Meade instruction manual Equatorial Wedge for 7 and 8 LX200 Telescope, Toc a. Azimuth Control

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Figure 8: Equatorial Wedge for 7" and 8" LX200 Telescope

To assemble the equatorial wedge, follow this procedure (note that all required wedge hardware and manual knobs are shipped within the wedge carton):

1.The wedge consists of two basic parts: the wedge body and the tilt-plate, as shown in Fig. 8. Attach the tilt-plate to the wedge body by threading in the four knobs provided. Two knobs, with washers, should be used on each side of the wedge body so that a total of 4 knobs attach the tilt plate to the wedge body.

2.Place the wedge onto the field tripod with the central threaded rod of the tripod fitting through the center hole in the floor of the wedge. Thread the 2-1/2" diameter manual knob onto the threaded rod of the tripod and firmly tighten the manual knob.

[ toc ] a. Azimuth Control

The Azimuth Control for the Meade Equatorial Wedge and Field

Tripod is shipped in a plastic bag and includes the following parts:

1.Azimuth Base (large U shaped piece of aluminum)

2.Azimuth Arm (small T shaped piece of aluminum)

3.2 - Azimuth Knobs

4.2 - 8-32 x 1/2" flat-head machine screws

5.2 - 8-32 x 1" round-head machine screws

To attach the Azimuth Control to your wedge and tripod, follow these steps:

1.Remove the 4 set screws from the wedge and field tripod (which plug the attachment holes) using a screwdriver.

2.Attach the Azimuth Arm to the Equatorial Wedge using the 2 ea. 8-32 x 1/2" flat-head machine screws.

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