Installation Instructions for the Meade 8/10/12 Feather Touch Micro Assembly
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
INSTALL THE UNIT WITH THE TELESCOPE IN A HORIZONTAL POSITON AS SHOWN. DO NOT INTALL WITH
THE TELESCOPE IN A VERTICAL POSITON WITH THE CORRECTOR FACE DOWN.
Tools Required: 5/64” Allen Key (included)

1.0 REMOVAL OF THE MEADE FOCUSING ASSEMBLY

1.a. Position the telescope as shown in a clean work area.

1.b. This image shows the back of the telescope and the focus
knob that you will be replacing with the FT Micro.

1.c. Using an Allen key remove the (3) screws that holdthe collar and focusing mechanism in place. If thetelescope has a mirror lock, unlock it to allow themirror to be repositioned as needed when removing
the focus knob and installing the FT Micro.

1.d. Remove the assembly by sliding the end of the focusing
stem from the dowel by sliding it away from the center ofthe scope. If necessary rotate the knob CCW to extend thestem and push the mirror away from you to allow easierremoval.

2.0 INSTALLATION OF THE FEATHER TOUCH MICRO
Items 2.a. and 2.b pertain to Meade 8 only

2.a. Locate the fillet on the Meade 8 Micro and position isso that this fillet rests next to the fillet of the back ofthe mirror cell. If it is not positioned as described theFTF Meade 8 Micro will not sit flush against the rearof the mirror cell.

2.b. Unscrew the threaded part of the Micro to allow for moreroom when sliding the hole end of the Micro over the dowel
pin on the mirror cell of the Meade SCT. You will feel anan abrupt change when you unscrew the stem at the endof it’s internal travel.3.0 INSTALLATION OF THE FEATHER TOUCH MICROItems 2.b., 3.a., 3.b., and 3.c. pertain to Meade 10 and 12
3.a. Unscrew the threaded part of the micro to allow for more room when sliding the hole on the end of the Micro over thedowel pin on the mirror cell of the Meade SCT. You will feel an abrupt change when you unscrew the stem at the endof it’s internal travel.

3.b. Slide the hole on the end of the Micro over the dowel on
the mirror cell keeping the Micro as square as possible

3.c. Position the holes of the Micro so that they match up
with the holes on the back of the OTA.

Push the mirror forward if needed to allow for a betterangle when sliding the hole over the dowel.

3.d. Replace the 3 Button Head Allen Screws and screw them in until they touch the flange of the Micro. Make sure that the Microis seated properly and not cocked. If the unit is cocked some binding might result and it will not turn easily through it’s travel. Onceseated correctly tighten each screw more and more going from one screw to the next, this will improve the squareness of the Microto the back of the mounting surface of the SCT.

CAUTION: EVEN THOUGH THERE IS AN INTERNAL STOP THAT PREVENTS THE MIRROR FROM COMING LOOSE
AND FALLING OUT, NEVER UNSCREW THE MICRO ALL THE WAY COUNTER CLOCKWISE. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT
THE FOCUSING STEM IS WORKING PROPERLY BEFORE TRANSPORT. TRANSPORT AND STORE THE TELESCOPE IN A
HORIZONTAL POSITION.

Thank you again for purchasing our product and we hope you enjoy your observing experience with it.
Wishing you clear and dark skies!

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