Pentax 10 - Manual (Page 10)

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Closing
Closing the Teleport is quite easy, but several small details will make a
difference. As with the opening procedure, perform the steps in a
precise and consistent way, practicing to make it easier and to
minimize the potential for an accident.
Prepare and Lower the Secondary Cage
1. Aim the scope straight up, and turn it so the finder is facing you.
2. Remove the finder and clip it in the storage position.
3. Remove the eyepiece, place it in the drawer, and close the drawer.
4. Grasp the top section of the left strut with your left hand and loosen
its upper and lower clamps each 1/2 turn with your right.
5. Reverse hands and repeat step 4 for the right strut.
6. Rotate the scope 180 o and repeat 4-5 for the other two struts. Be sure
to support the secondary cage by holding up on the top section of a
strut or on the secondary cage itself at all times.
7. Grasp the secondary cage inside its top opening with both hands and
lower it into the mirror box while keeping the scope pointed fully
vertical (the mirror box should stay against the rocker box front plate.)
A wiggle may sometimes be needed to help the struts retract fully.
Form the habit of always holding one of the upper strut sections.
Never release the upper cage after loosening the clamps until you
have lowered it gently into the mirror box!
Install the Top Plate
1. With the scope turned so the power supply faces you, grasp the top
plate at the lower end of its strap and lift it out, bottom first, from the
velcro on the side of the rocker box.
2. Hold it horizontal over the scope and rest its left edge on top of the
rocker box left side.
3. Align and insert its right edge into the right side rocker box slot. Use
the same caution here as when opening.
Never pull up on the plate
while it is inserted into only one slot .
4. Grasp the left altitude ring through its opening and pull it to the left
while pulling the strap to the right just enough for the plate to clear
the left rocker box side.
5. Lower the left side of the plate to align with the slot and release the
rocker box side so it will close onto the plate.
6. Push the rocker box sides in to insure the plate is fully into both slots
before lifting the scope by its strap.