Sky-Watcher AZ EQ6 - Manual (Page 7)

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1. Release the R.A. Clutch to manually rotate the R.A. Axis. (Fig. 2.1a)
2. The R.A. Clutch handle can be removed and re-positioned on the clutch ring for adjust-
ment of the tightening strength. (Fig. 2.1a)
3. Release the Dec. clutch wheel to manually rotate the Dec. axis. (Fig. 2.1b)
4. Both the R.A. Clutch and the Dec. clutch should be tightened when driving the mount with
the internal motors.
2.1 Manually Rotating the Mount
Refer to the following diagrams:
1. Before using the dials, they need to be calibrated: Point the telescope towards a known
coordinate (R.A.-Dec. coordinates or azimuth-altitude coordinates). Loosen the two lock-
ing screws on the dials to turn and let the dials read the known coordinates, then tighten
the locking screws again.
2.2 Using the Dials
As displayed below, the AZ-EQ6 GT mount features a R.A dial and a Dec. dial.
Fig. 2.2a Fig. 2.2b
PART II : USING THE AZ-EQ6 GT MOUNT
Fig. 2.1a Fig. 2.1b
R.A. Clutch
Ring
R.A.
Clutch
handle
Loosen Lock Dec. Clutch Wheel
Lock
Loosen
R.A. Dial
Dec. Dial
Locking
Screw
Locking
Screw