Meade LX200 instruction manual Toc b. Deluxe Latitude Adjuster

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3.Attach the Azimuth Base to the Field Tripod using the 2 ea. 8-32 x 1" round-head machine screws.

4.Thread the two Azimuth Adjustment Knobs into the Azimuth Base, until they just touch the Azimuth Arm. The Azimuth control is now ready to use. To adjust in Azimuth, loosen the 3" central wedge knob. Rotate the wedge by using the two Azimuth knobs in a push-pull manner. After positioning the wedge, tighten the central wedge knob.

[ toc ] b. Deluxe Latitude Adjuster

The Deluxe Latitude Adjuster (DLA) attaches directly to the Equatorial Wedge and permits very precise adjustments in latitude angle by the simple turning of one knob.

The Equatorial Wedge for Meade 7" or 8" Schmidt- Cassegrain telescope is shipped with the main crossbar of the DLA already installed. Loosen the two socket-head screws that lock the main crossbar in place, to allow the crossbar to rotate slightly if needed. Thread the long adjustment knob (3, Fig. 14) into the main crossbar and position the end of the adjustment knob into the cavity on the underside of the Equatorial Wedge Tilt-Plate. Tighten the two socket-head screws locking the main crossbar into place.

The DLA is now ready to use. To make fine latitude adjustments, follow this procedure:

1.Slightly loosen the knobs (5, Fig. 8), on each side of the wedge.

2.Turn the DLA's adjustment knob (pressing against the bottom of the tilt-plate), so that the tilt-plate moves in latitude angle.

3.Re-tighten the two knobs, which were loosened in step 1, above.

NOTE: When installing the tilt-plate to the wedge, note that it is a tight fit and the sides must generally spread slightly to accept the tilt-plate. If the main crossbar of the DLA is already tightened into place this will inhibit your installation of the tilt-plate. You will therefore see that by releasing the screws on the ends of the DLA crossbar your installation of the wedge tilt-plate will be facilitated.

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