Under side of bottom

baseplateHead of azimuth axis bolt (and fender washer)

Tape

Figure 8. Placing a piece of duct, masking, or packing tape over the hex head of the azimuth axis bolt will keep it from dropping downward when you replace the top baseplate onto the bottom baseplate.

baseplate. Make sure the short nylon bushing seats up into the hole.

7.Now temporarily place a piece of duct tape, masking tape, or packing tape over the head of the azimuth axis bolt (Figure 8). This will keep the bolt from sliding down as you install the top baseplate, which you will do in step 10.

8.Place the azimuth encoder disk, flat side down, over the azimuth axis bolt and rest it on the bottom baseplate. Make sure you’ve got the correct encoder disk! The azimuth encoder disk has a smaller center hole than the altitude encoder disk.

9.Place the brass bushing onto the azimuth axis bolt so that the wide end of the bushing is closest to the encoder disk. Seat the bushing onto the encoder disk so that the registration feature on the bushing goes into the hole in the encoder disk. You may need to move the encoder disk around on the azimuth axis bolt a bit for the bushing to seat properly.

Note that for the IntelliScope version (#27126) of this tele- scope, you will not need the long nylon azimuth bushing and Teflon bearing disk that you removed during the baseplate disassembly (Figure 4). Those parts are only utilized for the non-IntelliScope version of the StarBlast 6 (#9926).

10.Carefully position the top baseplate over the bottom baseplate and lower it so the brass bushing goes up into

Figure 9. To reassemble the baseplates, tilt them only slightly, as shown. Do not place them on their side. Use one wrench to hold the azimuth axis bolt head steady while turning the hex lock nut with the other wrench.

the center hole of the top baseplate. Place the remaining fender washer onto the shaft of the azimuth axis bolt, then thread the hex lock nut onto the end of the bolt and tighten it only finger tight, for now. Note that the brass bushing protrudes slightly above the surface of the top baseplate. This is by design.

11.Tilt the assembled base at a slight angle (as little as possible) and remove the tape from underneath the bottom baseplate. Now, with one wrench (or pliers) hold the head of the azimuth axis screw still while turning the hex lock nut with the other wrench (Figure 9). Tighten the hex lock nut just until the top fender washer is no longer loose, then tighten the hex nut 3/16 to 1/4 turn beyond that. This ensures proper spacing between the encoder disk and the azimuth encoder board.

12.Attach the encoder connector board to the side panel. Place a wood screw into each of the four holes of the connector board and then a washer onto each screw. Sliding the washers all the way down on the screw shaft should help keep the screws from falling out while installing the board. Still, the installation may take a bit of dexterity, so don’t get frustrated if it takes a couple tries. Align the screw tips with the four pre-drilled holes in the side panel so that the modular jack fits into the rectangular cutout. Then thread the screws into the holes with a screwdriver. See Figure 10.

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Orion 6/6I instruction manual BaseplateHead of azimuth axis bolt and fender washer Tape
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6/6I specifications

The Orion 6/6I is a state-of-the-art vehicle designed to meld innovative technology with exceptional performance, catering to the needs of modern transportation. This model stands out in the competitive landscape of automotive engineering, boasting a range of features that enhance both functionality and user experience.

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