Meade MAX-ACF Latitude Adjustment, If you need to set for low range or high range

Replace and tighten the latitude bolts. Note: If you are setting for low-range latitude, you will need to replace only three bolts on each side. There isn't a fourth hole on either side. Relock latitude locks knobs.

Latitude

Lock

Knob

Latitude Range Bolts

"Porthole"

Latitude

Lock

Knob

Move and line up latitude tick mark with indicator

Tighten (rotate) the lock knobs below the Pedestal to a

5"tight" feel. First loosely tighten all three knobs, then tighten all three securely.

6Back off the ejector knobs on the Pedestal.

Adjust legs until they are level. Adjust the turnbuckle for

7fine adjustment of level.

The bubble levels will assist you. in determining level.

Latitude Adjustment

The telescope comes set for mid-range latitudes (30° to 60°).

If you need to set for low range or high range,

8loosen all four latitude lock knobs (2 on each side) remove the 4 latitude bolts from each side of the pedestal (8 total) using a supplied hex wrench (see photo above). The pedestal will now swing freely.

Swing the pedestal so that the bolt portholes match up with another set of bolt holes on the underneath plate (there are three sets of bolt holes, one for each latitude range).

9Move the pedestal until it lines up your latitude tick mark with the indicator on the latitude scale.

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Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the	15
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.