iOptron 8506 Preparing the tripod, Attaching the mount, Installing batteries not included

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Tripod leg locks

Quick Start Guide for SmartStar® Solar 60 Telescopes

 

Tripod leg locks

Step 1. Preparing the tripod

 

Unlock the tripod leg locks.

 

 

 

 

Extend tripod legs to full length

 

 

Lock the leg-locks afterwards.

 

 

 

Step 1a.

Accessory Tray

Stand the tripod upright by spreading the tripod's legs out uniformly.

Push down slightly on the Tripod Support Bracket to lock in place. Attach the Accessory Tray to the Tripod Support Bracket via a screw on the bottom of the tray. Turn the tray until hand tight – don’t over tighten the tray.

Tripod Support Bracket

 

 

Step 2. Attaching the mount

 

 

Insert Azimuth Lock Screw into the hole on the tripod. (start from

Thread of

Azimuth

underneath)

Lock

Position center of the mount base onto the threaded screw. Turn the

 

 

Azimuth Lock Screw to secure the mount.

Step 3. Installing batteries (not included)

Pull off the battery compartment cover (see red arrow).

Gently pull the battery holder (shown next) out of the compartment. Be careful not to pull out the attached wires.

Step 3a.

Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) according to the diagram on the holder.**

Replace the holder back into the batteries compartment and replace the cover.

Note: fit the batteries holder back into the compartment with the attached wires at the bottom right corner (see arrow in the photo).

**Use only fresh batteries; do not mix fresh and old batteries; insufficient battery power may cause error messages; optional AC Adapter and Car Charger accessories are available at www.ioptron.com

Step 4. Attaching telescope

Attach telescope to mount using the dovetail lock knob (#2).

Dovetail lock (#2)

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iOptron 8506 quick start Preparing the tripod, Attaching the mount, Installing batteries not included, Tripod leg locks