Sky-Watcher AZ EQ6 User Manual

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Note:
• When setting the mount to Equatorial mode, the longer knurled screw on the left sidewall

of the mount must be moved to the lower threaded hole on the left sidewall. Do not put it

in the upper threaded hole; otherwise, the mount may be damaged when jacking up the

R.A. axis.

• The telescope should be mounted in a way so that it is on the right-hand side of the mount

when it points forward.

• When switching between Alt-azimuth/Equatorial modes, be sure to remove all counter-

weights and telescope from the mount first to avoid damage to the Mount’s latitude adjust-

ment mechanisms.

• It may be more difficult to balance the R.A. (or Azimuth) axis in Alt-azimuth mode. Here are

the balancing steps recommended for Alt-azimuth mode:

2.5 Installing a Secondary Telescope

Fig. 2.5a

Fig. 2.5b

A secondary telescope saddle can be installed at the end of the AZ-EQ6 GT mount’s counter-

weight rod for the mounting of a secondary telescope.

PART II: USING THE AZ-EQ6 GT MOUNT

» Balance the payload and counterweights in equatorial mode and mark the position of the

counterweights.

» Unload the payload and counterweights to set the mount in Alt-Azimuth mode.

» Re-load the mount again by installing the counterweight at the marked position.

Slide the counterweight rod out and rotate it so the flat cutting surface at the end of the rod

is facing up, then lock the rod with the T-bolt.

Loosen the Allen screw on the saddle’s silver ring and push the saddle onto the counter-

weight rod, as shown in

Fig. 2.5a

. Align the Allen screw to the flat surface on the counter-

weight rod.

Allen Screw

Vertical-adjustment

T-Bolt

Locking

T-Bolt

Allen

Wrench