Meade - 10x32 User Manual - Page 3

binocular. Its precision optics can become misaligned (out of collimation) as a result of rough treatment, which can render the instrument virtually unusable. Collimation problems usually require repair by a trained technician, and are generally not covered by the Warranty. To clean your binocular, follow these simple steps: 1. Before attempting to clean any of the lenses, carefully remove all grit, sand, dirt, dust, or other substances which may scratch the surface of the optics. Avoid touching lens surfaces with fingers or coarse materials. Removal of foreign substances is best accomplished with a soft lens brush, lens cleaning tissue, a lint-free cotton cloth, a clean cotton swab, or "canned" air. 2. For materials that remain on the lenses, use a liquid substance designed to remove grease (e.g., commercial lens cleaner, household window cleaner or rubbing alcohol). CAUTION: Do not apply liquid directly onto a lens, which may result in the liquid seeping into the barrel of the binocular. Apply the solution onto a cloth or swab, and use the cloth or swab to remove the foreign substance with circular motions. Lens cleaning should not rub away anti-reflectant lens coatings; however, excessive, repeated pressure on dirty lenses or rubbing dirt into the lens surfaces will damage the coatings. Use a light touch. 3. Once the foreign substances have been removed from the lens surface, simply breathe onto the lenses to apply vapor. Before the moisture evaporates, polish the lens surface with a clean cotton cloth or lens cleaning cloth. 4. For a more thorough cleaning of your binocular: Remove dirt or liquid from under the eyecup flange (next to the lens surface) by removing the eyecup (by gently lifting it up) and carefully cleaning the entire lens surface as described above. When the lenses are fully cleaned, carefully replace the eyecups and avoid touching the surface of the lens with your fingers. This warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state. Meade reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue productions without prior notice. This warranty supersedes all previous Meade binocular warranties. Meade Binocular Limited Lifetime Warranty Every Meade binocular is warranted by Meade Instruments Corp (MIC) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original purchaser. MIC will repair or replace the product, or part thereof, found upon inspection by MIC to be defective, provided the defective part or product is returned to MIC, freight prepaid, with proof of purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable. MIC products purchased outside North America are not included in this warranty, but are covered under separate warranties issued by Meade International Distributors. RGA Number Required: Prior to the return of any product or part, a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be obtained from Meade by writing, calling 800-626-3233 (7:00am to 5:00pm, Pacific Time Zone) or by sending an email to binocularsupport@ meade.com. Each returned part or product must include a written statement detailing the nature of the claimed defect, as well as the owner's name, address, and phone number. This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or mishandled, where unauthorized repairs have been attempted or performed, or where depreciation of the product is due to normal wear-and-tear. Meade specifically disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit, which may result from a breach of this warranty. Any implied warranties which cannot be disclaimed are hereby limited to a term of one year from the date of original retail purchase. ® The name "Meade," and the Meade logo, are trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent Office and in principal countries throughout the world. All rights reserved. © 2014 Meade Instruments Corporation. Specifications subject to change without notice. 3