Installing EAF with K-ASTEC bracket

Jun 13, 2025 by WO Team

Applicable to all of WO R&P focusers with modular focusing mechanism, including:

  • WIFD R&P Focuser (recommended)
  • 2” R&P Focuser
  • 3.3” R&P Focuser
  • 3.7” R&P Focuser
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  1. Turn the telescope over and remove the Tension screw.
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  1. Remove the top cover screw near the temperature gauge with 2mm Allen key.
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  1. Release (don’t remove) two inner knob screws.
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  1. Remove the temperature gauge knob.
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  1. Find the flat side (D-cut profile) on the shaft and turn it to face the hole.
 
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  1. Put the timing pulley (large) on the shaft and lock the two inner screws (2mm Hex wrench)
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  1. Put the timing pulley (small) on the shaft of EAF and lock the two inner screws (2mm Hex wrench)

On Step 6 & 7:

Please make sure one of the screws is lock on the flat side (D-cut profile)

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  1. Slide the mounting bracket over the focuser, position it vertically, and tighten the set screws. (2.5mm Hex wrench)
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  1. Put on the EAF, tilt it downward, and loop the belt over both pulleys.
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  1. Lift the EAF upward to tension the belt, and simultaneously tighten the two M4 bracket screws (3mm Hex wrench)
 
 
 
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