STEP 2. Set Latitude Adjustment Knob
Carefully remove the mount from the shipping box and familiarize yourself with the components shown in Figure 2. Unlock the four (4) R.A. Clutch Screws and rotate the mount 180º around the R.A. axis to move the dovetail saddle face topside to the highest vertical position as shown in Figure 5. Tighten the R.A. Clutch Screws.
Dovetail Saddle
R.A. Axis | R.A. Clutch Screw (4) |
Polar Axis |
(a) Rotating the mount | (b) Upright position |
Figure 5
The iEQ45 mount is equipped with two positions for the Latitude Adjustment Knob as shown in Figure 6, an upper position and a lower position. If the latitude of your location is between 5º and 40º, set the Latitude Adjustment Knob to the lower position (factory default position) as shown in Figure 6. Install the Latitude Safety Block, as shown in Figure 7, using the included hex key to release and tighten the attachment screw. If the latitude of your location is between 35º and 70º, remove the Latitude Safety Block and set the Latitude Adjustment Knob to the upper position.
Latitude Adjustment Knob |
| Locking Screw |
| Lat. Safety Lock |
Lat. Adjust. Lever 
| Upper Position |
| Lower Position |
Figure 6 | Figure 7 |
CAUTION: If your location latitude requires changing the Latitude Adjustment Knob position, change the knob position before attaching the mount to the tripod.
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