Meade RCX400 Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 5)

Attach the Mount to the Tripod

Move the Optical Tube and Install the Batteries

STEP 6: P

osition the mount over the tripod:

Take note of the T-handle/rod (8) that goes through the tripod

base. The T-handle/rod is spring-mounted into position. Note also

that there is a hole (7) on the bottom side of the mount base

Lift the mount and position the mount base over the tripod base.

Line up the hole on the mount base over the T-handle rod. When

they are lined up, the rod will “pop up” into the hole.

Caution for 12” and 14” model users: Due to the weight and

size of these products, please use extreme caution whenever

assembling, disassembling, lifting, transporting or storing these

products. Two or more persons should always be used whenever

performing any of these tasks. Disregard for the above warning

could result in serious injury or death.

Caution: Use care to install batteries as indicated by the battery

compartment. Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. Do not

install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do not

mix battery types. If these precautions are not followed, batteries

may explode, catch fire, or leak.

Improperly installed batteries void your Meade warranty. Always

remo

ve the batteries if they are not to be used for a long period

of time.

STEP 7: Secure the mount with the T-handle:

Rotate the T-handle (9) until the rod is tightened to a firm feel.

STEP 8: Move the optical tube from its shipping position:

Turn the Dec. lock (10) counterclockwise to unlock the the optical

tube (11) and move it perpendicular the fork arms, to the position

depicted in the image at the left. Turn the Dec. lock clockwise to a

firm feel to relock the position of the optical tube.

STEP 9: Install the batteries:

Assemb

ly of the

RCX400 telescope requires eight C-cell (user

supplied) batter

ies. Remove the battery compartment (13) covers

and carefully remove the battery holders (12), being mindful of the

connector wires.

Insert four user-supplied C-cell batteries into each battery

holder, oriented as shown on the diagram on the battery slots

inside the batter

y holder

Retur

n the batter

y holders to their

respectiv

e compar

tments and replace the co

vers.

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