Meade Instruments Corporation
6001 OAK CANYON, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92620-4205 n (949) 451-l 450
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Operating Instructions
ETX Field Tripod
For Use With the ETX Astro Telescope
b.
Attaching the Accessory Tray:
Remove the round accessory tray
Fig. 1, from the
shipping box. Remove the black, star-shaped lock knob
from the threaded rod on the bottom of the accessory tray.
Attach the tray to the tripod by inserting the threaded rod
through the central hub of the extension strut
Rethread the lock knob onto the accessory tray.
1.
Varying the Tripod Height:
Loosen the black, star-shaped height adjustment knob
at the base of each
leg.
the three top tripod leg sections to the desired height.
Tighten the three height adjustment knobs,
feel”. Do not overtighten.
Fig. 1, to a
Collapsing the Tripod for Storage:
Remove the accessory tray
Grasp the top of the tripod
Fig. 1, from the tripod.
one hand, and with the
other hand, pull up on the central hub of the extension
strut Fig. where the accessory tray was attached.
This action will cause the tripod legs to move inward to a
collapsed position.
Important Notes on using ETX Field Tripod:
Remove the accessory tray before attempting to collapse
the tripod.
If the tripod does not extend or collapse easily, do not
force the tripod legs in or out. By following the above
instructions the tripod
tripod into an incorrect position may damage the extension
strut system.
function properly. Forcing the
Fig. 1: ETX Field Tripod. (1) Mounting Slots; (2) Mounting Plate; (3)
Scale; (4) Fine Latitude Adjustment Knob; (5) Height
Adjustment Knob; (6) Accessory Tray; (7) Extension Strut System;
North-Pointing Tripod Leg (marked
Fine Azimuth Adjustment Knobs; (10) Latitude Lock Knob:
Latitude Lock Lever (opposite side).
at position of arrow);
Do not overtighten the three star-shaped height adjustment
“Firm feel” tightening is sufficient.
knobs on the tripod legs.
2.
a.
Attaching the ETX Astro Telescope to the Tripod
Confirm that the latitude lock lever Fig. is in the
PARTS LISTING AND ASSEMBLY
locked
Also
by
the lever
on the base of the E T X
When opening the packing box for the first time, note carefully
the following parts included with the ETX Field Tripod:
that the N/S
Astro Telescope IS set for the correct hemsphere
Tripod
2 Attachment Knobs
Tray
b.
In the side of the ETX
drive base, locate the
two attachment holes,
Fig. 2. (These holes
are normally used with
the fixed legs of the
table tripod.) Position
the ETX on the Field
so that the
1. Preparing the Tripod For Use
The ETX Field Tripod (Fig. 1) is simple to set up and easy to
use. Users need only attach the accessory tray and adjust the
to the
Fig. 2: ETX
Base,
a.
Extending the Tripod:
Remove the tripod from the
upright. Grasp two of the
weight of the tripod on the third leg. Gently pull the legs
apart to a full open
box and stand it
legs, leaving the full
attachment holes.
Then, align the two holes in the base of the ETX with the
mounting slots Fig. on the mount plate Fig. 1.
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