SUN WARNING
Do not use this telescope, or its finder scope to look at or near the Sun! Even momentary visual
contact with the Sun’s light rays can cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye(s). Eye
damage can be painless, so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is
too late.
Take extra care when using the telescope during daylight hours, and do not point the telescope at
or near the Sun. Do not look through the telescope or finder scope when you are moving the
telescope during the daytime.
Never allow anyone to use the telescope during the daytime without warning them of the hazards of
aiming at or near the Sun. Make sure that they are adequately trained on the use of this instrument
before allowing them to start observations. Children should always have informed and trained adult
supervision while observing
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MOVING AND LIFTING
Although the David H. Levy Comet Hunter Telescope is considered a lightweight instrument in its aperture
class (about 15 pounds for just the telescope, and about 40 pounds with the telescope in its case), special
care should be taken to make sure that you are not straining to lift or move it. Improper lifting and moving
techniques can result in back injury and strained muscles.
Often astronomers work at night or in poorly lit conditions, so extra care must be employed. Whenever
possible use two or more people to move or lift astronomical gear, or use a cart, dolly or other platform to
make movement safe and easy.
When lifting the Comet Hunter telescope from its case, use the handle provided from the cradle ring and
gently pull the instrument until it is free from the foam padding of the case. Double check to make sure that
the cradle ring lock knobs are secured before lifting the instrument to place on a mount.
If you feel that the weight, shape, or size of any instrument makes the job too much for one person, ask for
help.
Whenever possible make use of equipment to help lift and carry heavy gear; hoists, carts, and dollies are
made for this purpose.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Product Warranty
Explore Scientific will repair or replace the product, or part thereof, found upon inspection to be defective,
provided the defective part or product is returned to Explore Scientific USA, freight prepaid, with
confirmation of product registration for a period of five years from the date of original purchase. Explore
Scientific products purchased from the USA outside the United States are included in this extended
warranty, but the owner is responsible for all shipping costs (including customs, taxes, etc.), both inbound
to our USA facilities and outbound to the respective country that the product would be returned to.
Explore Scientific products purchased in other countries are covered under separate warranties issued by
Explore Scientific International Distributors.
RMA Number Required
Prior to the return of any product or part, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number must be
obtained by writing to Explore
Scientifics’ Customer Service Department or by calling1-888-599-7597, and
we will be happy to provide you with return shipping instructions.
