Meade 2080 - Mounting the Telescope onto the Wedge

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To make fin~ latitude adjustments, follow this procedure:
(1) Loosen slightly the screws or knobs (5) on each side
of .the wedge, as shown in Fig. 7; (2) turn the screw press-
ing against the bottom of the tilt-plate, so that the tilt-
plate moves in latitude angle; (3) re-tighten the screws or
knobs ( 5) .
Use of the fine latitude mechanisms on the wedge for the
Model 2120 requires that both mechanisms be adjusted as
just described.
MOUNTING THE TELESCOPE ONTO THE WEDGE
with the Model 2080 three knobs are supplied with the tele-
scope for mounting the telescope's drive base to the tilt-
plate of the wedge. (With the Model 2120 three socket screws
are provided for this purpose.) Thread one of these knobs
(or screws, as appropriate) partially into the hole on the
underside of the drive base, located at the curved-end of the
drive base. See Fig. 8. This knob or screw should be thread-
ed in about 3 full turns, not fully threaded into the hole.
Check that the knobs or screws (5.) at the side of the wedge,
Fig. 7, are firmly tightened, before placing the telescope
onto the wedge.
Grasping the 2 fork arms of the telescope firmly, place the
telescope onto the tilt-plate of the wedge by sliding the
knob (Model 2080) or screw (Model 2120) into the slot at the
top of the curved-end of the wedge tilt-plate.
Insert the 2 remaining knobs for Model 2080, or socket screws
for Model 2120, through the underside of the tilt plate and
into the underside of the drive base. Tighten down all 3
knobs or screws to. a firm feel. Extreme force is not necessary
in this regard.
The telescope is now fully mounted onto the wedge and field
tripod. Adjustments in wedge latitude angle and/or azimuth
orientation may be made with the telescope in place. Fur-
ther details on telescope polar alignment are given below,
under "Lining Up with the Celestial Pole." .- .
CAUTION: When changing the latitude angle of the wedge/
telescope system, be sure to grasp the telescope firmly
before loosening the knobs or screws (5), Fig. 7. When
these knobs or screws are loosened, the telescope and fork
mount will fall rapidly if not held by hand.