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5.
Thread the 1.25" screw (2, Fig. 2) into the L-
bracket until it makes contact with the back of the tilt
plate (3, Fig. 2). Turn this screw in either direction
as necessary to make fine adjustments in latitude.
See
the
telescope
information about polar aligment.
6.
Attach the wedge onto the field tripod by fitting the
central threaded rod of the tripod through the top of
the center hole of the wedge (7, Fig. 1). Thread the
3" diameter manual knob onto the threaded rod
underneath the tripod and tighten to a firm feel.
AZIMUTH CONTROL
The azimuth control for the Meade Equatorial Wedge
and field tripod is shipped in a plastic bag and includes
the following parts:
•
Azimuth base (large U shaped piece of aluminum)
•
Azimuth arm (small T shaped piece of aluminum)
•
2 - Azimuth knobs
•
2 - 8-32 x 1/2" flat-head machine screws
•
2 - 8-32 x 1" round-head machine screws
To attach the Azimuth Control to the wedge and
tripod:
1.
If necessary, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove
the four set screws (which plug the attachment
holes) from the wedge (1, Fig. 3) and field tripod (2,
Fig. 3).
2.
Attach the azimuth arm (5, Fig. 3) to the wedge
body using the two 8-32 x 1/2" flat-head machine
screws.
3.
Attach the azimuth base (4, Fig. 3) to the tripod
using the two 8-32 x 1" round-head machine
screws.
4.
Thread the two azimuth adjustment knobs (3, Fig.
3) into the azimuth base, until they just touch the
azimuth arm (5, Fig. 3).
The azimuth control is now ready to use. To adjust in
azimuth, loosen the 3" central wedge knob. Rotate the
wedge by using the two azimuth knobs in a push-pull
manner. After positioning the wedge, tighten the central
wedge knob.
If you have any questions regarding the use of the
Equatorial Wedge, please call Meade Customer Service
at 1-800-62-MEADE. Customer Service hours are from
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time, Monday through
Friday.
A D V A N C E D
Meade Instruments Corporation
World's Leading Manufacturer of Astronomical Telescopes for the Serious Amateur
6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618
FAX: (949) 451-1460
Ver 0600
instruction
manual
for
P R O D U C T S
D I V I S I O N
www.meade.com
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Fig. 2: Latitude Adjustment Control
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Fig. 3: Azimuth Control
(949) 451-1450
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