1. Open the doors on the east and west sides of the dome.
  2. Use the panel near the east door to open the louvers. You do not need to hold the knob down.
  3. Go to the TCS monitor in the dome to check red status indicators.
  4. "Console Not Reset" on the TCS monitor means that you should push the red "Reset" button to proceed. 

  5. On the TCS monitor you should now see the messages "HA Brakes On", "Dec Brakes On", "No Hydraulic Pressure."
  6. Go to the old control room and press each of these buttons:
  7. Return to the console and press "Reset" again. There should be no messages on the TCS now.
  8. You must check the rotation of IGRINS and open the window cover.
    1. The home position of the IGRINS rotator are marked on the rotator. The current encoder value for home is 133. 
    2. The window cover iris has velcro to retain it in the marked 'open' and 'closed' locations. 
  9. Before opening the dome, check that the Dome Open Conditions are met.
  10. Open the slit by holding the "Dome Open" button on the console and then move the windscreen to the stow position using the hand paddle.
  11. Press the "Cover Open" button on the console until illuminated/on to open the mirror cover.
  12. You are now open and ready to observe. 
  13. Be sure to check conditions regularly and abide by the Dome Closure Rules. Pay close attention to the IGRINS rotation and cable clearance throughout the night.
     

 

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