ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS AutoTracker 8976 User manual

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Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975
Orion AutoTracker™Tripod
#8976
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion product.
These sturdy aluminum tripods provide solid support for your
AutoTracker mount and are designed for either indoor or out-
door use.
To get the most from your new tripod, please take a few min-
utes to read these instructions.
Refer to the labeled figure for the names of specific parts of
the tripod.
IN 490 Rev. A 05/13
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Adjusting the Tripod’s Stance
Loosen the brace lock knob and open the tripod legs to their
widest position. Move tri-brace to bottom of shaft, and then re-
tighten the tri-brace lock knob in order to achieve best stability.
Adjusting the Legs
Your tripod comes fully assembled. Note that each leg has two
telescoping sections. To extend a leg, loosen the lever lock
knob, and then extend the leg. When it has been extended to
the desired length, tighten the lever knob back down.
Before mounting the AutoTracker mount on the tripod it is a
good idea to press down gently on the base plate to make sure
the legs are locked securely and will not give way under the
instrument’s weight.
Mounting the AutoTracker Mount onto the Tripod
Position screw hole underneath AutoTracker mount to meet
screw on top of base plate. Rotate mount to tighten screw.
Keep rotating until firmly attached. Once mounted the tripod
legs may need to be adjusted. Use the bubble level built Into
the AutoTracker mount to achieve precise leveling.
Raising and lowering the base plate
To raise or lower the base plate, first loosen the elevator lock
knob. Then use the hinged hand crank to move the aluminum
rack-and-pinion elevator shaft up or down. Retighten the ele-
vator lock knob to secure the instrument at the new height.
General Care and Cleaning
If the tripod is used in wet conditions, dry it completely with a
soft cloth after use. Clean the tripod with mild detergent and a
soft cloth.
Specifications
Height fully extended: 54.5"
Height folded: 18.5"
Weight: 4.2 lbs
Capacity: 13 lbs 2 oz
WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun with the
naked eye or with a telescope – unless you have
a proper solar filter installed over the front of the
telescope! Otherwise, permanent, irreversible eye
damage may result.
Figure 1. The AutoTracker Tripod.
Elevator
lock knob
Base plate
Brace
lock
knob Lever
lock
knob
Hinged hand crank
Tri-brace
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