Bushnell VOYAGER 78-3612 User Manual
612X3” REFLECTOR
14
13
11
12
10
9
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
1617
1. Finderscope
2. Rack & Pinion Focusing Mechanism
3. .965" Format Eyepiece
4. Vertical Stabilizer Bar
5. Azimuth Lock Screw
6. Tripod Leg
7. Tripod Leg Middle Section
8. Accessory Tray Brace
9. Accessory Tray
10. Tripod Leg Lock Screws
11. Stablizer Bar Mounting Screw
12. Alt-Azimuth Yoke Mount
13. Primary Mirror (Internal)
14. Main Telescope Tube
15. Vertical Fine Adjustment Screw
16. Finderscope Focus Adjustment
17. Finderscope Adjustment Screws(3)
8
15
MODEL 78-3612
Thank you for purchasing the Bushnell 78-3612 Reflector Telescope! Your new telescope has been
designed and crafted with the highest standards so that you may have years of enjoyment and use out of
this wonderful window to the heavens. This product comes complete with everything you'll need to
explore your universe including a precision rack and pinion focusing mechanism, premium adjustable
aluminum tripod, superior all-metal main telescope tube, and wide-field 5x24 finderscope. Whether
you are just starting out in astronomy or you are an avid astronomer we wish you all the best with
your telescope.
Please utilize this manual to its fullest potential by reading it completely before you attempt to
assemble and use your new telescope. Once assembled, we've included a basic guide on how to get started
in astronomy at the end of this manual. While this is not a complete guide, it will give you some initial
pointers. As you advance in ability, we would highly recommend a supplemental star atlas, beginning
astronomy guide, moon map, or any other guide as you travel on your journey through the universe.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
• Reflector Telescope Assembly
• Altazimuth Yoke Mount
• Variable Height - Hardwood Tripod
• 1.25" and .965" Adapter Rings
• 20mm (1.25") focal length eyepiece
• 4mm (.965") focal length eyepiece
• 3.5X Barlow Lens
• 5 x 24mm Finderscope
• Vertical Stabilizer Bar
• Accessory Tray
• Hardware Pack
Tripod leg: 3-21/2”bolts, 6Accessory tray: 3-3/4” bolts, 6-1/2” washers and 3-wingnuts
Tripod Leg Lock Screws: 3 pc.
Stabilizer Bar: 1 Mounting Screw
11
/16 washers and 3-wingnuts
TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove telescope from the carton and Identify all components. READ THROUGH ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTION BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE
2. Set-Up Tripod
• Select one tripod leg and extend the Tripod Leg Middle Section (7). Using the Tripod Leg Lock Screws
(10) included in the hardware pack, insert a Tripod Leg Lock Screw into the lower brackets on the
Tripod Leg (6). Tighten the Tripod Leg lock Screws so that the Middle Section is securely in place.
Repeat for the remaining two legs.
3. Attach Telescope and Finderscope
• Locate the pre-assembled Telescope Main Tube (14) and Altazimuth Yoke
Mount (12). Note: Before assembling tripod legs to Altazimuth Yoke Mount,
make sure the Accessory Tray Braces (8) face inward. Locate the long
bolts and washers from the hardware pack. Position the mount over the
Tripod Leg (6) as shown (fig. 1). and align the holes in the Tripod Leg with
the holes in the mount. Insert the bolts through the holes at the top of
a Tripod Leg. A washer should be positioned on both outer sides of the
Tripod Leg. Attach a wing nut to the bolt, but do not tighten it all the
way. Repeat on the remaining two Tripod Legs. Once you have
attached all Tripod Legs to the mount, securely tighten all wing nuts.
Remove the Stabilizer Bar Mounting Screw (11) from the hardware pack
and insert it into the opening at the base of the Vertical Stabilizer Bar
(4).
• Locate the Finderscope (1) with pre-assembled mounting bracket. Remove the two nuts located near
the front of the telescope (closet to the eyepiece) and place the Finderscope and bracket assembly
over the exposed screws. The Finderscope Focus Adjustment (16) should point towards the Primary
Mirror (13). Replace the nuts, and securely tighten the Finderscope and bracket assembly in place.
fig. 1
Loading...