omegon 69986 7 In 1 Lens Cleaning Set Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Omegon
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**omegon 69986 7 In 1 Lens Cleaning Set Instruction Manual
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General remarks:
Optical instruments do not need to be cleaned too often. Some grains of dust
do not reduce the performance of a
telescope, spotting scope or binoculars.
We only recommend to clean lenses and mirrors in this cases:
- If dust is visible on first sight.
- If grease has got on the surface – that can happen easily when eyelashes touch the outer lens of eyepieces
- If an instrument has not been used for a long time and fungus has spread over the surface.
- Contamination by pollen. Pollen contains sugar and is degraded by bacteria, which settle on the optics. These organisms exude acid containing substances , which could attack the optical system. If a yellowy deposit is detected on the optics after a star gazing session in spring, the optical system should be cleaned.
- Large area contamination. If beverages or other fluids have accidently come into contact with the optical system, the optics must be cleaned. Even if these fluids were clear, components in these fluids or their degradation products may attack the coating of optical components
Always when using cleaning products, please follow these guidelines:
- First try to clean without contact, e.g. with bellows
- Do never rub! That can cause scratches of microscopic particles over the surface and damage the coatings
- If using liquids, make sure before that they can not enter the lens housing – otherwise this can feed fungus and make everything worse.
- Patience is most important! Firmly clinging dirt can often be loosened by repeatedly soaking it. That might take a lot of time
If unsure whether cleaning is necessary or not, you can send us photos showing your instrument to ?[email protected]
Included accessories and usage
| Tool | Name | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Bellows with silicone spray | Blow away small grains of dust with this |
bellows. The tip
is made from silicone, but neverth
| Extendible cleaning brush
(Lens Pen)| Dust which can not be blown away might get off if you
stroke silkily across the surface.
Be careful not to apply pressure!
| 50ml spray cleaning fluid| If using this fluid for wetting firmly clinging
dirt or grease,
make sure beforehand that your instrument is water
proof – no liquid should ever enter lens assemblies!
One can let the fluid dry without touching the surface, or
one can dry it with a cleaning tissue (see next)
| 50 sheets of cleaning tissues| These tissues can be used to wipe the
cleaning fluid.
When using first only touch the surface without rubbing –
rubbing always bears the danger of scratching invisible
small grains over the surface. These scratches may
worsen the performance of your instrument more than
some small spots of dust.
| Damp cleaning wipes| If unsure about the waterproofness, use the wet wipe
for
soaking dirt – the dry wipe can be used like a cleaning
tissue.
| 5x fine cleaning swabs, 5x broad
cleaning swabs| Useful for loosening firmly clinged dirt. One can spray
fluid on the tips and then try to solve single spots of dirt.
The swabs are particularly useful for reaching to the edge
of a lens or mirror.
| 30x30cm microfibre cloth| This cloth should better only be used for cleaning
the housing of your scope or binoculars
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