Meade RCX400 instruction manual 20 A 20 B, Attach Counterweights

Models: RCX400

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ATTACH COUNTERWEIGHTS

ATTACH COUNTERWEIGHTS

Line up a fixed counterweight's 4 bolts with the four threaded holes in the Dec assembly base. The weights

19 can only be positioned with indentations lined up in a vertical orientation.

20 A

20 B

Slide the bolts into the threaded holes and tighten each securing knob by hand until it reaches the top. Then use a 1/4" shaft, such as a Phillips screwdriver to turn the knob very tight.

Screw in counterweight shaft until it reaches the hard stop.

21 Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the screw in the head of counterweight shaft to secure it in place.

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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

 

Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.

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Meade RCX400 instruction manual 20 A 20 B, Attach Counterweights