to STEP 1). Use the spirit bubble level on the Polar Axis Cover.
27.Attach your telescope onto the mount. Add counterweight(s) to balance the scope. You may do a rough torque calculation to determine the CW quantity and position. Or if you’re using in EQ mode
28.Release four R.A. clutch screws. Adjust the mount so that the CW shaft is pointed to East and the telescope is on the West side of the mount. Adjust the telescope to point to Zenith. This is “Zero Position” for operating in AA mode.
29.Connect the hand controller, DEC cable and power supply and turn the mount on.
30.Set the hand controller by following the iEQ45 initial set up for time and site information. Set the mount to
EAST
R.A. Clutch
Screws
Figure 24
Zenith
Figure 25
31.Use “One Star Align” to correct any initial misalignment. Or use “Select and Slew” to a known star, loosen the AZI (RA) and ALT(DEC) clutch/screws, push the mount to center the star in the eyepiece, relock the clutch/screws. Now your mount is ready to go.
May 2013, V2.0
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