5
USING YOUR
ZHUMELL ECLIPSE TELESCOPE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
A telescope is carefully aligned during construction, and great care should
be taken to maintain this alignment over the life of the telescope. Cleaning
should be done as little as possible and then only with mild soap solution
and a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not rub elements when cleaning. Blot optical
components gently and allow telescope to air-dry. Store telescope in its box
or in a telescope case when not in use. Do not use pure alcohol or solvents
to clean any parts of the telescope. Do not remove optical elements from
the telescope as doing so may affect the alignment of optical components
when reassembled. If telescope needs realignment, contact Zhumell or
another professional.
1.
Brush telescope optics with camelhair brush or blow off dust with an ear
syringe (can be purchased at any pharmacy). Do not use a commercial
photographic lens cleaner.
2.
Remove organic materials (e.g. fingerprints) with short gentle strokes
using soft white tissue paper and a solution of three parts distilled
water and one part isopropyl alcohol. You may also add one drop of
biodegradable dish soap to one pint of the homemade solution. Do not
use lotioned or scented tissues as they could damage the optics of
your telescope.
3.
Wipe down the outside of your telescope with a dry cloth to remove
condensation prior to packing up your telescope. Do not wipe any of the
optical surfaces. Instead, allow the optics to dry naturally in warm indoor
air prior to packing up your telescope.
4.
Protect your telescope from excessive heat. For example, do not
store your telescope in a sealed car on a warm day. Excessive storage
temperatures can damage your telescope.
