iOptron 8000AZ User Manual

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to  STEP 1). Use the spirit bubble level on the Polar 
Axis Cover. 

 
27. Attach your telescope onto the mount. Add 

counterweight(s) to balance the scope. You may do a 
rough torque calculation to determine the CW 
quantity and position. Or if you’re using in EQ mode -- 
mark the position. The mount can only hold a light 
payload without counterweight(s). Double check the 
leveling of the system. 

 
28.  Release four R.A. clutch screws. Adjust the mount so 

that the CW shaft is pointed to East and the 
telescope is on the West side of the mount. Adjust 
the telescope to point to Zenith. This is “Zero 
Position” for operating in AA mode. 

 

       

 

29.  Connect the hand controller, DEC cable and power 

supply and turn the mount on. 

 
30.  Set the hand controller by following the iEQ45 initial 

set up for time and site information. Set the mount to 
ALT-AZI mode. Power the mount OFF/ON to 
complete the mode switching. 

 

 

31. Use  “One Star Align” to correct any initial 

misalignment. Or use “Select and Slew” to a known 
star, loosen the AZI (RA) and ALT(DEC) 
clutch/screws, push the mount to center the star in 
the eyepiece, relock the clutch/screws. Now your 
mount is ready to go. 

 

 

May 2013, V2.0 

EAST 

Zenith

R.A. Clutch 
Screws