polar axis. Rotate the telescope about the polar axis so that the Counterweight Shaft (7) is parallel to the ground (horizontal).
∙Loosen the Counterweight Lock Screw (located on the counterweight), and slide the Counterweight (6) along the shaft until the telescope remains stationary without drifting rotationally about the polar axis. Tighten the Counterweight Lock Screw, locking the Counterweight into position.
∙Now balance the telescope about the Declination Axis (3) . Loosen the declination lock screw and the Cradle Lock Screws so that the telescope can slide freely inside the Cradles. Slide the telescope up or down inside the rings until the telescope remains stationary without drifting rotationally about the Declination Axis. Tighten Cradle Lock Screws. The telescope is now balanced.
ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. | The image I see in the telescope is upside down and | ∙ An | image | is | a | common |
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If after you have
guide to help you to understand the cause of the problem and quickly determine a remedy
1.I’ve completed the
∙Check to see if objective lens cover has been removed.
∙Try to view an object that is 200 or more yards away.
∙If there is more than one eyepiece included with the telescope, use the lowest power (highest number) eyepiece to begin viewing.
∙Use the focusing mechanism (16) to bring the object you are trying to view into focus
Telescope LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
Your telescope is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner. The Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and mechanical workmanship of our products and is your assurance of a lifetime of dependable service.
If your telescope contains electrical components the electronic components are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase.