User's Manual

AutoStar #497 HANDBOX

Appendix D

will be pointing upward to easily accept the hanger screw as it

slips down. If you have not already done so, lock the DEC axis.

Orient the OTA so that when you lift it the “hanger” screw will be

positioned so that OTA will hang from it when you place it and

slide the OTA fork arm plates on the base’s fork arm plates. Once

you have placed the OTA on the base you can begin to thread on

the eight (8) screws. Tighten the screws to a “ﬁ rm”, consistent

feel.

Removal from X-Wedge

Removal is basically the reverse of the assembly process with

the following important caveat. It is essential that you unlock the

RA, rotate the telescope so that the RA Lock/RA slow-motion

control is facing upward, or away from the control panel and

then lock the RA. In this position the OTA will safely rest on the

hanger pins, and will not fall away when with eight (8) retaining

screws are removed. Failure to orient the OTA in this position

prior to disassembly can result in damage to the telescope and/

or personal injury.

Slide OTA to disengage hanger pin, left and right sides

Rotate fork arms so that the RA lock points upward

Note orientation of

hanger pins

Position OTA and Rotate fork arms to begin removal