Meade RCX400 instruction manual 11 a

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Tighten (rotate) the lock knobs below the Pedestal to a "tight" feel.

Back off the ejector knobs on the Pedestal.

9 Adjust legs until they are level. Adjust the turnbuckle for fine adjustment of level.

The bubble levels will assist you.

Latitude Range Bolts

"Porthole"

The telescope comes set for mid-range latitudes (30° to 60°). If you need to set for low range or high range,

10 remove the 4 latitude bolts from each side of the pedestal (8 total) using a supplied hex wrench (see photo above). The pedestal should now be able to swing freely.

Move and line up latitude tick mark with indicator

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Swing the pedestal so that the bolt portholes match up with another set of bolt holes on the underneath plate (there are three sets of bolt holes, one for each latitude range).

Move the pedestal until it lines up your latitude tick mark with the indicator on the latitude scale.

Replace and tighten the latitude bolts. Note: If you are setting for low-range latitude, you will need to replace only three bolts on each side. There isn't a fourth hole on either side.

Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the	15
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.