Paramount GEM User Guide
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The best approach for leveling the mount is to simultaneously rotate two Micro-Levelers so that the
mount is tilted either north/south or east/west. The accuracy of the leveling required depends on the
long-term use of the mount. If the mount is attached to a permanent pier, without the intent of portable
use, leveling is less important. When used in a portable sense, a level mount helps speed the polar
alignment process.
Figure 49: Micro-Leveler (lower left arrow) and Base Plate Attachment Knob (upper right arrow).
Critical Micro Leveler Note
The Micro-Levelers and Base Plate Attachment Knobs both serve different purposes.
The Micro-Levelers stabilize and level the Base Plate on the mounting surface.
Figure 50: Adjusting Micro-Levelers.
The Base Plate Attachment Knobs secure the Base Plate to the pier. Both components
have unique thread patterns, and the two will bind together when improperly adjusted.
The weight of the mount must rest on all four Micro-Levelers, and not against the
surface of the Base Plate. In other words, the Base Plate should sit at least one
millimeter (or so) above the mounting surface (such as the top of the pier or, or the pier
adaptor plate).
To make sure this occurs, before tightening the Base Plate Attachment knobs, rotate
each Micro-Leveler clockwise until it contacts the mounting surface. Then tighten it
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