tELEsCopE maintEnanCE
While your telescope requires little maintenance, there are a few things
to remember that will ensure your telescope performs at its best.
CarE anD CLEaning oF thE optiCs
Occasionally, dust and/or moisture may build up on the objective lens
of your telescope. Special care should be taken when cleaning any
instrument so as not to damage the optics.
If dust has built up on the lens, remove it with a brush (made of camel’s
hair) or with a can of pressurized air. Spray at an angle to the lens
for approximately two to four seconds. Next, use an optical cleaning
solution and white tissue paper to remove any remaining debris. Apply
the solution to the tissue and apply the tissue paper to the lens. Low
pressure strokes should go from the center of the corrector to the
outer portion.
Do NOT rub in circles!
You can use a commercially made lens cleaner or mix your own. A good
cleaning solution is isopropyl alcohol mixed with distilled water. The
solution should be 60% isopropyl alcohol and 40% distilled water. Or,
liquid dish soap diluted with water (a couple of drops per one quart of
water) can be used.
Occasionally, you may experience dew build-up on the lens of your
telescope during an observing session. If you want to continue observing,
the dew must be removed, either with a hair dryer (on low setting) or by
pointing the telescope at the ground until the dew has evaporated.
If moisture condenses on the inside of the lens, remove the accessories
from the rear cell of the telescope. Place the telescope in a dust-free
environment and point it down. This will remove the moisture from the
telescope tube.
To minimize the need to clean your telescope, replace all lens covers
once you have fi nished using it. Since the rear cell is NOT sealed, the
cover should be placed over the opening when not in use. This will
prevent contaminants from entering the optical tube.
CELEstron tWo yEar LimitED Warranty
Celestron warrants your telescope to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such
product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found
to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the
obligation of Celestron to repair or replace such product, the product
must be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase
satisfactory to Celestron.
The Proper Return Authorization Number must be obtained from
Celestron in advance of return. Call Celestron at (310) 328-9560 to
receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping
container.
All returns must be accompanied by a written statement setting forth
the name, address and daytime telephone number of the owner, together
with a brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for
which replacement is made shall become the property of Celestron.
The customer shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and
insurance, both to and from the factory of Celestron, and shall be
required to prepay such costs.
Celestron shall use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any telescope
covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt. In the event repair
or replacement shall require more than thirty days, Celestron shall notify
the customer accordingly. Celestron reserves the right to replace any
product which has been discontinued from its product line with a new
product of comparable value and function.
This warranty shall be void and of no force of effect in the event a
covered product has been modifi ed in design or function, or subjected
to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product
malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by
this warranty.
CELESTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER
OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF CELESTRON UNDER
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED
PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. CELESTRON
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF
ANY WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY
CELESTRON PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTIES WHICH ARE IMPLIED AND WHICH
CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A TERM OF
TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Celestron reserves the right to modify or discontinue, without prior
notice to you, any model or style telescope.
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your
telescope, contact:
Celestron
Customer Service Department
2835 Columbia Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Tel. (310) 328-9560
Fax. (310) 212-5835
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST
NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian customers who have
purchased this product from an authorized Celestron dealer in the U.S.A. or
Canada. Warranty outside the U.S.A. and Canada is valid only to customers
who purchased from a Celestron’s International Distributor or Authorized
Celestron Dealer in the specifi c country. Please contact them for any
warranty service.
