On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:34 PM, Ian Primus via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I just loosen the screw holding the yoke clamped in place so it can be rotated. Then, turn the monitor on, and rotate the yoke with my hand until the raster is level. Shut it off, then use your screwdriver to tighten the yoke in place. Tighten the screw down until the picture tube implodes, then back it off a quarter turn. :) But, seriously, don't crank it down super tight, just enough to hold it snug.
When rotating the yoke, don't touch the terminals where the windings are connected. Those will give you a very painful shock. Avoid touching the windings themselves if possible - just grab it by the plastic part.
Technically, you can loosen/tighten the yoke clamp with the power on, but there is no reason to, always a chance to drop the screwdriver into it. Similarly, the windings are insulated with enamel - you can touch them, but I avoid it because there is no reason to touch them and any crack or damage in the insulation will certainly be noticed.
You don't need to discharge the tube unless you plan to disconnect or otherwise touch that second anode connection. The bell of the tube is grounded, and the yoke itself is insulated wire on a piece of plastic. The neck of the tube is just clear glass and has no electrical properties.
-Ian
Awesome. Thanks for the help! I have to work on making a lower character rom next. eric