Maintenance
Baader Diamond Steeltrack
®
focusers require very little maintenance.
The focusers should be kept clean to prevent dust and dirt to accumulate on
the tracks. If the tracks are found to be dirty, clean with a soft cloth and isopro-
pyl alcohol.
The focuser should not be subjected to temperatures > 80° C (176° F). This is
the max. temperature for the grease specification used.
The Baader Diamond Steeltrack
®
is greased for lifetime. No re-greasing is
necessary. Please note: do not apply any grease onto the roller track or onto
the Diamond pressure plate.
Product care
After years of intensive use, the lubricating grease may solidify. However, even
solidified grease will not have any significant affect on the function of the system.
The color anodizing of the Baader Diamond Steeltrack
®
is as resistant to aging
as possible using state-of-the-art methods of electro-plating. The color, never-
theless, may change slightly if it is exposed to UV-radiation for years. UV-radi-
ation is exceptionally intense if for example the focuser is positioned behind a
window directed south in the same setting for years.
Every shop that features a window display facing the sun experiences this ef-
fect. Leather shoes, textiles, etc. fade within a short period of time – anodized
metallic surfaces suffer the same effect. For this reason, most shop windows
are fitted with UV-absorbing film, to prevent the displayed goods from fading
within a short while. Few private household windows incorporate UV protecti-
on and we recommend that you protect the Baader Diamond Steeltrack
®
from
prolonged exposure to UV.
Warranty and Re-Alignment / Repairs
Attempting to tweak the alignment of your BDS-focuser in regard to the optical
axis of the telescope with brute force or by not following the instructions on
page 12 may void the warranty. We certainly will be able to repair your Diamond
Steeltrack
®
, but we may have to charge you for the repair.
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