
GEMSCOPE
UNITRON
®
73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-543-2000 • www.unitronusa.com
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REPAIR, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Gemscope Repair
Technical Support and Repair Instructions
for the UNITRON Gemscope Base and
Gemscope Stereo Head:
1. If the UNITRON
Gemscope Base
or
Gemscope Stereo Head
is not working, or
if Technical Support is needed, call
UNITRON at 888-289-2228 (8:30-5:30 EST)
and ask for Technical Services. They will
attempt to troubleshoot the problem over
the phone with you.
2. If it is determined that they cannot handle
the problem over the phone and the
Gemscope Base
or
Gemscope Stereo
Head
needs to be returned to them for
service, UNITRON will issue a RMA
(Return
Materials Authorization) number over the
phone. Save this RMA#.
Ship UPS Ground to UNITRON at:
UNITRON
RMA# (Insert RMA# here)
Attn: Technical Service Department
73 Mall Drive
Commack, NY 11725
631-543-2000
Do not attempt to disassemble any
component including eyepieces, objectives
or the focusing assembly.
Keep the instrument clean; remove dirt and
debris regularly. Accumulated dirt on metal
surfaces should be cleaned with a damp
cloth. More persistent dirt should be
removed using a mild soap solution. Do not
use organic solvents for cleansing.
The outer surface of the optics should be
inspected and cleaned periodically using an
air bulb. If dirt remains on the optical surface,
use a soft, lint free cloth or cotton swab
dampened with a lens cleaning solution
(available at camera stores). All optical
lenses should be swabbed using a circular
motion. A small amount of absorbent cotton
wound on the end of a tapered stick makes a
useful tool for cleaning recessed optical
surfaces. Avoid using an excessive amount
of solvents as this may cause problems with
optical coatings or cemented optics or the
flowing solvent may pick up grease making
cleaning more difficult.
Store the instrument in a cool, dry
environment. Cover the Gemscope with the
dust cover when not in use.
UNITRON
®
Gemscopes are precision
instruments which require periodic servicing
to maintain proper performance and to
compensate for normal wear. A regular
schedule of preventative maintenance by
qualified service personnel is highly
recommended. Your authorized UNITRON
®
distributor can arrange for this service.