User manual ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS PADDED SCOPE CASES

[. . . ] Orion Padded Scope Cases This rugged case will protect your instrument, keep it clean, and provide a convenient means for transporting and storing it. Made from tough, water-resistant polyester/nylon fabric with padding sewn into the lining, the case should endure many years of heavy use. [. . . ] Case for a Complete Telescope Cases designed to hold both the telescope optical tube and the mount/tripod assembly have a padded divider inside to prevent contact between the tube and the mount. Before placing the instrument in the case, remove the optical tube from the mounting. For some telescopes, this will entail simply releasing the tube from the tube rings (leaving the tube rings attached to the mount). For others, the mount/tripod assembly will fit in the case only if the tube rings themselves are detached from the mount (they can be left on the telescope tube). For equatorial mounts, remove the counterweight and shaft from the equatorial head (leave the counterweight on the shaft). Retract the tripod legs to their shortest length and collapse the tripod. This will require removing the tripod accessory tray completely or uncoupling it from at least two of the three tripod legs. Place the mount/tripod assembly and the telescope tube on opposite sides of the padded divider. On one side you will see Velcro straps sewn into the bottom of the case. The Velcro straps secure the counterweight and counterweight shaft in place (see diagram). [. . . ] Care of Your Case Orion Padded Scope Cases are made to be tough and durable. Make sure the case is completely dry before use. Velcro strips Rings attatched Optical tube assembly Counterweight Divider Short Velcro straps Equatorial head Tripod Customer Support (800) 676-1343 E-mail: support@telescope. com Corporate Offices (831) 763-7000 Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 P. O. [. . . ]