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LENS CLEANING
Dust, salt and the oil left from fingerprint smudges should never be
allowed to remain on the lenses because they can harm the sensitive
multi-coatings applied to the lens surfaces.
Loose dust and debris should be removed by blowing the debris off,
using an optical lens cleaning brush or compressed air.
If fingerprints or smudges remain on the lens, use an optical lens tissue
and lens cleaner solution to clean the lenses. Follow the instructions on
the lens cleaning tissue and cleaner. Lens cleaning supplies are avail-
able from ATN or all camera or optical stores.
NOTE:
Do not “over clean” lenses. Excessive cleaning can damage
lens coatings. Do not use household cleaners on the lenses of the bin-
ocular.
HELpFUL TIpS FOR BINOCULAR USERS
• Never leave your binocular exposed to direct sunlight for extended
periods. This can cause damage to the armour coatings or eyepieces.
The dashboard of an automobile is not a proper storage location for your
binocular, the sunlight is greatly magnified through the windshield.
• Use the neck strap as your “insurance policy” against dropping the
binocular.
• Never walk away from a binocular on a tripod; remove it if you are not
within arm’s length of the tripod.
• Store your binocular in its case and in a cool, dry location.
• Avoid severe temperature fluctuations. For example, bringing it from
an extremely cold condition into a heated environment could cause
condensation build up.
