Unpacking - Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G GoTo Mount Instruction Manual

Figure 1. The Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G mount
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C
ongratulations on your purchase of
the Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G GoTo
Mount. Designed for use in either alt-
azimuth or equatorial modes, this ver-
satile, precision GoTo mount provides
a stable, high-performance platform for
astronomical observing or astrophotog-
raphy. These instructions will help you
set up and properly use your new mount.
Please read them over thoroughly before
getting started.

1. Unpacking

The entire mount will arrive in two boxes,
one containing the tripod and counter-
weights, the other containing the mount
head and hand controller. Be careful
unpacking the boxes. We recommend
keeping the boxes and original packag-
ing. In the event that the mount needs
to be shipped to another location, or
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 Figure 2 are
present. Be sure to check the boxes
thoroughly, as some parts are small. If
anything appears to be missing or dam-
aged, immediately call Orion Customer
Support (800-676-1343) or email sup-
port@telescope.com for assistance.
WARNING:
• Never look directly at the Sun with
the naked eye or with a telescope
– unless you have a proper solar
filter installed over the front of the
telescope! Otherwise, permanent,
irreversible eye damage may result.
• Never use your telescope to project
an image of the Sun onto any
surface. Internal heat build-up can
damage the telescope and any
accessories attached to it.
• Never use an eyepiece solar filter
or a Herschel wedge. Internal heat
build-up inside the telescope can
cause these devices to crack or
break, allowing unfiltered sunlight
to pass through to the eye.
• Never leave the telescope
unsupervised, either when
children are present or adults
who may not be familiar with the
correct operating procedures of
your telescope.