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pull directly "up" on the central hub of the
extension strut system. This operation will
cause the tripod legs to move inward to a
coll'apsed posi tion-. .
PRECAUTIONARY NOTES
(1) If the tripod does not seem to extend or col-
lapse easi.ly,do not force the tripod legs in
or out. By following the instructions above
the tripod will function properly, but if you
are unclear on the proper procedure, forcing
the tripod into an incorrect position may damage
the extension strut system.
(2) Do not overtighten the 6 lock-knobs used to fix
the inner tripod leg sections at various heights.
"Firm feel" tightening is sufficient.
THE EQUATORIAL WEDGE
The Equatorial Wedge permits use of the Model 2080 or 2120
telescope in an astronomical or "equatorial" mode. The
wedge fits onto the Field Tripod, described above, and
accepts the base of the Model 2080 or 2120 fork mount. See
Fig. 5.
NOTE: The Meade Equatorial Wedge is designed solely for
use in"conjunction with the Meade Field Tripod. The wedge
should never be used without the Field Tripod, e.g. by
placing the wedge alone on a table top, and then mounting
the telescope on the wedge. The Model 2080 or 2120 tele-
scope, placed onto the Equatorial Wedge alone, without the
Field Tripod attached to the wedge, may become' seriously
imbalanced, to the point where the telescope may actually
tip over.
Except for the tilt plate (Fig. 8) appropriate to each
model, the Equatorial Wedges for the Models 2080 and 2120-
are otherwise identical.
The Equatorial Wedges appropriate to either the Model 2080
or 2120 are of modern d~sign, with several important features
incorporated to simplify and facilitate telescope operation.
After using the wedge for your telescope, you'will find that
the functional design features included are of very signifi-
cant value in routine telescope operations. Some of these
features include:
1. Attachment of the wedge to the field tripod by
means of only one manual knob. (For photographic
applications with the Model 2120 where extreme
steadiness is required, 3 additional hex-head
screws are provided.)
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