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NOTE: 2 to 3 able bodied adults will be needed to lift and assemble the telescope, depending on the method
of assembly that is chosen. A Philips head screwdriver will also be needed.
1. OPEN THE CRATE
Use the Phillips head screwdriver unscrew the top of the crate.
2. Unpack The Contents
Upon opening, a small box with assembly tools and hardware will be sitting on top of
the packing material. Save this for later.
Carefully remove the packing foam and wooden blocks. Keep the wooden blocks nearby;
they will be needed for telescope assembly.
Lift the parts carefully from the crate and place them on clean surface.
There are two assembly methods: vertical, and horizontal.
Vertical Assembly will require at least 3 people to hold and connect the APO250FL.
Horizontal Assembly will require 2 people and the wooden blocks contained in
the shipping crate. Please align the wooden blocks according to the below
illustrations. The blocks are separated approximately 40" apart.
Please follow the below illustrations for an overview of the vertical and
horizontal assembly methods.
Parts and Tools Container
View from above of 250FL packing

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Summary of Contents for TEC APO250FL

  • Page 1 Lift the parts carefully from the crate and place them on clean surface. There are two assembly methods: vertical, and horizontal. Vertical Assembly will require at least 3 people to hold and connect the APO250FL. Parts and Tools Container Horizontal Assembly will require 2 people and the wooden blocks contained in the shipping crate.
  • Page 2 flange, gradually tighten each of them one by one. This will ensure uniform tightening along the flange. Repeat the process on the second flange to attach the objective. When the Optical Tube Assembly has been completed, the APO250FL can be mounted. Follow the procedure to securely mount the telescope.