Meade RCX400 Instruction Manual page 8

Counterweight
Quick Release
Buttons
Safety Cap
Counterweight
Shaft
THE COUNTER-
WEIGHTS
8
course adjustment
lock lever
THE TRIPOD
MAX Tripod
The MAX mount tripod can be transported or permanently installed. It provides a wide stance
to assure that it can safely carry MAX's massive payload in all orientations, but still collapses
down to a size that is easy to handle. Its design assures that despite its wide stance, it will not
interfere with optical systems observing on the meridian. Like Max, it sets up, knocks down,
and adjusts without the need of tools.
Matching
Slots
Adjustable
Counterweights
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.
pedestal attachment lever
fine adjustment
turnbuckle
Counterweights
The MAX counterweights are beautifully
crafted with sure locking, but quick
release, buttons. They allow you to quick-
ly locate balance so you can get back to
work.
Fixed
Counterweight
Knobs (8)
Fixed
Counterweights
(2)