ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS Starshoot 5862 User manual

Orion®Starshoot™AllSky
Camera Roof Mount
#5862
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IN 428 Rev. A 10/11
Parts List
• Roof mount bracket
• Adapter plate
• 4x short Hexagonal head
screws
• Hexagonal Allen Key
• 3x Philips head screws
• 3x Wall plugs
• 3x Nuts
• 3x Bolts
Required tools (Not supplied)
• Tamper proof Allen key
(supplied with Starshoot AllSky
Camera)
• Small Philips head screwdriver
• Dowel or small screwdriver (for
making holes)
• Tube of outdoor waterproof
silicon sealant

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1. Installation of the adapter
plate to AllSky Camera
In order to install the roof mount to
the Orion Starshoot AllSky Camera
(SASC) the adapter plate will need to
be attached to the base of the SASC.
To attach the adapter plate the dome
lid will first need to be removed. Use
the tamper proof Allen key that came
with your SASC to unscrew each of
the 4 tamper proof screws located on
the top lid of the SASC.
Be careful not to hit the acrylic dome
with the Allen key, screws or other
hard objects.
Also be careful not to lose the non
standard tamper proof Allen key
that came supplied with your SASC.
(Replacement Allen keys sold sepa-
rately by Orion)
Carefully lift the top lid directly
upwards to remove it from the bottom base.
Be careful not to touch the lens to avoid having to clean it. Place the lid in a safe
location. (Cleaning supplies sold separately by Orion)
Remove the rubber feet attached to the bottom of the SASC using a Philips
head screwdriver. These screws are fastened internally with nuts and silicon
sealant. A pair of small pliers may be necessary to hold the nut while the screw
is being unscrewed.
Next 4 holes need to be made through the black EVA material on the bottom of
the SASC. The pre made holes in the aluminum housing can be seen from the
inside of the dome.
Use a dowel or small screwdriver to carefully poke a hole through the black EVA
material until a hole large enough to fit the screw is made. The safest way to do
this without damaging the electronic components inside is to drive the hole from
the inside of the dome to the outside. Remove any access material from the hole
to allow a clean thread.
Once 4 holes are made, partially screw in the 4 Hexagonal head screws to test
the fit (Figure 2).
Remove the screws, align the adapter plate to holes on the bottom of the SASC
and tightly screw in the 4 screws back onto the bottom of the SASC using the
supplied Hexagonal Allen key (Figure 3).
In order to ensure a weather proof seal, the holes made in the previous step and
the holes from the rubber feet will need to be sealed from the inside of the dome
by applying a small amount of silicone over the screws and holes from the inside
of the SASC. Follow the instructions on the silicone to allow for drying time
before using the SASC outdoors. This is an important step in order to keep
the internal components safe from the elements and allow the heater and
fan within the SASC to work efficiently.
The dome lid can now be re-attached to the base. To re-attach the dome lid
carefully line up the groove on the inside of the top lid with the notch on the
inside of the bottom base and gently allow the top lid to drop into place. The top
lid should now be seated evenly and all 4 screws lined up ready for installation.
Using the tamper proof Allen key, gently tighten each screw until a small amount
of resistance is felt, then move onto the next screw. Repeat for all screws. Next
tighten each screw more firmly and evenly across all 4 screws to help ensure a
weatherproof seal.
2. Installation of Bracket to Adapter Plate
Screw in the bracket into the center of the adapter plate then rotate the plastic
wheel to ensure a tight fit. Use the clamp on the side of the mount select desired
angle and tightly fasten the clamp (Figure 4).
3. Installation of Bracket to Wall/Roof
The included screws & wall plugs (or optionally nuts and bolts) can be used to
secure the bracket base to a wall or roof.
Your Orion Starshoot AllSky Camera is now ready for use. Please follow instruc-
tions found within the AllSky manual for operating instructions.
Figure 1. The roof mount bracket and
adapter plate.
Figure 2. Placement of Hexagonal head
screws.
Figure 3. Adapter plate attached to
bottom of SASC.

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Specifications
• 160mm x 110mm diameter
• Al-Alloy Material
• Weight 276g
• Max Load 3Kg
• CE Certified, RoHS Certified
Figure 4. Adapter plate attached to Roof
mount bracket.
Figure 5. The adapter plate can also be
attached to a standard tripod.
One-Year Limited Warranty
This Orion StarShoot AllSky Camera Roof Mount is warranted against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the
benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes &
Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to
be defective, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way,
Watsonville, CA 95076. If the product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of
the original invoice) is required.
This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused,
mishandled, or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
For further warranty service information, contact: Customer Service Department, Orion
Telescopes & Binoculars, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076; [phone].