User manual MEADE EQUATORIAL WEDGE

[. . . ] Installation Instructions Meade Equatorial Wedge For Use With Meade Field Tripods INSTALLATION The Meade 8" Equatorial Wedge is for use with the Meade ETX-125EC Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope (in conjunction with the #887 Advanced Field Tripod/#889 Tripod Adapter which includes the wedge); the 8" LX10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope (wedge included as standard equipment). The 8" Equatorial Wedge is not designed to support telescope models larger than those listed. The Equatorial Wedge attaches directly to the field tripod and permits the telescope to be used in an astronomical or "polar" mode. [. . . ] 1) into the corresponding holes on the tilt plate. Note that the washers should be on the outside of the wedge body. Thread another two bolts (with both the aluminum and the nylon washers ­ place the aluminum washer on the bolt first) through the curved opening on each side of the wedge body and into the lower end of the tilt plate (3, Fig. Note that the washers on these bolts should also be on the outside of the wedge body. 1) is located on only one side of the wedge body. 1) to the number that corresponds with your location's latitude. 1) through the curved opening on the side of the wedge body marked with the latitude adjustment scale and then into the fine adjustment L-bracket (1, Fig. (Place the bolt behind the tilt angle adjustment bolt (3, Fig. 1. ) Using the provided hex key, tighten all the bolts to a firm feel only. ® 2. 4. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Tilt-Plate Button-Head Bolt Tilt Angle Adjustment Fine Latitude Adjustment Mechanism Latitude Scale Wedge Body Center Hole 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 Fig. 1: Equatorial Wedge 5. Thread the 1. 25" screw (2, Fig. 2) into the Lbracket until it makes contact with the back of the tilt plate (3, Fig. Turn this screw in either direction as necessary to make fine adjustments in latitude. See the telescope instruction manual for information about polar aligment. 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. Thread the 3" diameter manual knob onto the threaded rod underneath the tripod and tighten to a firm feel. 6. 1 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 3 2 Fig. 2: Latitude Adjustment Control To attach the Azimuth Control to the wedge and tripod: 1. [. . . ] 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. ADVANCED PRODUCTS DIVISION Meade Instruments Corporation World's Leading Manufacturer of Astronomical Telescopes for the Serious Amateur 6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618 s (949) 451-1450 FAX: (949) 451-1460 s www. meade. com Ver 0600 © 2000 Part No. [. . . ]