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Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion product.
high performance support for terrestrial or astronomical observations. The TeleTrack is an "altazimuth" type of mount which can
move in altitude (up and down) and azimuth (left and right) with respect to the ground. Designed for use during day or night,
your TeleTrack mount features a smooth altazimuth fork arm, adjustable tripod, and multi-function hand controller for convenient
operation.
The TeleTrack Altazimuth Tracking Mount is designed for small telescopes, spotting scopes and cameras. The weight of the
instrument supported by the mount should not exceed 9 lbs. The mount will also work best with short tube optical systems no
longer than 15" (380mm).
These instructions will help you set up and properly use your TeleTrack mount. Please read them over thoroughly before getting
started. It may take a few observing sessions to become familiar with all the features of the TeleTrack mount, so keep this manual
handy until you have mastered your mount's operation.
1. Parts list
Qty.
Description
1
Hand controller
1
Adjustable tripod
1
Fork arm
1
L-bracket with 1⁄4"-20 adapter
1
Snap cable
2. assembly
The TeleTrack Mount comes partially assembled and can
become operational in a matter of minutes. It is packaged
in one reusable shipping carton. Remove all parts from the
box. Make sure all the parts listed In Section 1 are present.
Remember to save all the shipping containers so that they
can be used to transport the mount. In the unlikely event that
you need to return the mount, you must use the original pack-
aging.
Refer to Figures 1, 2, and 3 during assembly.
1. Remove the tripod from its box. Note that each leg has
two telescoping sections. To extend each leg, loosen the
leg lock lever by rotating it counterclockwise, then extend
the leg. When it has been extended to the desired length,
rotate the leg lock lever clockwise until tight. Before plac-
ing an instrument on the mount, it is a good idea to press
down on the tripod to make sure the legs are locked
securely and will not give way under the instrument's
weight.
2. The TeleTrack's tripod has a wide stance for enhanced
stability. The widest stance is achieved when the leg brace
is as far down as it will go on the elevator shaft housing.
The leg brace lock knob should be tightened to secure the
stance.
If you are using the tripod in a confined space, the stance
can be narrowed by loosening the leg brace lock knob and
pushing the legs closer together. Re-tighten the lock knob
to secure the legs in the new position. Be aware that the
tripod will become more prone to tipping as its stance is
narrowed. Be very careful when mounting an instrument
with an offset, or unwieldy, center of gravity on the tripod,
especially if it begins to approach the 9 lb. weight limit.
Your new TeleTrack Altazimuth Tracking Mount allows
3. With the tripod secure, the fork arm can be easily attached
using the 3/8"-16 threaded post on top of the tripod mount-
ing platform. Hold the fork arm so its circular base is facing
downward and place it on the 3/8"-16 threaded post gen-
tly. Rotate the entire fork arm assembly clockwise until it
threads completely onto the tripod's 3/8"-16 threaded post,
and rests securely on the tripod's mounting platform.
Tripod Mounting
Platform
Elevator Lock Knob
Leg Brace Lock
Knob
Figure 2.
3/8"-16 Threaded Post
Elevator Shaft
Hinged Hand Crank
Leg Brace
Leg Lock Levers
The TeleTrack Tripod
3
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