Instructions / Assembly

17B.
•As you make adjustments to the
primary mirror tilt screws (3, Fig. 13),
you will notice that the out-of-focus star
disk image will move across the eyepiece
field. Choose one of the 3 primary mirror tilt
screws and slightly move the shadow to the
center of the disk. Then slightly move the
telescope using the flexible cable controls to
center the star disk image in the center of the
eyepiece.
• If any further adjustments are necessary,
repeat this process as many times as needed
until the out-of-focus star disk appears as in
Fig. 18C, when the star disk image is in the
center of the eyepiece field.
• With the star testing of the collimation
complete, tighten the 3 hex-head primary
mirror locking screws (2, Fig. 13)
CHANGING THE VIEWFINDER BATTERY
If the viewfinder red dot does not illumi-
nate, verify the viewfinder is on by rotating
the knob below the viewfinder lens clock-
wise. If the red dot does not illuminate, the
battery may need replacing.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Additional Eyepieces (1.25” barrel
diameter only): For higher or lower viewing
magnifications, Meade’s Series 4000 Super
Plössl eyepieces, available in a wide variety of
sizes, provide a high level of image resolution
and color correction at an economical price.
Contact your Meade Dealer or see the Meade
catalog for more information. Visit us on the
web at www.meade.com.
To replace the battery, press the left side
of the viewfinder housing labeled “push”.
The battery compartment will slide out on
the right side of the viewfinder (see Fig.
18). Replace the battery with a Lithium
CR2032 battery with the positive side up.
Then push the battery compartment back
into the viewfinder and power on.
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Fig. 18
push here to open
battery compartment
CR2032
battery
battery
compartment
Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversable damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.