Meade MAX-ACF Tripod Assembly, Pedestal Assembly and Adjusting Latitude Position

ASSEMBLY

Pointing to ± 5° of the pole

Refer to images pages 4 to 10 for location of various telescope features.

A screwdriver or other 1/4" shaft that can be used as a lever will be useful during assembly.

Tripod Assembly

1Before you pull legs out of collapsed tripod, notice the pattern of the pins on top of the tripod (photo). Set the legs so the leg opposite the single pin is pointing North. Above 20° latitude (or South in Southern hemisphere)— if less than 20°, use the Low Latitude kit; see step #26.

Set up on a surface of concrete, or if on the ground,

2must be a solid surface (such as granite).

CAUTION: AVOID GRASS AND DIRT. THE MAX ASSEMBLY WILL SINK INTO GROUND, NOT REMAIN LEVEL AND TIP OVER, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO THE ASSEMBLY AND OBSERVERS.

3

Turn the three coarse adjustment leg lock levers to unlock the legs of the tripod. See Photo 5 for a close up of a lock lever.

Extend the legs outward. Note that the legs need not be extended fully. Extend them so that the base of the tri- pod coarsely level with the horizon. You can make fine

4a leveling adjustments later.

Pedestal Assembly and Adjusting Latitude Position

Mount Pedestal onto the tripod...

CAUTION: THE PEDESTAL REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE TO LIFT THE ASSEMBLY.

4b

...Using the 3 lock pins on the base of the tripod as a guide, place the Pedestal over the lock pins. Note that these pins are spring-loaded and are self-locating.

14	Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the
	Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.