MKS 6000 Factory Install

Description

Do-It-Yourself or Factory Install

Choose the Do-It-Yourself option and we’ll ship the upgrade kit to you.  Watch the MKS 6000 Upgrade Kit video (coming soon) for step-by-step instructions how to remove the earlier control system and install the new components.

• Do It Yourself ($0)
  • Software Bisque ships the MKS 6000 Upgrade Kit to you so that you can perform the installation.

For Factory Installs, you box up your mount, ship it back to Software Bisque, we perform the upgrade for you and then ship it back.  The Factory Install options are described below.

• Factory Install: Silver ($1000)
  • Install the MKS 6000 Upgrade Kit.¹
  • Thoroughly clean all external mount surfaces.
  • Exercise the mount on the bench to ensure the mount operates normally.
  • Perform a 10-point quality control check.
  • Box the mount for shipping and return to customer.
• Factory Install: Gold ($1500)
  • Includes everything listed in the Silver option.
  • Inspect the hour angle and declination worm blocks for wear, and notify customer of out-of-specification components.²  With customer approval, replace items as needed.
  • Re-lubricate the hour angle and declination axes gears and worms.
• Factory Install: Platinum ($2500)
  • Includes everything listed in the Silver and Gold options.
  • Completely disassemble mount, deep clean all the parts, apply new lubrication, and re-assemble the mount.
    • Inspect moving components under magnification for visual or mechanical damage.
    • Rebuild both worm blocks: replace the brass worm, worm block bearings and timing belts.
  • Replace external stickers, Delrin washers, and plastic worm block access covers.

¹Includes a two-year limited warranty on all components.

²Components that are determined to be “out of specification” will be offered for replacement with new parts for an additional part replacement fee.