Specifications

Chapter 1
Installation - Losmandy telescope mount
The following step-by-step procedure will convert your existing Losmandy telescope to a
complete stand-alone 9011 system. No permanent modifications to the original mount
are required and the mount can be converted back to the original Losmandy
configuration at any time. All special tools (Allen head hex wrenches) not normally
found in the average home shop and required for this installation are provided. The
installation is the same for the either the G8 and G 11 mounts.
Step 1:
Disconnect all cables and power from the Losman
DEC Motor Installation
Fig 1 shows an unmodified G8 mount. In the
next series of steps the DEC and RA motors
will be removed and replaced with the ones
supplied with your 9~II system. The
procedure is identical for either the G8 or G11
mount and is the same for the RA and DEC
motors
Step 2:
With reference to Figures 1 and 2 remove the
plastic (or optional aluminum) motor cover.
Step 3:
To remove the existing Losmandy DEC motor
from the mount, remove the two #6/32 button
head screws using the 7/64" Allen wrench. In
Fig 2 the worm gear cover has been removed
to show the coupler.
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Caution: Do not remove the worm
1 cover as this could expose the gears
U to possible damage.
The motor and worm gear are attached with
self-aligning coupler. Gently pull on the motor.
The coupler will split apart. The plastic piece
may stay with the motor or mount.
Step 4:
Remove the coupler from the motor shaft using
the 0.05" Allen wrench. Set the coupler
aside, it will be used in Step 5 below. Fig 3
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Part of the
Shaft
coupler
remains on
the mount