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ements as the seals can be damaged or mechanical
functions of the riflescope adversely affected, thus
voiding the warranty.
The lenses should be protected by caps or similar to
avoid damage and soiling when the riflescope is not
in use. The lenses and seals must not come into con-
tact with oil or solvents. When cleaning your weapon,
make sure that the riflescope is protected from con-
tact with cleaning agents.
When cleaning the lenses with commercial lens clean-
ing products, the manufacturer’s instructions must be
observed. Cleaning cloths and pens must be clean and
free of particles as these may cause damage when
rubbed onto the lens surfaces. Coarse dirt can be
rinsed off under running water and the lenses gently
patted dry with a soft cloth. The lenses should only
be cleaned when absolutely necessary.
Note:
When rinsing the riflescope under running
water, avoid strong jets of water as this may dam-
age the seals.
Mounting
If you choose to mount the riflescope yourself, please
carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
the mounts.
To maximize full use of the elevation, it is necessary
to use mounts or a rail with forward cant. If mounts
without forward cant are used, only about half of the
elevation range can be utilized. An assembly with
forward cant extends the available elevation range
by the amount of cant built into the mount. The maxi-
mum cant of the assembly should be less than half of
the elevation range.
Note:
These are the theoretical values under the
assumption that the weapon and assembly were
constructed without tolerances, and without tak-
ing the bullet drop at the normal zeroing distance of
100 m into consideration. In practice, variations may
occur due to tolerances – the theoretical maximum
forward cant should therefore not be completely
exhausted.
The adjustment ranges of ZP5 riflescopes is rectangu-
lar and symmetrical to the axis of the main tube, i.e.
they have equal up / down and right / left adjustment
ranges. Even at an extreme elevation setting, the
maximum windage adjustment range is fully available.
The MINOX ZP5 has a constant eye relief of 90 mm.
A correctly mounted scope will provide a full field
of view throughout the entire magnification range
without having to move the head back and forth to
adapt to the various magnifications.
Troubleshooting
Fogging
Internal lens surface fogging is the result of broken
seals allowing moisture to enter the scope. If the
seal has failed under normal use, MINOX will repair
or replace the scope in accordance with the MINOX
warranty terms. However, fogging is most commonly
the result of scope disassembly, which is not covered
by the MINOX warranty. With any internal fogging,
return the scope to your authorized MINOX dealer
or the MINOX service center for repair. External lens
surface fogging is a common problem under the right
temperature and humidity conditions. It cannot be
avoided. Anti-fogging solutions may offer some re-
lief, but simply wiping with a clean cloth is the most
effective treatment. Avoid breathing on the eyepiece
lens in cold weather.
Serial number
The serial number of your MINOX ZP5 can be found on
the underside of the eyepiece. Enter this serial number
into the online registration form for the MINOX
Comfort Service (MINOX Lifetime Total Coverage
Warranty for USA and Canada customers) at
www.minox.com/service.
