Orion STARBLAST 9814 - Manual (Page 12)

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oxidizing. These coatings normally last through many years of
use before requiring re-coating, which is easily done.
To clean the secondary mirror, it must be removed from the
telescope. Do this by holding the secondary mirror holder sta-
tionary with your fingers (don’t touch the mirror itself) while
unthreading the Phillips head screw in the center hub of the 4-
vaned spider. Completely unthread the screw from the holder,
and the holder will come loose in your fingers. Be careful not
to lose the spring on the Phillips head screw.
Handle the mirror and its holder carefully. You do not need to
remove the secondary mirror from its holder for cleaning.
Follow the same procedure described below for cleaning the
primary mirror.
To clean the primary mirror, carefully remove the mirror cell
from the telescope. To do this, you must remove the three
screws that connect the mirror cell to the steel tube. These
screws are located on the outer edge of the mirror cell.
Now, remove the three mirror clips that secure the mirror in its
cell; use a Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the mirror clip
anchor screws. Next, hold the mirror by its edge, and remove
it from the mirror cell. Be careful not to touch the aluminized
surface of the mirror with your fingers. Set the mirror on a
clean, soft towel. Fill a clean sink, free of abrasive cleanser,
with room-temperature water, a few drops of liquid dishwash-
ing detergent, and if possible, a cap-full of rubbing alcohol.
Submerge the mirror (aluminized face up) in the water and let
it soak for several minutes (or hours if it is a very dirty mirror).
Wipe the mirror underwater with clean cotton balls, using
extremely light pressure and stroking in straight lines across
the surface. Use one ball for each wipe across the mirror.
Then rinse the mirror under a stream of lukewarm water. Any
particles on the surface can be swabbed gently with a series
of clean cotton balls, each used just one time. Dry the mirror
in a stream of air (a “blower bulb” works great), or remove any
stray drops of water with the corner of a paper towel. Dry the
bottom and the edges with a towel (not the mirror surface!).
Leave the entire assembly in a warm area until it is complete-
ly dry before reassembling the telescope.
One-Year Limited Warranty
This Orion StarBlast is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail pur-
chaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at
Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned
postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. If the product
is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required.
This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishan-
dled, or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For further war-
ranty service information, contact: Customer Service Department, Orion Telescopes &
Binoculars, P. O. Box 1815, Santa Cruz, CA 95061; (800) 676-1343.
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Post Office Box 1815, Santa Cruz, CA 95061
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