For Eq1; Tripod Set Up; Preparing The Mount For Assembly - SKY-WATCHER EQ1 Instrucution Manual

Fig. 1
Fig. 2.

PREPARING THE MOUNT FOR ASSEMBLY

REPOSITIONING THE MOUNT HEAD (Fig.4.1 _ 4.5)
Follow the diagrams to place the mount into an upright position.
Fig.4.1 Fig.4.2
(unlock)
Unlock the R.A.
Unlock the DEC
lock knob on the
lock knob.
other side.
Swivel 180°.
Swivel 180°.
FOR EQ1 MOUNT

TRIPOD SET UP

ADJUSTING TRIPOD LEGS (Fig.1)
1) Slowly loosen the height adjustment clamp and
gently pull out the lower section of each tripod leg.
Tighten the clamps to hold the legs in place.
2) Spread the tripod legs apart to stand the tripod
upright.
3) Adjust the height of each tripod leg until the
tripod head is properly leveled. Note that the
tripod legs may not be at same length when
the equatorial mount is level.
ATTACHING THE ACCESSORY TRAY (Fig. 2)
1) Place the accessory tray on top of the bracket, and
secure with the locking knob from underneath.
ATTACHING MOUNT TO TRIPOD LEGS (Fig. 3)
1) Place the equatorial mount inside the tripod
mounting platform.
2) Push the azimuth lock knob/locking shaft up
and thread the screw into the hole in the
bottom of the mount.
Fig.4.3
Unlock the altitude
lock knob. Set the
angle to local altitude.
5
Fig.4.4
(unlock)
Swivel 180°.
Fig. 3
Fig.4.5
Tighten altitude,
DEC and R.A.
knobs.