place the
entire telescope onto the top of the tripod head,
inserting the threaded rod into the central hole in
the bottom of the drive base of the telescope.
Tighten the tension knob (see above figure) to a
firm feel only; firm tightening of the tension knob is
sufficient to result in rigid positioning of the tripod
legs.