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marks and dings (so do metal legs) just oil them from time to time (make sure the 
oil on the legs is dry before you put them on carpet).  
 

Warranty 

 

The DiscMounts and DiscMounts accessories come with a one-year 

warranty from date of shipment on parts and labor to the original owner.  If the 
DiscMounts or its associated parts fail due to defective material or workmanship 
within one year of shipment, the unit or parts will be repaired or replaced free of 
charge.  The unit or parts will be shipped free of charge 1 way (USA customers 
only). Damage done due to incorrect installation or abuse is not covered by this 
warranty.  All returns must be approved prior to shipping back for this warranty to 
remain in force. Pleased call (954) 475-8574 for return authorization. 
 

Patents

 

The DiscMounts’ are manufactured under the following Patent: 
Disc-Based Alt-Azimuth Telescope Mount Number US 7,382,533 
 
 

How to Contact DiscMounts if you have Question

 

E-Mail: 

[email protected]

 

Phone: 
(954) 475-8574 (8:00AM to 5:00PM EST) 
Letter: 
DiscMounts, Inc. 
Attention: Tom Peters 
1570 SW 139 Ave. 
Davie, FL 33325

Summary of Contents for Alt-Azimuth DM-6

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Page 2: ...so 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 Aut...

Page 3: ...tightened so that it is just barely able to rotate Using the Saddle and Dovetail System The dovetail system is divided into two separate assemblies the 8 Tilt in Saddle which mounts to the Altitude di...

Page 4: ...enter of gravity and the highest power being used My 5 5 diameter f 7 24lb refractor works well when adjusted with a 0 21 2 pound differential The movement at 250 power is still smooth Worst case ligh...

Page 5: ...to go back and forth from the heaviest and lightest configuration to find the best balance and the least amount of friction required keeping the telescope from moving With the telescope in worse case...

Page 6: ...adjustments with the diagonal installed As long as there is friction between the disc the telescope will not take off and crash If a slight imbalance occurs the telescope will slowly rotate 3 Focus o...

Page 7: ...Velcro does not cover the battery compartment of the Sky Commander I have found that installing the Velcro in a cross works best Place the Velcro vertical on the shelf and horizontal on the back of th...

Page 8: ...Now go back and tighten each knob When not in use the legs can be stored on the tripod legs using the hole in the center of each brace Ash Wood Tripod Care Ash is a very hard and durable wood but som...

Page 9: ...placed free of charge The unit or parts will be shipped free of charge 1 way USA customers only Damage done due to incorrect installation or abuse is not covered by this warranty All returns must be a...

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