Orion STARBLAST 6/6I - Manual (Page 6)

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The following parts are included in the small box contain-
ing the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator that
comes with the StarBlast 6i IntelliScope model (#27126) only.
They are not included or needed with the standard StarBlast
6 (#9926).
1 Computerized Object Locator
1 Altitude encoder board
1 Encoder connector board
1 Altitude encoder disk
1 Coil cable
1 Altitude encoder cable (shorter)
1 Azimuth encoder cable (longer)
1 Wood screw, ½" long
8 Washers, 5/16" diameter
1 Wave spring
1 Compression spring
4 Cable retaining clips
2 Hook-and-loop strips (1 “hook” strip, 1 “loop” strip)
9-volt battery
3. assembly of #9926
StarBlast 6
(without IntelliScope system)
The StarBlast 6/6i is partially assembled at the factory, for your
convenience. The altazimuth base is fully pre-assembled in
the #9926 configuration; that is, it is ready for use without the
IntelliScope system. If you purchased the #9926 StarBlast 6,
please skip to section 5: “Final Assembly of Your Telescope
(StarBlast 6/6i).”
4. assembly of #27126
StarBlast 6i IntelliScope
If you purchased the #27126 StarBlast 6i IntelliScope,
some assembly is required to install the components of the
IntelliScope system on the altazimuth base. In fact, you will
first have to disassemble a portion of the base to remove a
couple of parts and install others that are necessary for the
IntelliScope system of function properly.
Installation of the IntelliScope System on the
altazimuth Base
The assembly requires a small and a medium-sized Phillips
screwdriver and two adjustable crescent wrenches. You can
substitute a pair of pliers for one of the adjustable crescent
wrenches. You will also need a small (4" or so) piece of duct
tape, masking tape, or packing tape.
When tightening screws, tighten them until firm, but be careful
not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
Begin by placing the pre-assembled altazimuth base on the
floor or a table. For steps 1-11, refer to the schematic illustra-
tion in
Figure 3 for correct placement of components.
To prepare the base for the installation of the IntelliScope 1.
system components, you must first disassemble the top
baseplate from the bottom baseplate. To do this, use
one adjustable crescent wrench or a pair of pliers to
hold the hex head of the azimuth axis bolt steady on the
underside of the bottom baseplate while using another
adjustable crescent wrench to turn the hex lock nut
on the other end of the bolt. Remove the lock nut and
metal fender washer and set them aside. Now carefully
separate the two baseplates. In addition to the azimuth
axis bolt and a fender washer on the underside of the
Figure 5. The vertical stop L-bracket and bolt (with knob),
shown installed in their correct orientations. The jam (hex)
nut on the opposite side of the L-bracket from the knob locks
the vertical stop bolt in the desired position.
Figure 4. When you disassemble the top and bottom
baseplates, you should see all of these parts.
Vertical
stop knob
Fender
washers
Lock nut
Jam
nut
Vertical stop
L-bracket
Teflon
bearing
ring
Long
azimuth
bushing
Short
azimuth
bushing
Altazimuth
encoder jack
Azimuth bolt
lock nut
Azimuth axis bolt