® iOptron® MiniPier Instruction Manual Product #8032
MiniPier 8032 iOptron® MiniPier is designed for iOptron GOTO mounts, which includes iEQ45, iEQ301, MiniTower, MiniTower II, or MiniTower Pro mount. It can be used with a MiniTower, MiniTower Pro, or iEQ45 tripod. Parts include2: 1. 1x MiniPier Body 2. 1x iEQ45 center stud and alignment peg 3. 2x M8 hex head screws for iEQ tripod mounting 4. 1x M12 Center Bolt with turning lever for MiniTower/MiniTower Pro mounting 5. 3x M10 hex head screws for MiniTower tripod mounting 6.
MiniPier for iEQ45/iEQ30 The assemble example shown here is for installing a MiniPier onto an iEQ45 tripod. For an iEQ30 mount, either an iEQ45 tripod or a MiniTower/MiniTower Pro tripod is needed. 1. Extend the tripod legs and adjust the height of the tripod. Secure the tripod. Remember that the MiniPier will add 8 inch in height. Remove the alignment peg from the iEQ45 tripod head. 2. Release three locking screws located at the bottom of the MiniPier body. Put the Base Flange onto the tripod head.
Example: an iEQ45 mount on a MiniPier with an iEQ45 tripod
Example: an iEQ30 mount on a MiniPier with an iEQ45 tripod (Note: a special top flange with iEQ30 mounting holes is needed)
Mini Pier for MT/MT2/MTP The assemble example shown here is to installing a MiniPier onto a MiniTower tripod. The procedure will be similar for installing a MiniPier onto a MiniTower Pro tripod. 1. Extend the tripod legs and adjust the height of the tripod. Remember that the MiniPier will add 8 inch in height. 2. Unthread and remove the stainless steel nut from MT tripod rod. 3. Thread the tripod rod all the way up into the threaded hole on the tripod head and tighten it.
5. Remove iEQ center stud and alignment peg. Insert the MiniTower Securing Bolt through the hole on the top mounting flange. Install the Turning Lever. 6. Put the MiniPier body onto the Base Flange and secure it using three locking screws. 7. Final adjust the tripod height and level the tripod with MiniPier before mounting the MiniTower mount. 8. Install 3 MiniTower level adjustment screws and threaded in about half of the threads. Put the MiniTower on to it. Level it.
Example: An MiniTower on a MiniPier with a MiniTower tripod
