INSTRUCTION MANUAL X-Wedge for LX200 and LX600 telescopes 55-12003_07028_XWedge_InstructionManual.
AutoStar #497 HANDBOX X-Wedge Instruction Manual X-WEDGE OPERATING MANUAL This Meade X-Wedge is designed for use with the Meade Giant Field Tripod. 1 Hex wrenches (3) 2 Center mounting bolt (1) and washer (1) 1 2 1! 5 5/16" hex screws (3) and washers (3) 4 3/8" hex screws (3) and washers (3) 6 Tangent 3 Threaded rod cap (1) and threaded rod sleeve insert (1) arm (1) and connecting 8-32 hex screws (2) 9 8 7 3 4 5 6 Figure A. Hardware kit for the X-Wedge.
Figure E. The azimuth thrust bar pin positioned in the tangent arm. 3. Place the wedge on the tripod head, sliding the azimuth thrust bar pin into the tangent arm slot (Fig. E). 4. Push the tripod threaded rod (Fig. B, 2) up so that the rod extends through the X-Wedge plate center hole (Fig C, 8). Figure G. X-Wedge with threaded rod cap and 5/16" hex screws secured. 65°, unthread the lock screw with the supplied hex key wrench and move the screw to the optional mounting hole. 5.
AutoStar #497 HANDBOX X-Wedge Instruction Manual end of the telescope drive base (see Fig. I). Be sure to leave approx, 3/4" of the screw exposed to allow for clearance of the wedge tilt plate. not overtighten. The telescope is now fully mounted onto the wedge and field 2. Grasp the two fork arms of the telescope firmly, with the control panel toward the floor, place the telescope onto the wedge tilt plate (Fig.
You are now ready to perform one of the AutoStar equatorial alignment procedures. Consult your telescope’s instruction manual for exact details. Aligning the Magnetic Compass With the aid of the magnetic compass, a telescope can be polar aligned in locations where the view of Polaris is obstructed or even before the skies get dark.
AutoStar #497 HANDBOX X-Wedge Instruction Manual threaded rod (without moving the compass) until the red compass arrow points toward the observing sites Magnetic Declination found in step 1. c. Tighten the t-handle tension knob, locking the X-Wedge into place. d. Retighten the 5/16" hex screws on the wedge floor. Do not over tighten. The tripod and X-Wedge are now pointed very near celestial north and ready to run one of the alignment procedures. 5 55-12003_07028_XWedge_InstructionManual.
X-Wedge Instruction Manual Figure P. Magnetic declination map of North America. 6 55-12003_07028_XWedge_InstructionManual.
AutoStarX-Wedge #497 HANDBOX Manual MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY Every Meade telescope, spotting scope, and telescope accessory is warranted by Meade Instruments Corp. (“Meade”) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U.S.A. and Canada. Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is returned to Meade, freightprepaid, with proof of purchase.
