Tele Vue Panoramic Mount User Manual
PANORAMICTM MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction & Use
The alt-azimuth PanoramicTM Mount is perfect for our lighter weight scopes and will
work fine with our 4" scopes at moderate powers. It accepts the Sky Tour computer
system as well as the Eyepiece Caddy Set.
The Panoramic Mount Head cradles the telescope at its center of gravity, to make
operation smooth and easy. Brass bearings with tension adjustments provide a
smooth vertical motion from about 17° below the horizon to almost Zenith (85°).
To achieve smoothest operation it is important to have the telescope properly balanced in its mount ring, with the altitude tension knobs providing minimal drag.
The tripod legs are crafted from solid wood and can position the cradle height from
38" to 62". The legs are tied together by either a powder coated cast aluminum
head or solid brass head. The triangular accessory tray adds extra stability to the
tripod.
The Panoramic Mount is ideal for terrestrial and astronomical viewing.
Tripod and Head Set-up
Installing Foot StudsInstalling Foot Studs
1)
Installing Foot Studs - After removing all packaging material screw the Foot Studs
Installing Foot StudsInstalling Foot Studs
into the bottom of the Leg Extensions.
Installing Leg Extension Lock KnobsInstalling Leg Extension Lock Knobs
2)
Installing Leg Extension Lock Knobs - Screw Leg Extension Lock Knobs into the
Installing Leg Extension Lock KnobsInstalling Leg Extension Lock Knobs
metal Leg Clamp bands.
Setting-up on level groundSetting-up on level ground
3a)
Setting-up on level ground - With the tripod upside down, pull the 3 Leg
Setting-up on level groundSetting-up on level ground
Extensions to the same height and lock in place with Leg Extension Lock Knobs.
Setting-up on uneven terrainSetting-up on uneven terrain
3b)
Setting-up on uneven terrain - Proceed as above, then install Tray (step 4). Extend
Setting-up on uneven terrainSetting-up on uneven terrain
remaining legs until head is approximately level. Lock Leg Extension Lock Knobs.
Move on to step 5.
NOTE: The mount only needs to be sufficiently levelled so the telescope swings
smoothly in any azimuth orientation.
Installing TrayInstalling Tray
4)
Installing Tray - With tripod right side up, spread apart tripod legs. Install Tray
Installing TrayInstalling Tray
by inserting the stud from one of the hinged Tray Supports through the hole in one
corner of the Tray. Secure Tray using one of the plastic Wing Nuts. (Leave Wing
Nut slightly loose to ease installation of the remaining Tray Support screws.) Mount
Tray on the remaining two supports. Tighten all three Wing Nuts after Tray is in
position.
Installing Panoramic Mount Head Installing Panoramic Mount Head
5)
Installing Panoramic Mount Head - Set the Panoramic Mount Head into the
Installing Panoramic Mount Head Installing Panoramic Mount Head
Bushing in the Tripod Head. Screw the Lock Knob into the hole in the side of the
Tripod Head and tighten enough so the head cannot be pulled out. Swing the Cradle
until approximately level and tighten the Vertical Tension Knobs.
can be moved to other Tele Vue tripods or camera tripods by removing the Panoramic
Post. Use 5/64" Allen to loosen
lower set screw on Azimuth bearing plate, then
unscrew the post. Normally this set screw is tight to prevent Panoramic Post from
unscrewing from the head as mount is turned in azimuth.
6) Follow instructions packaged with handle to attach it to the mount.
7) Using the Allen wrench provided, screw the studs into the 2 outer holes of the telescope
Mount Ring until they bottom. (Be careful not to overtighten; Mount Ring is aluminum and
threads may strip.)
Mounting TelescopeMounting Telescope
8)
Mounting Telescope - Place the telescope down on the Cradle inserting threaded studs
Mounting TelescopeMounting Telescope
in the telescope mounting ring into cradle holes. Note, orient telescope so Vertical Tension
Knobs are closer to the telescope's eyepiece end. Fasten in place with plastic Wing Nuts.
9) Loosen
Vertical Tension KnobsVertical Tension Knobs
Vertical Tension Knobs and balance telescope so that
Vertical Tension KnobsVertical Tension Knobs
need very little, if any, tightening.
RememberRemember
10)
Remember, when carrying with or without telescope, the
RememberRemember
or fall out if the lock knob is loose.
*LEAVE WING NUTS ON STUDS WHEN STORING SCOPE IN CASE
TO PREVENT RIPPING FOAM LINER.
NoteNote
Note: Mount head
NoteNote
Vertical Tension KnobsVertical Tension Knobs
Vertical Tension Knobs
Vertical Tension KnobsVertical Tension Knobs
Mount HeadMount Head
Mount Head can easily slip
Mount HeadMount Head
Parts Check ListParts Check List
Parts Check List
Parts Check ListParts Check List
•Panoramic Mount Head
•Wood Tripod
•Tray
•Mount Handle
•Small-Parts Bag includes:(3) Rubber Tipped
Studs for tripod legs, (2) Studs for scope
attachment, (1) 1/8" Allen Key, (1) 5/64"
Allen Key, (5) Plastic Wing Knobs for scope
and tray attachments, (4) Leg Extension and
Mount head Lock Knobs
Allen
5/64"
LOCK KNOB
LEG CLAMP
STUDS
CRADLE
BUSHING
TRAY
LEG EXTENSION
LOCK KNOB
LEG EXTENSION
WITH TELESCOPE
OBJECTIVE FACING LEFT
VERTICAL
TENSION KNOB
PANORAMIC
MOUNT HEAD
AZIMUTH
BEARING
PLATE
PANORAMIC
POST
Rubber tipped
studs for tripod
legs
Plastic Wing
Knobs for
scope & tray
attachments
VERTICAL TENSION
KNOBS
CRADLE
RUBBER TIPPED STUDS
WING NUTS
LOCK KNOB
TRIPOD HEAD
1/8"
Allen
Key
Key
Studs for scope
attachment
Leg Extension & Mount
head Lock Knobs
PANORAMIC
MOUNT HEAD
TRIPOD HEAD
TRAY
SUPPORT
Rotating the Tele-Pod head
:
G
IN
RN
hile the azimuth tension knob is tight-
WA
w
ened could cause the azimuth bearing to
unscrew and separate.
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