APPENDIX G:
14" LX200-ACF FEATURES
14" LX200-ACF Unique Features
The 14" LX200-ACF contains, for the most part, the same features (covered earlier in
this manual) as all other
LX200-ACF telescope models.
The following features are unique to the 14" model:
Battery Compartment
On newer models, the battery compartment is the same as the compartment
described on page 13.
For older models, the battery compartments for the 14"
LX200-ACF are located under the horizontal beam of the fork arms (Fig. 57a). Each
compartment has an indentation below it (Fig. 57b) to allow you to slide out the
compartment easily.
Important Note: The compartments are designed to hold batteries only.
Do not use these compartments to store any other items.
Two button-head screws are provided to secure the battery compartments when using
the telescope in equatorial alignment. The telescope ships with the screws installed. To
install the batteries, first remove the screws with the supplied hex key. See Fig. 57c for
location of the screws. Next, remove the battery holder and install the batteries as
described in step #2 on page 13. Replace the holder and close the compartment.
Replace the screws if you plan to use the telescope in equatorial alignment. These
screws are not necessary when using the telescope in altazimuth alignment.
Optical Tube Assembly
Important Note: Attaching the 14"
LX200-ACF
optical tube assembly to the
tripod is identical to the procedure described on pages 13 and 14.
Caution: Due to the weight and size of this product please use extreme
caution whenever assembling, disassembling, lifting, transporting or
storing this product. Two or more persons should always be used
whenever performing any of the above tasks. Disregard for the above
warning could result in serious injury or death.
Caution: On the rear section of the optical tube is a red slot-head bolt,
used only for safety reasons in shipment. Remove this bolt before
attempting to turn the focus knob. In its place, insert the rubber plug
provided as a dust protector (this rubber plug is included with your
hardware package).
The 14”
LX200-ACF
should never be commercially shipped without the red
bolt in place. This is essential during commercial transport, where rough
handling may occur. Your transport and storage of the telescope never
requires this bolt.
Auxiliary Jacks
The 14" model provides auxiliary focus and reticle jacks on the left fork arm (Fig. 58)
for your convenience. Use of the auxiliary jacks eliminates the cord tangle which
sometimes occurs when using the jacks located on the control panel
Collimation
The 14"
LX200-ACF can be collimated using the procedure described in the Collimation
section, pages 47 - 48, with one exception: When tightening a collimation screw, it is
not necessary to loosen the other two collimation screws, or vice versa. In other words,
the screws may be tightened or loosened independently of each other.
A hex wrench is included in the accessory kit for collimation (use the smaller of the two
included hex wrenches; the smaller wrench is only included with the 14" model). Insert
the hex wrench into the slots in the plate of the secondary mirror housing to access the
collimation screws which are housed below the plate. See Fig. 59 for the position of the
slots.
Fig. 57a: One of the two 14"
LX200-ACF
battery compartments (older models).
Fig. 59: Insert the included hex wrench
into the slots in the plate of secondary
mirror housing to access the
collimation screws (14" model only).
Fig. 57b: An indentation on the
underside of one of the 14"
LX200-ACF
battery compartments (older models).
Fig. 58: 14" model auxiliary focus and
reticle jacks are located on the inner
left fork arm.
Fig. 57c: Location of one of the
battery compartment screws. The
other is located on the opposite end
of the horizontal beam of the fork
arms near the other battery
compartment (older models).
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