Instruction Manual

AutoStar #497 HANDBOX
X-Wedge Instruction Manual
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This Meade X-Wedge is designed for use with the Meade Giant
Field Tripod.
Warning: If the telescope is placed on the wedge without
the field tripod attached to it, the wedge will be seriously
overbalanced and the telescope could tip over.
The X-Wedge instructions are written for use with either the
Meade Standard Field or Giant Field Tripod. The assembly
procedure requires two people who can lift about 55 pounds
each.
X-Wedge Assembly
The required wedge hardware is shipped within the wedge
carton (Fig. A).
1. Locate the two 8-32 hex screws and the tangent
arm (Fig. A, 6).
2. Attach the tangent arm to the tripod using the
supplied 8-32 hex screws. Note: the flat surface
of the tangent arm should face upwards (Fig. D).
X-WEDGE OPERATING MANUAL
Figure C. Parts of the X-Wedge. (1) Tilt-plate; (2) Mounting slot
at top of tilt plate; (3) Latitude lock screw (one on each side);
(4) Vernier pointer; (5) Latitude Scale; (6) Azimuth Control Knob;
(7) Wedge Body; (8) Plate center hole; (9) Latitude control screw
(adjustment knob not shown); (10) Mounting slots; (11) Center
bolt hole.
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6
5
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Figure B. Fully assembled tripod.
1 Tripod Head
2 Threaded Rod
3 T-handle
Tension Knob
4 Spreader
5 Leg Lock Knobs
6 Extension Strut
7 Tension Hub
8 Retaining clip
(not visible)
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4
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6
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Figure A. Hardware kit for the X-Wedge.
1 Hex wrenches (3)
4 3/8" hex screws (3)
and washers (3)
2 Center mounting
bolt (1) and washer (1)
6 Tangent
arm (1) and
connecting
8-32 hex
screws (2)
5 5/16" hex
screws (3)
and
washers (3)
3 Threaded rod cap (1)
and threaded rod sleeve insert (1)
Figure D. Attach the tangent arm with the flat surface facing up.
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