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1. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Attaching a Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Balancing the Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6. Powering the Sirius EQ-G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. The Sirius EQ-G Drive Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8. Polar Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9. Operating the Sirius EQ-G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1. Unpacking
Be careful unpacking the boxes. We recommend keeping the
boxes and original packaging. In the event that the mount
needs to be returned to Orion for warranty repair, having the
proper packaging will ensure that your mount will survive the
journey intact.
Make sure all the parts in the Parts List are present. Be sure
to check the boxes carefully, as some parts are small. If any-
thing appears to be missing or broken, immediately call Orion
Customer Support (800-676-1343) or email support@tele-
scope.com for assistance.
2. Parts List
• Tripod
• Counterweight, 11.5 lbs. (x2)
• Center support tray
• Tube ring mounting plate
• 12V DC Power cable
• SynScan GoTo hand controller
• Hand controller cable
• Hand controller bracket
3. Assembly
Refer to Figure 1 as needed during the assembly process.
1.
Stand the tripod legs upright and spread the legs out as
far as they will go. Make certain that the leg lock levers
are tightened. Adjust the legs to the desired length by
loosening the leg lock levers and extending the lower leg
section, then retighten the leg lock levers.
Figure 2. Orient the equatorial head so the post on the tripod lines
up with the opening on the bottom of the mount.
Equatorial mount
Figure 3
mount attachment knob to the right until it is tight.
2.
Level the tripod by placing a carpenter's level, torpedo
level, or circular bubble level on the top surface of the
tripod and adjust the leg lengths as needed.
3.
Now place the base of the equatorial mount onto the
tripod head. Orient the equatorial mount so that the post
on the tripod lines up with the gap between the azimuth
adjustment bolts in the equatorial mount (Figure 2).
4.
Thread the central support shaft up through the tripod
head and into the bottom of the equatorial mount until
tight (Figure 3). Use the upper knob on the central
support shaft to do this. The equatorial mount should now
be firmly connected to the tripod.
5.
Remove the knob and washer from the bottom of the
center support shaft. Slide the tripod support tray up the
shaft until the three tray arms are touching the legs of the
tripod. The flat side of the support tray should be facing
Post
. Thread the center post into the mount by turning the
Azimuth
adjustment
knobs
Mount
attachment
knob
3
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