Remember the “Right Hand” Rule
The altitude adjuster uses “right-handed” threads. If you want to increase the altitude
of the polar axis, point your right-hand thumb upward and rotate the altitude adjuster
in the direction your fingers naturally curl.
Figure 39: Rotating the altitude adjuster in the direction of the arrow lowers the Paramount ME axis (right hand rule applies).
Polar Axis Elevation Adjustment
The table below describes how to make coarse and fine polar elevation adjustments to the Paramount
MYT and MX.
1. Loosen the Altitude Adjuster Thrust Knobs (page 94).
2. Rotate the large central knob (near the arrow in Figure 39) to raise or lower the polar
axis.
The Paramount MYT and Paramount MX have both coarse and fine altitude adjustments and
requires a two-step process when setting the polar axis altitude.
The coarse adjustment mechanism incorporates a horizontal bar that can be placed into
slots that are machined on the inside of the wedge plates. Each slot raises or lowers the
polar altitude by eight degrees. The coarse elevation adjustment should be done before any
equipment is attached to the Versa-Plate.
Once the polar axis has been placed at the approximate latitude using the coarse
adjustment, the fine adjustment can be used to refine the polar axis altitude when the
mount is loaded with equipment and counterweights.
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