Mounting the Telescope
Center Hub
Take the LT Series from its packaging and place the entire telescope onto the top of the tripod head. Rotate the telescope head slowly until you feel the scope register on the center hub of the tripod head. Carefully screw the three attachment
Installing the Batteries
Follow the battery polarity (orientation) as indicated by molded icons
CAUTION: Use care to install batteries as indicated by the battery compartment. Follow battery manufacturer’s precautions. Do not install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do not mix battery types. If these precautions are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire, or leak. Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. Always remove the batteries if they will not be used for a long period of time.
Using an AC Adapter or
DC Power Cord
Power
Port
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Remove the end cover from the battery compartment exposing the battery tray. Carefully slide the battery tray out until it reaches its end stop. Insert 8 (user supplied) Alkaline “C” batteries into the battery compartment. Take care that the batteries + and - ends are as indicated in the battery holder.
Slide the battery compartment back into the telescope and
Use only the optional Meade Universal AC Power Adapter (part number 07584 for North America or 07584F for 220v foreign) with your LT Series telescope when connecting to AC power. It is specifically selected to provide the quality voltage and current required to power and protect the electronics in the telescope. Power adapters from other manufactures may cause damage and void your warranty.
Plug the AC plug into a AC household socket and the DC plug into the 12v DC socket on the telescope panel.
For external DC power use the optional #607 DC Power Cord (part number 07043) to connect to an automotive 12v DC accessory socket.
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