JMI 10 Inch Pneumatic Large Wheel Upgrade - Universal Style Wheeley Bars with 5/8" Leveling Screws
JMI 10 Inch Pneumatic Large Wheel Upgrade - Universal Style Wheeley Bars with 5/8" Leveling Screws
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11371 Pyrites Way
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Rancho Cordova CA 95670
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Following a careful assembly I mounted my CPC1100 fork mounted scope and tripod which is no small task for a 79 year old! I had removed the 4 inch mastered wheels to facilitate a smoother transition across my deck with the 10 inch pneumatic wheeled assembly. It succeeded in doing so until I had to extend the nose mounted 5/8” screw and found it could not be rotated at all up or down. This action is required to stabilize the scope optics as the tires are softer than the caster wheels with double locks so I cannot use the scope without a rigid foundation. I have to remove the threaded rod but not with the knob at the top cap since it spins off the shaft when turning counterclockwise. All three of these knobs will spin off the screw shaft when there is any resistance to turn them. So, I will get the problem rod out though with difficulty. I will have to remove scope once again which I am not looking forward to and put the 4” wheels back again. I will not go back to using the 10” assembly since my lifting the 70 pound scope off and back on again will end my 70 years of astronomy.
I am very pleased with my Wheely Bar system upgrade, which was shipped fast and safely from FarpointAstro. I am now able to move my telescope effortlessly from place to place. Not sure what the 5/8" Leveling Screws are? My suggestion is to provide better installation instructions. Always a pleasure to deal with FarpointAstro-JMI.