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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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Tele Vue Warranty Summary
Eyepieces, Barlows, Powermates, & Paracorr have a “Lifetime Limited” warranty, telescopes & accessories are warranted for 5 years. Electronic parts are warranted for 1 year. Warranty is against defects inmaterial or workmanship. No other warranty is expressed or implied. No returns without prior authorization. Please keep your receipts in case you need warranty service.
Lifetime Limited Warranty details online: http://bit.ly/TVOPTLIFE
5-Year/1-Year Warranty details online: http://bit.ly/TVOPTLIMITED
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PANORAMICTM (Advanced) MOUNT INSTRUCTIONSIntroduction & Use
The alt-azimuth Panoramic™ Mount is perfect for our lighter weight scopes. Ideal
for terrestrial and astronomical viewing. The mount can be outfitted with encoders(STN-4001) for Digital Setting Circles / Computers and Eyepiece Caddy Set formaximum viewing pleasure.
The Panoramic Mount Head cradles the telescope at its center of gravity, to make
operation smooth and easy. Brass bearings with tension adjustments provide asmooth 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 from28" to 46". The legs are tied together by a lightweight head. The triangular accessory tray adds extra stability to the tripod.
The Circular Wrench is used to tighten or optionally remove the tripod Base.
Tripod and Head Set-up
Please refer to the diagrams for part nomenclature.
Follow instructions packaged with handle to attach it to the mount.
If setting up on soil, twist the rubber tips at the bottom of each leg up to fully expose the metal spikes. On finished or hard surfaces, twist the rubber tips down tofully cover the metal spikes.
Setting-up on level ground - With the tripod upside down, pull the 3 Leg Extensions
to the same height and lock in place with Leg Extension Lock Knobs.
Setting-up on uneven terrain - Proceed as above, then install Tray (next step). Extend
remaining legs until head is approximately level. Lock Leg Extension Lock Knobs.
Note: The mount only needs to be sufficiently levelled so the telescope swings smoothly
in any azimuth orientation.
Installing Tray - With tripod right side up, spread apart tripod legs until they lock.
Remove the triangle tray from its box. Unscrew the Tray Retaining Knob at the centerof the leg spreaders to reveal a threaded rod. Place the tray between the legs of thetripod so the threaded rod passes through the center hole of the tray. Replace the knob.
Mounting Telescope
Swing the Mount Cradle until approximately level and tighten the Vertical Tension
Knobs. Using the Allen wrench provided, screw the studs into the 2 outer holes ofthe telescope Mount Ring until they bottom. (Be careful not to overtighten; Mount
Ring is aluminum and threads may strip.)Place the telescope down on the Mount Cradle inserting threaded studs in the telescopemounting ring into cradle holes. Note, orient telescope so Vertical Tension Knobs
are closer to the telescope's eyepiece end. Fasten in place with Plastic Knobs*.

Parts Check List•Panoramic Mount Head•Wood Tripod•Wood Tray
•Mount Handle•Small-Parts Bag includes:(2) Plastic Knobs for scope(2) Studs for scope attachment(1) 1/8" Allen Key(1) Plastic Circular Wrench

WARNING: Rotating the Tele-Pod head while the azimuthtension knob is tightened could cause the azimuth bearing
to unscrew and separate.

Loosen Vertical Tension Knobs and balance telescope so that Vertical Tension Knobs
need very little, if any, tightening.
Remember, when carrying with or without telescope, the Mount Head can easily
slip or fall out if the Star Knob is loose.
*LEAVE KNOBS ON STUDS WHEN STORING SCOPE IN CASE TO PREVENTRIPPING FOAM LINER.
Removing Panoramic Mount Head - Mount head can be moved to other Tele Vue
tripods or camera tripods by using a 5/64" Allen (not supplied) to loosen lower set
screw on Azimuth bearing plate. Now Loosen the star knob with one hand while
holding the head with the other until the head is free.
Tightening Base - In the unlikely event that the Base holding the 3/8" threaded rod
and star knob become loose, slip the Circular Wrench between the triopod legs andup onto the Knurled Ring. Turn the wrench counter-clockwise (viewed from above),reseting the wrench position if it encouters a tripod leg before fully tightening.

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GREAT ACCESSORY: EYEPIECE CADDY SET

Eyepiece Caddy Set (TEC-1018)
INTRODUCTION
This versatile accessory attaches to the yoke arms ofyour Tele Vue mount and places five eyepieces conve-

Knurled Knobs

niently at your fingertips. The Caddy Set is precision
machined aluminum, and powder-coated for lifetime
durability. It's a must have item for Tele-Pod owners.
Available clearance holes at the ends of each
Caddy can be used as mounting points for your DSC/ Computer.
INSTALLATION
The most current yoke and cradle heads have the attachment holes already drilled into the arms. Attacheach Caddy bracket by passing the screws throughYoke Armthe clearance holes in the yoke arms and fixing the wing knob tight.

2" Eyepiece Caddy

The angled edge will match the arms, so that when viewing1¼" Removable Insert

from the telescope eyepiece position, the (3) 1¼" holes will beon the left side, while the (2) 2" holes with removable 1¼" plastic
plugs will be to your right.
USE
You can place up to (5) 1¼" eyepieces in the Caddy Set, or byremoving the plastic inserts, use (3) 1¼" and (2) 2" eyepieces.
To remove the 1¼" inserts, push up from the bottom. To reinstall

DSC / Computer
Plate Holes

the 1¼" inserts, push them in from the top by running your thumbs
around the outer lip. They will snap into place.
If you have dual barrel eyepieces you can use either 1¼"
or 2" holes, but the outside lock screw in the 2" eyepiece barrel
must be removed.

Yoke Arm
1¼" Eyepiece Caddy

Of course, your Barlow or Powermate units, or 2" to 1¼"adapters can also be placed in the Caddy Set.
DSC / Computer Mounting
The ends of the Eyepiece Caddy make a good mounting location
for your DSC / Computer. This conveniently locates the unit atyour fingertips. There are two 5/32" clearance holes available
on each Caddy to use for mounting a support plate you provide.
DSC / Computer
Plate Holes

Typical DSC / Computer
mounting location (notsold by Tele Vue)

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