Terms
of Agreement
It is of primary concern that Astro Motion Technologies,
(AMT) provide a service utilizing a proprietary process to
improve the overall functionality and precision of the specialty
astronomy mounts currently available to today’s amateur
astronomer. While we strive to implement a level of workmanship
that is backed by quality assurance through specialized manufacturing
and precision measurement equipment, we must be completely
honest regarding the expectations of individuals considering
this modification. First of all, this is not a “fix”
for a broken or worn mount. While we can at times obtain replacement
parts and we can repair broken mounts, this is not the primary
purpose of the WS2 process. Your mount should be in good working
condition in order to receive the maximum benefits of the
WS2 process. If you have a concern regarding your mounts condition,
a good test is the ability of your mount to track for a reasonable
time frame a celestial object following a proper polar alignment
or computer position or GPS fix if so equipped. We cannot
be responsible for mounts not meeting mechanical standards
for reasons of wear, overloaded or stripped gears do to excessive
payloads, corrosion or other anomalies that may be discovered
during disassembly. We will however work with you to resolve
any issues and obtain replacement parts before we proceed
with the WS2 process.
It is further understood, that the WS2 process is a friction
reduction process that has been shown to improve operational
visual and astrophotography performance greatly. The improvements
may vary from mount to mount due to varying manufacturing
standards utilized during the time of initial construction
by the manufacturer. By agreeing to the process, you acknowledge
that AMT will utilize all available process methods and measurement
equipment to maximize the performance potential of each individual
mount but cannot guarantee any specified amount of improvement
due to the above mentioned variables. AMT warrants that workmanship
will be performed properly and that the mount functions to
its proper specifications when received, unless otherwise
noted. This warrantee applies to labor and WS2 materials only
for a period of 30 days following the receipt of the modified
mount. Overloading, improper use, sand, rain or any other
improper use of the mount outside its specified capacity will
result in voiding the warrantee and will be at the sole discretion
of AMT. Performing this mod during your manufacturers warrantee
period may void your warrantee.
If you have questions that are not answered in the movie
or accompanying materials found in the "menu" section
of Andy's online article about Astro Motion Technologies,
email them to shadoulias(at)cfl.rr.com .
Tom Hadoulias
Astro Motion Technologies
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Gears Only
Astro Motion Technologies is sorry to announce that the "Gears
Only" option for the WS2 process will discontinued effective
immediately. It seemed like a good deal at the time, but experience
has taught them that the gears-only process ends up costing
the company more in time and overhead than simply doing the
job themselves. Many well-meaning, willing-to-tinker individuals
tear their mounts apart only to find out that putting them
back together is no easy task. Astro Motion Technologies then
spent many hours talking them through the process and sending
email correspondence back and forth than it would take to
put the mount together themselves. Eliminating this service
will lead to more happiness for all parties.
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