2.4 m Alt-Azimuth Telescope Maintenance Manual MM-12920-1
EOS Technologies, Inc. • 3160 East Transcon Way, Suite 180 • Tucson AZ 85706 • USA
12/1/2009
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CAUTION: When the Locator Bolts are removed, the M2 assembly will be free
to move, supported only as described in step 8.
10. Carefully remove the M2 assembly from the Focus Stage and place it in the shipping
container or in a safe work location.
WARNING! If the M2 assembly has been removed from the telescope and the
M2 counterweight assembly has not been installed, DO NOT
DISENGAGE the ELEVATION STAY PIN.
An unbalanced telescope may cause serious injury to personnel
working near the telescope and may cause severe damage to the
telescope, enclosure or instrumentation.
11. Hold the M2 Dummy Weight (ASY-5876) up to the M2 focus stage and secure it using the
three Locator Bolts (COM-5189).
Figure 2
M2 Dummy Weight Installed on M2 Focus Stage
