Bushnell DEEP SPACE 78-9003 User Manual

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT

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Reflector Telescope Assembly

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Altazimuth Yoke Mount

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Variable Height - Hardwood Tripod

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20mm and 4mm focal length - .965” diameter eyepieces.

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3X Barlow Lens

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5 x 24mm Finderscope w/ focus adjustment

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Vertical Stabilizer Bar

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Accessory Tray

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Hardware Pack

Tripod leg: 3-2.25” bolts, 6 -0.687“ washers and 3-wingnuts
Accessory tray: 3-0.5” bolts, 6 -0.687“ washers and 3-wingnuts
Tripod Leg Lock Screws: 3 pc.
Stabilizer Bar: 1 Mounting Screw

TELESCOPE ASSEMBLY

1. Remove telescope from the carton and Identify all components. READ THROUGH ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTION BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE YOUR TELESCOPE

2. Set-Up Tripod

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Select one tripod leg and extend the

Tripod Leg Middle Section (7).

Using the

Tripod Leg Lock Screws (10)

included in the hardware pack, insert a

Tripod Leg Lock Screw

into the lower brackets on the

Tripod Leg

(6).

Tighten the

Tripod Leg lock Screws

so that the

Middle Section

is securely in place. Repeat for the

remaining two legs.

1. Attach Telescope and Finderscope

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Locate the pre-assembled

Telescope Main Tube (14)

and

Altazimuth Yoke

Mount (12).

Note: Before assembling tripod legs to

Altazimuth Yoke Mount,

make sure the

Accessory Tray Braces (8) face inward.

Locate the long bolts

and washers from the hardware pack. Position the mount over the

Tripod

Leg (6)

as shown

(fig.1).

and align the holes in the

Tripod Leg

with the

holes in the mount. Insert the bolts through the holes at the top of a

Tripod

Leg.

A washer should be positioned on both outer sides of the

Tripod Leg.

Attach a wing nut to the bolt, but do not tighten it all the way. Repeat on
the remaining two

Tripod Legs

. Once you have attached all

Tripod Legs

the mount, securely tighten all wing nuts. Remove the

Stabilizer Bar

Mounting Screw (11)

from the hardware pack and insert it into the opening

at the base of the

Vertical Stabilizer Bar (4).

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Locate the

Finderscope (1)

with pre-assembled mounting bracket. Remove the two nuts located near the

front of the telescope (closet to the eyepiece) and place the

Finderscope

and bracket assembly over the

exposed screws. The

Finderscope Focus Adjustment (16)

should point towards the

Primary Mirror (13).

Replace the nuts, and securely tighten the

Finderscope

and bracket assembly in place.

2. Attach Accessory Tray

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Locate the

Accessory Tray (9).

Using the accessory tray bolts, wingnuts and washers (

3-0.5” bolts, 6 -0.687“ 3-

wingnuts)

connect the

Accessory Tray

to the

Accessory Tray Braces (8)

. Start with one tripod leg and attach

wingnuts. Wingnuts should be positioned beneath the accessory tray. Do not tighten wingnuts until all

Accessory Tray Braces

are attached as some adjustments may be required.

Your Bushnell Telescope is now ready to be used. To obtain the fullest enjoyment

from your telescope, please refer to the additional information below.

fig. 1