iOptron 8000DP, 8000AZ quick start Position the pier with Alignment Peg face north

Tighten evenly

Alignment Peg

Adjustable Feet

Figure 6

Position the pier with Alignment Peg face north.

Alignment Peg

Figure 9

3.Set the Latitude: Unlock the four R.A. Clutch Screws and rotate the mount 180º around the R.A. axis (Figure 10) to move the dovetail face upside. Tighten the R.A. Clutch Screws. Un-screw the Altitude Adjustment Lever from Altitude Adjustment Knob (Figure 11). Turn the Latitude Adjustment Knob to set your current Latitude, which is displayed in Latitude Mark Window. Use the Lever for fine adjustments as needed. Always set the latitude without the load.

Figure 7

2.Attach the EQ mount: Retract the Azimuth Adjustment Knobs (next to the Bubble Level Indicator) to allow enough clearance for the Alignment Peg seating in the house. Put the mount onto the tripod head (or pier top) with bubble level on top of the Alignment Peg (Figure 9). Secure the mount head by tightening two Azimuth Locking T-bolts (Figure 8). Level the mount by adjusting individual tripod leg (or pier foot). You may use the build-in Bubble Level Indicator or an external torpedo level to check level.

Lat. Locking Screw (X4)

R.A. axis Polar Axis

Dovetail Saddle

R.A. Clutch

Screw (X4)

Bubble Level

Azi. Adjust. Knob

Figure 8

Lat. Mark Window

Azi. Locking T-bolt (x2)

Plastic Washer

Figure 10

If your latitude is between 5º to 40º, set the Latitude Adjustment Knob to the lower position. A Latitude Safety Block has to be installed (Figure 11)

If your latitude is between 35º to 70º, take the Latitude Safety Block off. Set the Latitude Adjustment Knob to the upper position. You should change the position before attaching the mount to the tripod head.

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