In order to keep the telescope in good operating condition it is necessary
to check it’s technical state and fulfil maintenance.
Keep the telescope clean and protect it against physical damage to
provide no-failure operation of the telescope.
Periodically wipe off the dust from metal surfaces with clean soft
napkins, then wipe them by the napkin wet with acid-free Vaseline
and dry with napkin.
Wipe the objective’s and eyepiece’s lenses with dry linen napkin. To
remove oil spots use a cotton wad wet with alcohol.
Conduct the cleaning of the diagonal mirror surface without pressure
by cotton wad wet with ether, having removed a dust by a soft lens
brush first to avoid thin scratches.
In idle position the telescope tube and the eyepiece tube should be
permanently closed with lids.
Cleaning of the telescope optical components requires caution and
accuracy. Perform it only in case of emergency.
Optics self-cleaning and disassembling of the telescope are
permitted ONLY after expiration the warranty period.
Maintenance
