Attaching the Origin Tube to the Mount
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1. Unlock the altitude clutch by loosening the
black altitude clutch lock knob.
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4. Slide the Origin tube into the quick-release
slot from the back side of the Origin. The
fork arm should be on the left side of the
optical tube.
Balancing the Origin Tube Assembly
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1. While supporting the Origin tube from
underneath so it does not suddenly slide
up or down, loosen the altitude clutch
knob and carefully release the tube. If
your Origin is properly balanced, the tube
should remain in a horizontal position
when the clutch knob is loosened. If it
does, you can move on to the next section
of this guide. If the tube moves up or
down, proceed to step two.
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4. Gently slide the tube forward or backward
a small amount to balance the scope and
tighten the quick-release knob to secure
it in place.
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2. Rotate the altitude axis until the quick-
release knob faces downward. Then
retighten the altitude clutch lock knob.
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5. Keep hold of the Origin tube and secure
it in place by tightening the quick-release
knob.
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2. Loosen the altitude clutch knob and rotate
the Origin tube until it is parallel with the
ground. Tighten the clutch knob.
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5. Repeat these steps until the tube is
balanced
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3. Loosen the quick-release knob a couple
of turns to make room for the dovetail on
the Origin tube.
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6. Plug the AUX cable from the port on the
back of the Origin tube to the AUX port on
the narrow side of the mount.
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3. Support the tube's weight with one
hand and gently loosen the telescope
quick- release knob to allow it to slide on
the dovetail bar.
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