1) The first step is to replace the factory mount with the Millennium adapter plate as shown to the right. Place the binocular upside down on a towel on a table, or on a carpeted floor. Using a precision screwdriver, remove the twelve screws that hold the mount in place and replace with the Millennium adapter plate. Snugly tighten the screws, but to avoid stripping or breaking, do not overtighten.

3) Set up the tripod. The tripod feet must be on a surface that allows them to dig in. If using on concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface, a tripod spreader is recommended. Adjust the height of the tripod so that the mount post is about chin height. Adjust the tripod legs until the mount post is perfectly vertical. Make sure the leg length clamping thumbscrews are tight enough to prevent slippage.
WARNING: Dropping temperatures can cause the leg clamp pressure to loosen. Re-check tightness when observing in cold weather. (We learned this one the hard way)

5) Carefully lift the binocular up to the parallelogram and slip the clamp assembly onto the "L" adapter, as shown on the right. While supporting the binocular, let the weight of the binocular gently pull the parallelogram down to the stop.

7) The last step is to balance the parallelogram. This step can be a little awkward until you've done it a couple of times. Loosen the counterweight shaft thumbscrew, then carefully pull the counterweight up and away from the tripod center. When the counterweight is part way out, pull down on the weights and lift up on the binocular to bring the parallelogram horizontally level. Continue to move the counterweight out until there is a good balance, always keeping the counterweight shaft as horizontal as possible so that it does not slide on its own. As the counterweight shaft nears the end of its travel, move it slowly and carefully, so as not to pull it completely out. When perfect balance is achieved, tighten the thumbscrew.

2) Slide the clamp assembly onto the adapter plate. Note that the stop screw on the side of the clamp assembly is to the ocular (not objective) end of the binocular. The thumbscrews must be quite loose to clear the nitrogen purge port cap. Center the clamp asssembly, then finger-tighten the two thumbscrews so that the clamp firmly grips the adapter plate.

4) The parallelogram assembly is now ready to be placed on the tripod. The counterbalance weight should be as close to the pivot point as possible (this is called the "stowed" position). The thumbscrew that locks the counterbalance shaft should be tight. Carefully slip the parallelogram assemply on the tripod mount shaft. Be careful to not pinch your fingers in the parallelogram assemply when doing this. Once in place, the three thumbscrews that secure the parallelogram assembly to the tripod mount shaft can be secured.

6) Slide the binocular toward the parallelogram assembly as far as it will go without rubbing on the vertical part of the "L" adapter. Tighten the thumbscrew in the center of the clamp assemply, which locks the binocular in place on the "L" adapter. Add the second guide handle, and tighten the thumbscrew as shown on the left. Now is the time to check the balance of the binocular from objectives to oculars. If it seems to be unbalanced, loosen the two clamp thumbscrews and carefully slide forward or back to achieve perfect balance.

8) You are now ready to enjoy the finest binocular mount available. If everything is balanced correctly, you'll be able to effortlessly move those giant binoculars anywhere in the sky. Let go and they'll stay put- until you are ready to move to another target. When finished with your observing session, reverse steps 7 to 3 to disassemble the mount. When reversing step 5, be sure that the binocular is lifted all the way up (counterweight down) before sliding it off the end of the "L" adapter.