Declination Axis Locking Hole (Paramount Me Ii Only); Micro Levelers (Paramount Me Ii Only) - Paramount Fitness ME II User Manual

Paramount User Guide

Declination Axis Locking Hole (Paramount ME II Only)

The Paramount ME II's declination axis can be locked into position by screwing two shoulder bolts
(supplied with mount) into these holes.
When installed, the right ascension and declination axis locking bolts are designed to prevent
the axis from rotating during shipment and while adding payload. As a best practice, always
try to maintain a balanced payload, even when mounting equipment.
The shoulder bolts are not designed to carry the mount's entire payload. If you mount an
excessively unbalanced payload on the declination axis, for example, you run the risk of
bending one or both of the bolts, making removal difficult.
The specifications for right ascension axis locking shoulder bolt are:

18-8 stainless steel shoulder screw

5/16-in. shoulder diameter

2-1/4-in. long shoulder

1/4 in.–20 thread
The declination axis locking shoulder bolt has the same specifications, but is 1-3/4-in. long.

Micro Levelers (Paramount ME II Only)

The Paramount ME II uses integrated Micro-Levelers and Base Plate Attachment Knobs to level and secure
the mount to the pier or base plate. Please carefully read the following section before continuing.
Adjusting the Micro-Levelers
The Paramount ME II's Micro-Levelers are used to fine-tune the mount's level. The maximum amount of
adjustment for each leveler is approximately 3 mm or 1/8-inch. The Micro-Levelers are also used to
ensure that the base plate of the Paramount ME II is not distorted by an uneven mounting surface.
Important note: the Micro-Levelers must protrude slightly below the surface of the Base Plate before
tightening the Base Plate Attachment Knobs. See the "Critical Micro Leveler Note
information.
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