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brush the lens with a soft lens brush. Next, put two drops of
lens cleaning fluid on a sheet of lens tissue (never directly on
the lens). Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion, taking care
to avoid undue pressure or rubbing. Quickly remove the
excess fluid with a clean, dry lens tissue. On larger lenses,
clean only a small area at a time, using a fresh lens tissue on
each area.
Storage and Cold Weather
All optics, when exposed to excessive temperature changes
or high humidity, have the potential to fog up. In cold weather,
allow the optics to adjust slowly to the outdoor temperature
prior to use by storing the binocular (in its case) in a cool area,
such as an unheated garage or the trunk of a car. Before
bringing the binocular back inside a warm house after use,
again store it in a cool area for an hour or two, then open the
case, remove the binocular, take off the lens caps, and let
everything dry overnight. Store the instrument in a cool, dry
place; storage in a humid environment will result in mold
growth that destroys the optical coatings. This is not covered
by the warranty.
Repair
If your Orion binocular requires internal cleaning, collimation,
or other repairs, return it to Orion (if under warranty) or take it
to a qualified optical repair shop for service. Never disassem-
ble the binocular yourself. Doing so may disturb the precision
optical alignment and will void your warranty.
Warranty
Orion Venture Zoom binoculars are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workman-
ship for one year. The warranty specifically does not cover abuse, modification, mishandling,
self-repair, or normal wear and tear. Binocular collimation (alignment of the two barrels) is
specifically not covered beyond the 30-day return period.
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Mounting Your Binocular on a Tripod
For steadier or extended-time viewing, you can mount your
Orion binocular on any standard camera tripod by means of
an optional L-bracket adapter. Unscrew the small cap bearing
the white tripod symbol located at the front of the binocular’s
center shaft, between the two binocular barrels. Removing
this cap reveals a 1/4"-20 threaded hole. Thread the bolt of
the L-bracket into the hole. The base of the L-bracket is
threaded onto the tripod itself.
Cleaning and Care
Although Venture binoculars are rubber covered for water
resistance, they are not necessarily waterproof. Avoid expo-
sure to excessive moisture.
The lens surfaces of your binocular are vacuum-covered with
antireflection coatings, which can be damaged with careless
handling. Avoid touching lens surfaces with your fingers or
any coarse material. Clean the lenses about twice a year, or
more frequently if they get noticeably dirty. The dust that
builds up on them promotes mold growth, which could etch
the glass and destroy the coatings. Always use lens cleaning
tissue and fluid designed specifically for multi-coated lenses.
Do not use tissue or fluids made for eyeglass or household
use. To prevent unnecessary dust build-up, store the binocu-
lar in its case and keep the lens covers on whenever possible.
To clean the binocular, first puff air on the lens with a blower
bulb or compressed air to remove any large particles. Then
