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TWILIGHT SERIES MOUNTS
TWILIGHT II ASSEMBLY AND USE
To begin assembly, take the tripod out of its box and remove the plastic wrap. Spread
the legs fully apart and make sure the two tension screws on each leg are tight. Once you
have finished assembling the mount, you can adjust the tripod height by loosening these
tension screws, extending each leg equally and retightening the screws.
Installing the Support Shaft
Take the center support shaft, which has a large T-bar on its bottom end, and put the
two standard washers on it. Slide the stabilizing plate/accessory tray from the tripod box
onto the support shaft with the flat side up. Thread the cup washer into its position near
the top of the support shaft.
From the underside of the top of the tripod, insert the support assembly into the
opening and push the e-clip on from above. The support assembly should now hang freely
from the tripod top.
Installing the Pier Extension/Head Mount
The Twilight II includes an 8-inch pier extension that is used to raise the
height of the mount to accommodate larger telescopes and provide a more
comfortable viewing experience. The pier extension comes in two parts.
To begin, take the large cylinder and remove the three screws from the bottom using a
4mm hex wrench. Take the base piece of the head mount, insert it into the bottom of the
pier, align the holes and rethread the three screws so that the pieces are securely joined.
Take the top piece of the pier extension and twist the threaded end into place atop the
cylinder. Tighten the three screws around the edge with a 2mm hex wrench until secure.
Take the completed pier assembly and align the notch in the bottom with the post on
the tripod housing. From below, turn the T-bar to thread the support assembly up into
the head mount base. Now, remove the head mount from the box and slide it onto the
secured neck of the pier extension. If you choose not to use the pier extension, slide the
head mount directly onto the installed base piece. Once the mount is attached, position
the plate/accessory tray so that its arms press firmly against the tripod’s legs. Tighten
the knurled nut between the T-bar and the washers to secure the plate in place and
further stabilize the tripod.
Attaching a Telescope to the Mount
To attach a telescope to the mount, loosen the two tension screws (one has a large
knurled head) on the top of one side of the mount until the ends of the screws are flush
TWILIGHT II PIER EXTENSION
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