User Manual

PREFACE
This manual describes the functions of the Polarie star tracker.
You may occasionally find descriptions in the text not relevant to your particular model; this depends on the model you purchased.
You should refer to the instruction manuals for your camera, ball head adapter, camera tripod and shutter release control together with this
manual as occasion demands.
Thank you very much for your purchase of a Vixen Polarie star tracker.
WARNING!
Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes or through this product or its polar axis scope
sold separately. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Always keep the instruction manual near your Polarie to ensure quick answers to any questions.
This instruction manual describes necessary precautions for the safe use of the product to prevent possible injuries to yourself and
others, as well as damage to the equipment.
Read through this manual before use.
CAUTION
Do not use the product while traveling or walking, as injuries may
arise from stumbling, falling or collision with objects.
Do not try to restrain the movement of the mount when in operation,
which may lead to injuries to you or damage to your equipment.
Do not use the product in a wet environment
Do not turn on the power switch of the product under circumstances
when internal condensation is suspected on the equipment. It may
cause a failure by a short circuit.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that
is not expressly described in this manual.
Use only recommended power sources. Using other power sources
could result in damage to the unit.
Insert the batteries in the correct direction.
Be careful not to drop the unit when handling. This may cause
damage or lead to injury.
HANDLING AND STRAGE
Do not leave the product inside a car in bright sunshine, or in hot
place. Keep any strong heat radiation sources away from the product.
Do not expose the product to rain, water drops, dirt or sand.
When cleaning, do not use solvent such as paint thinners.
For storage, keep the product in dry places, and do not expose to
direct sunlight.
Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if the product is
not used for a long time.
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