Appendix F X-Wedge Installation - Meade Advanced Coma-Free f/8 LX600 with StarLock Instruction Manual

APPENDIX F: X-WEDGE INSTALLATION
The Meade X-Wedge is designed for use with the Meade Giant
Field Tripod.
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Center mounting
bolt (1) and washer (1)
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D
and threaded rod sleeve insert (1)
Figure A. Hardware kit for the X-Wedge.
Warning: If the telescope is placed on the wedge without
the fi eld tripod attached to it, the wedge will be seriously
overbalanced and the telescope could tip over.
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Figure B. Fully assembled tripod.
The X-Wedge instructions are written for use with either
the Meade Standard Field or Giant Field Tripod. The
assembly procedure requires two people who can lift about
55 pounds each.
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Hex wrenches (3)
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screws (3)
and
washers (3)
3/8" hex screws (3)
and washers (3)
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arm (1) and
connecting
8-32 hex
screws (2)
Threaded rod cap (1)
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Tripod Head Leg Lock Knobs
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Threaded Rod Extension Strut
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T-handle Tension Hub
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Tension Knob
Retaining clip
Spreader (not visible)
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1)
5/16" hex
Tangent J
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Figure C. Parts of the X-Wedge. (1) Tilt-plate; (2) Mounting slot
at top of tilt plate; (3) Latitude lock screw (one on each side);
(4) Vernier pointer; (5) Latitude Scale; (6) Azimuth Control Knob;
(7) Wedge Body; (8) Plate center hole; (9) Latitude control screw
(adjustment knob not shown); (10) Mounting slots; (11) Center
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bolt hole.
X-Wedge Assembly
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The required wedge hardware is shipped within the wedge
carton (Fig. A).
1. Locate the two 8-32 hex screws and the tangent
arm (Fig. A, 6).
Figure D. Attach the tangent arm with the fl at surface facing up.
2. Attach the tangent arm to the tripod using the
supplied 8-32 hex screws. Note: the fl at surface
of the tangent arm should face upwards (Fig. D).
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