iOptron 8602 Telescope Assembly, Preparing the Tripod, Attaching the Mount, Attaching Telescope

2. Telescope Assembly

Step 1. Preparing the Tripod

1. Extend tripod legs to full extension.

2. Slide tray on bottom of shaft (#7). Then screw on round black knob (#9).

Step 2. Attaching the Mount

1.Raise wedge plate on the tripod by turning two tilt locks (12);

2.Attach mount to wedge plate using supplied azimuth lock screw (10).

3.lower wedge plate to it’s lowest position by turning the upper tilt lock upward while lightly push the mount down. Secure the mount by tightening the lower lock.

Step 3a. Installing Batteries (not included)

Note: you may use 8 AA batteries (Step 3) or the AC adaptor (Step 5) to operate the mount.

Pull the batteries compartment cover (shown) open. Gently pull the batteries holder (shown next) out of the compartment to avoid breaking the attached wires.

Step 3b.

Insert 8 AA batteries (not included) according to the diagrams on the holder. Refer to the diagram on the holder to orient the batteries properly. Replace the holder back into the batteries compartment and replace the cover.

For reference: the battery pack fits in with wires on the bottom right (See arrow in photo). Use only fresh batteries. Using/mixing old or low batteries 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

Dovetail(#2).

lock (#2)(Picture shows 80mm refractor. However all scopes will attach in the same manner.)

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