The DiscMounts Alt-Azimuth DM-6
(02-03-17)
DM-6 DiscMounts mounting specifications
•Azimuth axis (Tripod) mounting hole: 3/8”-16 centered on 6” disc.
•Altitude axis mounting holes: 5/16” - 18 spaced 3” apart
•Weight (no options, no saddle plate): 16.2 lbs.
•Dimensions: Head only: 7 1/2” long, 6” wide, 8 3/8” high
•Load weight: approximately 40 pounds (load weight can very up or down
depending on the length and diameter of telescope tube assembly).
• All aluminum is Hard Coat Type-3 anodized, and machined to close tolerance
from sold blocks of aircraft grade aluminum.
DiscMounts Saddle and Dovetail System
3” wide dovetail compatible with the Losmandy “D” series (G-11) dovetail system.
The 8” Tilt-in Saddle can be used as a conventional slide through, or the more
user-friendly tilt in!
With the optional 8” Converter (8” Tilt-in Saddle-3 or above) Vixen Style Dovetail
Plates and Astro Physics (AP) SB Series Dovetail Plates may also be used.
Top and rear cover plate installation.
The cover plates slide into channels on the top and rear of the DiscMount.
Note that there is a small indentation on one side of the top cover plate
(Automatic Lock); this must align with the plunger on the side of the DiscMount
(Sky Commander cover plates have indentations on each side).
Adjusting the DiscMount
You should take a moment and skim through the adjustment procedures
and also the hints.
The balance procedures seem complicated but are actually simple. This is
probably the first time that you have used a mount with total friction control.
When heavy eyepieces and higher powers are used, more care should be taken
when using the balance procedure. The first time the DiscMount is adjusted,
make the adjustments in the daytime using terrestrial objects. After the
adjustments are completed you may find yourself playing with the friction
adjustments until your new DiscMount settles in. After the friction system settles
in, adjustments will only be needed if your heaviest eyepiece is replaced or if the
telescope configuration is changed.
