Instruments Telescopes Instruction Manual RCX400

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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.
Put on adjustable counterweights (three for 20 inch
models, two for 16 inch models). The weights can be
attached more easily if you make this a two person job.
One person holds weight and holds in button. Other
person pushes the weight up the shaft-slide up to within
one inch of the end of travel. Push counterweights up
against one another.
CAUTION: PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR HANDS AS YOU
ATTACH THE COUNTERWEIGHTS SO NOT TO PINCH
THEM DURING ASSEMBLY. ALSO TAKE CARE NOT TO
DROP COUNTERWEIGHTS. THE COUNTERWEIGHTS
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF DROPPED, ESPECIAL-
LY ON THE FOOT.
Screw the safety cap on the end of the shaft after the
counterweights are attached.
CAUTION: IF THE COUNTERWEIGHT(S) EVER SLIP,
THE SAFETY CAP PREVENTS THE COUNTERWEIGHT
FROM SLIDING ENTIRELY OFF THE SHAFT. ALWAYS
LEAVE THE SAFETY CAP IN PLACE WHEN THERE ARE
COUNTERWEIGHTS ON THE SHAFT.
ATTACH LOW LATITUDE COUNTERWEIGHTS
(OPTIONAL)
If your observing site is within 20° of the equator, you
must attach the optional counterweight kit. See page 4
to see overview of the assembly.
Attach the adjustable weight shaft and safety cap in the
same manner just described .