THE POWERSEEKER 114 Reflector
The PowerSeeker is a Newtonian reflecting telescope that comes on an equatorial mount. This section instructs you on the proper assembly and use of your PowerSeeker telescope, which is shipped in one box, containing all the parts you need to assemble it. Unpack and lay out all of the parts in a large, clear area where you’ll have room to work. Keeping track of the parts, use the list below and the telescope diagram to confirm you have, and can identify each part.
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1. | 5x24 Finderscope | 12. | Accessory Tray |
2. | Eyepiece | 13. | Center Support Brace |
3. | Focuser Draw Tube | 14. | Tripod Tightening Screws |
4. | Tube Ring Locking Bolt | 15. | Counterweight |
5. | Optical Tube | 16. | Counterweight Bar |
6. | Collimation Screws (not shown) | 17. | R.A. Slow Motion Control |
7. | Declination Slow Motion Control | 18. | Equatorial Mount |
8. | Latitude Adjustment Screw | 19. | Declination Locking Screw |
9. | Tripod Mounting Head | 20. | Mounting Platform |
10. | Tripod Leg | 21. | Focuser |
11. | Equatorial Head Mounting Screw | 22. | Finderscope Bracket |
Assembling Your Telescope
To set up the tripod, locate the equatorial mount (18), the tripod legs (10), and the tripod mounting head (9).
1.Slide the two top portions of each tripod leg around the sides of each flange on the tripod mounting head (9). Make sure that the tripod center support brace hinges (13) are located on the inside of the each leg.
2.Slide the provided screws through the tripod leg and flange, until the screw extends out the other side mount (see Figure
You are now ready to attach the tripod accessory tray.
3.The tripod tray fits over the holes in the tripod's center support brace (13). Insert the winged bolts through the holes in each of the tripod center support braces and thread them into the holes in the accessory tray. Tighten all bolts to ensure proper stability to the mount.
Attaching the Equatorial Mount
Figure 1-2
1.Place the base of the equatorial mount (18) into the hole on the top of the tripod mounting head (9).
2.Rotate the equatorial mount until the declination axis (where the counterweight bar (16) goes) is positioned over one of the tripod legs.
3.Attach the mount to the tripod by threading the equatorial head mounting screw (11) into the bottom of the mount
Before attaching the optical tube, the counterweight and slow motion controls should be added to the mount:
1.Thread the counterweight bar (16) clockwise into the declination axis of the equatorial mount. Slide the counterweight over the counterweight bar and lock down the screw on the side of the counterweight.
2.Locate the declination slow motion control (7) and attach to the mount by tightening the set screw on the control cable. See Figure
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