SkyTracker STX-1-2000, Instruction Manual

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3.4 ELECTRICAL PROTECTION
Two circuit breakers are provided for protection of the auxiliary and motor circuit. The aux-
iliary circuit breaker protects the cooling blowers and the control circuits. Each xenon lamp
power supply is internally fused. The motion motor is protected with an individual circuit
breaker. STX-1 units are provided with a single circuit breaker for all auxiliary circuits, and
internal fuses to protect the motor controller.
In the event that any of the above described functions (cooling, lights, and motion) do not
operate, the related circuit breaker should be checked (see Troubleshooting). Re-setting
the circuit breaker may resolve the problem. Since circuit breakers or fuses are protective
devices, failure of a circuit breaker or fuse could indicate an overload or other malfunction.
If the circuit breaker or fuse blows again, it is a sign that such a malfunction exists and the
cause should be determined and remedied.
CAUTION
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE
OF A HIGHER RATING BE SUBSTITUTED IN AN EFFORT TO CORRECT A
“CIRCUIT BREAKER / FUSE BLOWING” PROBLEM. TO DO SO MAY NE-
GATE THE PROTECTION ORIGINALLY INTENDED, CAUSING SERIOUS
COMPONENT FAILURE AND VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
3.5 TRANSPORTING
Certain precautions should be taken before moving a SkyTracker. Before moving a unit,
the lamphead(s) should be brought straight upright. In the case of an STX-4, the four
lampheads should then be restrained by inserting Transport Cushion 3198124 between
the lampheads and strapped together using Transport Strap 3200001.
The STX-4, which weighs up to 1200 pounds (545 kg), is most easily lifted for loading by
use of a forklift.
CAUTION
Insert forks under the bottom of the main frame ONLY from the left or right of
the control panel, never from the rear or front, to prevent damage to the sys-
tems on the bottom of the unit.
The SkyTracker can also be moved by the use of “optional” casters. It can then be winch-
loaded onto a trailer or easily placed or relocated at point of use.
CAUTION
When traveling short distances (such as for rental situations within a city or
local area) the bulbs may be left in place
IF the transport vehicle (trailer or
small truck) has a soft-riding suspension, preventing any sudden jars. For
long-distance transportation, or in any instance when possibility of severe
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