Sky-Watcher AZ EQ6 User Manual

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Stow the handle into the jack screw after the adjustment.

(Fig. 2.3b)

Engage the two fork tightening knobs.

Note: It is normal to have slight elevation play on the AZ-EQ6 GT mount. The mount depends

on the gravity of its payload and its own weight to stay firm. Because of this, it is recommended

to end the elevation adjustment with an upwards movement. Whenever there is an upwards

over-adjustment, lower the elevation first, and then jack the mount upwards again.

2.4 Setting the AZ-EQ6 GT Mount to Alt-azimuth Mode

Fig. 2.4a

Fig. 2.4b

Loosen the two fork tightening knobs.

Remove the two knurled screws from the left sidewall of the mount; Put the shorter one

into the lower screw hole, keep the longer one for later usage.

Jack up the R.A. axis’s elevation until it reaches approximately 88 degrees and the jack-

screw will disengage entirely. Lift the counterweight rod to align the azimuth-mode align-

ment hole with the upper screw hole on the left sidewall

(Fig. 2.4b)

. Use the longer knurled

screw to connect these two holes and tighten it with a 5mm Allen wrench.

Engage the two fork tightening knobs.

To restore the mount to Equatorial mode, loosen the two fork tightening knobs first, then

remove and exchange the two knurled screws on the left sidewall of the mount. While

holding the counterweight rod, slowly lower the R.A. axis’s elevation until the latitude jack-

screw starts to engage. Spin the jackscrew counterclockwise with the handle to lower the

elevation to the desired angle.

PART II: USING THE AZ-EQ6 GT MOUNT

Azimuth-Mode

Alignment Hole

Knurled

Screws

Fork

Tightening

Knob

Screws

Hole