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ZWO ZWO-AM5 - How to Use the AM5 Mount; 3.1 Introduction to the Equatorial Mode; Mount Components and Controls

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3. How to use
3.1 Introduction to the Equatorial Mode
①. Finder Slot Mounting Holes: can be used to install the finder foot,ASIAIR
②. Power Switch: Turn the mount power on or off.
③. Counterweight Screw Hole: Unscrew the cover to connect the optional 12mm threaded
counterweight bar and counterweight.
④. Pitch Angle Gear Adjustment Screw: A screw is located on either side of the main body.
Loosen these with a hexagonal wrench, and the pitch can be adjusted between 0-90 degrees.
⑤.Azimuth Lock: Loosen it if you want to adjust Azimuth scale, or tighten it if you want to
fasten the Azimuth scale.
⑥. Dovetail Slots: Suitable for both Losmandy and Vixen style dovetails.
⑦. Pitch Angle Scale: range 0~90°
⑧. Pitch Angle Tensioner: Loosen the knob to adjust the pitch angle, and tighten it after
completion.
⑨. Bubble Levels: Displays whether the mount body is level.
⑩. Pitch Angle Fine-Tuning Knob: Rotate the equatorial mount clockwise to pitch up, and
counterclockwise to pitch down.
⑪.Azimuth Fine-Tuning Knobs: Rotate the knobs on both sides to adjust the azimuth base.