Paramount User Guide
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vertically, then slide the counterweights up or down on the counterweight shaft to change the balance
point.
Always use extreme care when balancing the telescope!
Make note of the weight distribution on the telescope before placing the mount’s
mechanical switch in the Balance position.
Always firmly grasp the OTA or counterweight shaft so that you can maintain
control of the telescope.
To balance the right ascension axis, slide the counterweights up or down the counterweight shaft until
the system has no tendency to rotate in either direction. To balance the declination axis, slide the OTA
forward or backward.
If you routinely swap cameras or other components, the difference in weight might be enough to cause
slewing problems. In this situation, you can rebalance the system by marking the positions of
counterweights on the counterweight shaft for each configuration.
Counterweight Safety Knob
The counterweight safety knob screws into the threaded hole on the end of the counterweight shaft.
Always attach the counterweight safety knob immediately after adding counterweights to prevent an
improperly mounted counterweight from sliding off the end of the shaft.
