AutoStar #497 HANDBOX
Appendix D
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will be pointing upward to easily accept the hanger screw as it
slips down. If you have not already done so, lock the DEC axis.
Orient the OTA so that when you lift it the “hanger” screw will be
positioned so that OTA will hang from it when you place it and
slide the OTA fork arm plates on the base’s fork arm plates. Once
you have placed the OTA on the base you can begin to thread on
the eight (8) screws. Tighten the screws to a “fi rm”, consistent
feel.
Removal from X-Wedge
Removal is basically the reverse of the assembly process with
the following important caveat. It is essential that you unlock the
RA, rotate the telescope so that the RA Lock/RA slow-motion
control is facing upward, or away from the control panel and
then lock the RA. In this position the OTA will safely rest on the
hanger pins, and will not fall away when with eight (8) retaining
screws are removed. Failure to orient the OTA in this position
prior to disassembly can result in damage to the telescope and/
or personal injury.
Slide OTA to disengage hanger pin, left and right sides
Rotate fork arms so that the RA lock points upward
Note orientation of
hanger pins
Position OTA and Rotate fork arms to begin removal
