Paramount GEM User Guide
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8. Rotate the Versa-Plate fully clockwise to the hard stop position. In this position, the Versa-Plate
is parallel to the sides of the mount so that the mount will lay flat in the box. Note the internal
physical hard stops prevent the declination axis from fully rotating 180 degrees. If the declination
axis is rotated fully counterclockwise, the edge of the Versa-Plate will not be parallel with the sides
of the mount and will not lay flat in the box.
9. Remove the four base thrust mounting knobs.
10. Lift the mount off the pier or tripod and gently place it in the packing foam.
11. Unlock both axes before shipment. The shipping box may be dropped or experience other
excessive jarring during shipment. Allowing the axes to rotate helps prevent possible damage to
the locking mechanisms.
Pull and rotate the transportation lock knob clockwise to the balance position and
make sure the worm and gear are disengaged by rotating both axis a few degrees
back and forth.
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