Balancing In Right Ascension - Software Bisque Paramount OTA Ring Installation Instructions Manual

Balancing in Right Ascension

Carefully and cautiously remove the RA locking bolt. The forks arms may need to be rotated slightly back
and forth to free the bolt, as the RA axis will not be in balance at this point. The fork arm with the Dec
gear is usually the heavier side, so be prepared to stop the natural rotation of the RA axis in the heavy
direction.
With the locking bolt removed, the forks are free to rotate, and the telescope is out of
unbalanced in both RA and Dec. Make sure the installation area is clear of all potential
obstructions.
Allow the fork with the Dec gear to rotate downward so the arms are as close perpendicular to the floor
as shown in Figure 52. Next, loosen the clamp setscrew (Figure 46) and make sure the mounting plates
are still flush. Typically, the weight of the telescope in this direction causes the cylinder clamp to move
slightly downward. Re-tighten the clamp screw while the fork is in this position.
Figure 51: Elevated altitude adjuster.
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