User manual MEADE MAX-ACF

[. . . ] Instruction Manual 20" MAX-ACF Advanced Coma-Free Telescope on MAX Robotic German Equatorial Mount MEADE. COM DANGER Read this manual carefully before attempting to assemble the MAX-ACF mount and attaching the OTA. Follow steps as outlined in this manual in order to assemble the telescope safely. Failure to follow steps may result in injury or death, and/or damage to the telescope and mount. CONTENTS WARNING! Never use a Meade MAXACFTM Telescope to look at the Sun!Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye. [. . . ] Scroll to the desired entry and then press ENTER to read the description. Utilities Menu The Utilities menu provides access to several extra features within Autostar II, including a countdown timer and an alarm. The Utilities functions include: Balance OTA: Use while you're balancing the OTA (see pages 22 - 23 for complete procedure). Allows to balance on both axes. 36 Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving. OTA Fan: Allows you to turn the fan off or on if you have an MAX-ACF model. The fan assists with the stabilization of the optics. The fan should be activated at the beginning of an observing session and run until the optics have achieved an equilibrium with the environment. Fan operation time should range from about 5 to 25 minutes. Note that the fan may introduce a slight vibration and this may cause noticeable movement observed with sensitive optics. Dew Heater: Allows you to adjust heater level, setting from 0 to 100. OTA Temperature: Provides a temperature reading at the edge of the corrector plate. Ambient Temperature: Provides a temperature reading at the fork arm. This feature is useful for functions such as astrophotography and tracking satellites. To use the Timer, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop. " Set: Enter the time to be counted down, in hours, minutes, and seconds, then press ENTER. Start/Stop: Activates the timer set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle between ON and OFF. When ON is displayed, press ENTER to activate the timer. When the timer runs out, four beeps sound and the timer is deactivated. Alarm: Selects a time for an alarm signal to sound as a reminder. To use the Alarm, press ENTER, then choose "Set" or "Start/Stop. " Set: Enter the time of day for the alarm to sound, in hours, minutes, and seconds, then press ENTER. Start/Stop: Activates the alarm set previously. Use the Scroll keys to toggle between ON and OFF. [. . . ] This allows you to add for latitudes just slightly below 0 and just slightly above 90 degrees. For instructions as to how to set up the pedestal (or wedge) for you latitude range, see step 8, page 15. A short tick marks on the scale represents one-half degree, a long tick marks represents one degree. Line up your latitude with the indicator line at the edge of scale. Count the longer tick marks down to the indicator Line up your latitude with the indicator In the example above, lets say you have chosen the latitude range of 30 to 60 degrees. [. . . ]