Startup:

1. North Control Room:

• Servo amplifiers: 'Declination' and 'Hour Angle' buttons

• Hydraulic bearing: 'Start' button

2. Dome Floor:

• IMPORTANT: Ensure weather conditions are within acceptable limits before proceeding.

• Unplug the extension cord from the HEPA filter.

• Press the green 'Reset' button located on the Telescope Console.

• Pin the doors open.

• Open louvers via the panel located near the doors on the east wall with ‘LL Open.’

• On the console, depress the 'Dome Open' button until the shutter is fully opened.

Note: The console does NOT correctly display the state of the shutter. Rely on visual and audio cues to indicate when the shutter is fully opened.

• On the Hand-Paddle, select 'Upper Windscreen' and move it North until it stops.

• Open the mirror cover via the console.

• Extend the light shield.

Note: For GCMS (VIRUS-P) and VIRUS-W ONLY (Generally any instrument at f/9 will use the light shield / baffle).

• In the TCS computer, select Tools → Enable Dome Automation

3. Slit Room (for TS2 ONLY):

• Slew M5 turret to Slit #2 Silver.

• Carefully uncover M5.

• If slit cover is present, remove it carefully.

• Uncover Guide Reflector and Guide Camera if covered.

Shutdown:

1. Dome Floor:

• Retract the light shield if extended.

• Close mirror cover.

• Close dome shutter.

• In TCS: Next → Stow → Yes → Go Next.

• Slew to stow.

• Center the upper windscreen over the telescope.

• Close doors and louvers.

• Turn on Passage Lights.

• E-stop the console.

2. Slit Room (for TS2 ONLY):

• Carefully cover M5.