® iOptron® MiniPier Instruction Manual Product #8032
MiniPier 8032 iOptron® MiniPier is designed for iOptron GOTO mounts, which includes CEM60, iEQ45, iEQ301, MiniTower and AZ mount Pro mount. It can be used with a MiniTower/MiniTower Pro/iEQ45 tripod, pier or Tri-pier to raise 8” in height. Parts include: The actual parts included in the package depend on the mount type: 1. 1x MiniPier Body 2. 2x M8 hex head screws for iEQ45 tripod/pier mounting 3. 3x M10 hex head screws for MiniTower tripod mounting 4. 1x iEQ45 center stud for iEQ45/CEM60 (optional) 5.
MiniPier for iEQ45/iEQ30 The assemble example shown here is for installing a MiniPier onto an iEQ45/CEM60 tripod. For an iEQ30 mount, an iEQ45/MT/MTP tripod or a pier/tri-pier is needed. Example: an iEQ45 mount on a MiniPier with an iEQ45 tripod 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.
Mini Pier for AZMP/MT/MT2/MTP The assemble example shown here is to installing a MiniPier onto a 1.5 inch MiniTower tripod. The procedure will be similar for installing a MiniPier onto a 2 inch MiniTower Pro/AZMP 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 (keep it in a safe place. You may need it in the future.) 5.
8. Final adjust the tripod height and level the tripod with MiniPier before mounting the MiniTower mount. 9. Install 3 MiniTower level adjustment screws and threaded in about half of the threads. Put the MiniTower on to it. Level it. Thread the MiniTower Securing Bolt into the MiniTower and tighten it. Make sure the mount is leveled while rotating the mount.
