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5. Tuck in the 2 pieces gf blue foam (provided with
shipment) along .the base of each fork arm so that
the instrument will not move inside the case. You
can now store the instrument or place it in your
car for transport to an observing site.
CAUTION
DO'NOT ATTEMPT TO TURN THE FOCUSER KNOB OF THE OPTICAL TUBE
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS NOTICE!
Next to the base of the focuse~ knob you will see a red-
colored slotted bolt head. This bolt is used only for safety
in shipment. Remove this bolt before attempting to turn the
focuser knob. In-its place insert the rubber plug provided
as a dust protector (this rubber plug is included with your
hardware package).
Your.focuser is now operational.
WARNING! The Mode~ 2120 should never be commercially shipped
without this red~colored-head bolt secured in place. .This is
essential during commercial transport where rough handling
may occur. For your:personal transport and storage you will
never need to use this bolt again.
TO COMMERCIALLY RE-SHIP THE MODEL 2120 BE SURE TO FOLLOW
THIS PROCEDURE:
1. Turn the focuser knob clockwise continuously
until. it stops. This will bring the primary
mirror all.the way back in the tube.
2. Remove the rubber plug and insert the red-headed
bolt. Thread it in to a firm snug feel.~ Do not
over-tighten. (If you have misplaced the 'red-
head bolt you may use any other bolt that is
~-20xl" long).
Please note that commercial shipment of the Model 2120 tele-
scope without this safety bolt in place is done at owner IS
risk and your freight insurance may be voided if shipping
damage results.
TELESCOPE OPERATION:
MODEL 2080 OR 2120
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YOUR FIRST OBSERVATIONS THROUGH THE
with the telescope standing upright on its motor drive
base, as shown in -Fig. 1, and with the Diagonal Prism/and
MA 25mm eyepiece in place, you are ready to make observations
through the telescope. (Because the viewfinder has not yet
been attached to the telescope, be sure to use the MA 25mm
eyepiece, which yields 80 power on the Model 2080 (IOOX on
the Model 2120), and not the higher power MA 9mm eyepiece.
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