Counterweight Shaft - Paramount Fitness ME II User Manual

Paramount User Guide
Figure 56: When making fine adjustments, align the edge of the knob with the stationary tic mark to determine relative

Counterweight Shaft

To attach the stainless steel counterweight shaft to the Paramount, insert the threaded end into the
bottom of the declination assembly (Figure 45) and rotate the shaft clockwise until it is hand tight. The
counterweight shaft changes the mount's center of mass and may make the unit "top heavy," so make
sure to install the secure the mount to the pier or tripod first.
Model Length
47 cm (18.5 in.)
41 cm (16 in.)
33 cm (13 in.)
Always attach the counterweight shaft is attached before operating the mount. The
weight of the counterweight shaft helps balance the unloaded right ascension axis.
Attempting to slew the mount when either axis is severely out of balance may cause
the motors to stall and the control system will emit successive beeps.
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motion.
Diameter
4.763 cm (1.875 in.)
3.8 cm (1.5 in.)
3.8 cm (1.5 in.)
Maximum Number
Weight
of Counterweights
Six 30 lb. or six 40
6.7 kg (14.75 lb.)
4 kg (9 lb.)
3.2 kg (7 lb.) Four 20 lb. or 10 lb.
lb.
Six 20 lb.