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This is a summary of normal IGRINS use for observers at the McDonald 2.7m telescope 

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Some of these things can be done in any order, and some things should be done in an explicit order. When the order doesn’t matter, the text is in blueteal.

  1. Move the telescope to Zenith

    1. Using the TCS select Next → Zenith and click yes on all of the pop-up windows

  2. Close the IGRINS window cover

    1. Rotate IGRINS back to a PA of 90 degrees, if needed

    2. Raise the east platform using the yellow hand paddle

    3. Close the IGRINS window cover using the handle

    4. Be sure to secure the handle using the velcro strip

  3. Stow the telescope

    1. Using the TCS select Next → Stow and click yes on all of the pop-up windows

    2. Press and hold the button on the dome floor console to move the telescope to the stow position

  4. Close the Mirror Window Cover

    1. Using the button on the Colossus Console (the console in the dome with all the red buttons). You should hear the motor stop when it is fully closed.

  5. Close the dome

    1. Using the button on the Colossus Console. There will be a loud sound when it finishes closing.

  6. Put any wind screens that are over the dome slit back to their stow positions using the handpaddlehand paddle

  7. Park the dome

    1. Using the TCS select Tools → Park Dome and click yes on all of the pop-up windows

  8. Close the dome doors

  9. Close the dome vents

    1. Using the control panel on the East side of the dome near the door

  10. E-stop the telescope

    1. Using the button on the Colossus Console

  11. Turn on the passage lights (only once dome is closed fully)

    1. Using the button on the Colossus Console

  12. From the control room

    1. Log-out of ATLAS

      1. Click the power button on top right hand side of the lower monitor

  13. Turn off the heater in the observing room

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