ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS AutoTracker 8976 Instruction Manual

Tripod

Orion AutoTracker

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion product.

These sturdy aluminum tripods provide solid support for your

AutoTracker mount and are designed for either indoor or out-

door use.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

#8976

Tripod

™

To get the most from your new tripod, please take a few min-

utes to read these instructions.

Refer to the labeled figure for the names of specific parts of

the tripod.

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Orion AutoTracker Tripod ™ #8976 Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion product. To get the most from your new tripod, please take a few min- utes to read these instructions. These sturdy aluminum tripods provide solid support for your AutoTracker mount and are designed for either indoor or out- Refer to the labeled figure for the names of specific parts of door use.
Page 2 Adjusting the Legs Your tripod comes fully assembled. Note that each leg has two Elevator lock knob telescoping sections. To extend a leg, loosen the lever lock knob, and then extend the leg. When it has been extended to Base plate the desired length, tighten the lever knob back down.