Paramount MX User Guide
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Always use extreme care when balancing the telescope! Make note of the weight
distribution on the telescope before placing the Three Position 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 quickly rebalance a 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 keep attach the counterweight safety knob immediately after adding counterweights to prevent
an improperly mounted counterweight from sliding off the end of the shaft.
Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar (Optional)
The optional Counterweight Shaft Extension Bar (sold separately) screws into the end of the Paramount
MX Standard Counterweight Shaft for additional counterweight balance capacity.
