Levenhuk Ra 250N Dob Telescope - Manual (Page 4)

Care and maintenance
Batteries safety instructions
• Never, under any circumstances, look directly at the Sun through this device without a special filter, or look at another bright
source of light or at a laser, as this may cause PERMANENT RETINAL DAMAGE and may lead to BLINDNESS.
• Take necessary precautions when using the device with children or people who have not read or who do not fully understand
these instructions.
• Do not try to disassemble the device on your own for any reason, including to clean the mirror. For repairs and cleaning of any
kind, please contact your local specialized service center.
• Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force.
• Do not touch the optical surfaces with your fingers. To clean the telescope exterior, use only special cleaning wipes and special
optics cleaning tools from Levenhuk.
• Store the device in a dry, cool place away from hazardous acids and other chemicals, away from heaters, open fire and other
sources of high temperatures.
• Replace the dust cap over the front end of the telescope whenever it is not in use. This prevents dust from settling on the mir-
ror or lens surfaces.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a small part or a battery is swallowed.
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time; taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time.
• Remove used batteries promptly.
• Never attempt to recharge primary batteries as this may cause leakage, fire, or explosion.
• Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion.
• Never heat batteries in order to revive them.
• Remember to switch off devices after use.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children, to avoid risk of ingestion, suffocation, or poisoning.
Levenhuk Limited Warranty
All Levenhuk telescopes, cameras for telescopes, microscopes and binoculars are warranted to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for t hree years from date of retail purchase. All Levenhuk accessories are warranted to be free of defects
in materials and workmanship for six months from date of retail purchase. Levenhuk will repair or replace such product or part
thereof which, upon inspection by Levenhuk, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obliga-
tion of Levenhuk to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Levenhuk together with proof of purchase
satisfactory to Levenhuk.
A Return Authorization (RA) Number must be obtained in advance of return. Contact the local Levenhuk branch to receive the
RA number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container. All returns must be accompanied by a written statement
setting forth the name, address and telephone number of the owner, including a description of any claimed defects. Parts or
products for which replacement is made will become the property of Levenhuk.
The customer will be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance to and from Levenhuk or its authorized dealers and
will be required to prepay such costs.
Levenhuk will use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any product covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt. If a
repair or replacement will require more than thirty days, Levenhuk will notify the customer accordingly. Levenhuk reserves the
right to replace any product that has been discontinued from its product line with a new product of comparable value and func-
tion.
This warranty does not apply to any defects or damages resulting from alteration, modification, neglect, misuse, usage of im-
proper power sources, damage in transportation, abuse, or any cause other than normal use, or to malfunction or deterioration
due to normal wear.
Levenhuk disclaims all warranties, express or implied, whether of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, except as
expressly set forth herein. The sole obligation of Levenhuk under this limited warranty will be to repair or replace the covered
product, in accordance with the terms set forth herein. Levenhuk disclaims liability for any loss of profits, loss of information,
or for any general, special, direct, indirect or consequential damages which may result from breach of any warranty, or arising
out of the use or inability to use any Levenhuk product. Any warranties which are implied and which cannot be disclaimed will be
limited in duration to a term of three years for telescopes, cameras for telescopes, microscopes and binoculars or six months for
accessories from the date of retail purchase.
Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state or province to province.
Levenhuk reserves the right to modify or discontinue any product without prior notice.
NOTE: This warranty is valid to USA and Canadian customers who have purchased this product from an authorized Levenhuk
dealer in the USA or Canada. Warranty outside the USA or Canada is valid only to customers who purchased from an authorized
Levenhuk dealer in the specific country or international distributor. Please contact them for any warranty service.
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your product, contact the local Levenhuk branch:
Levenhuk Worldwide: USA: www.levenhuk.com, Czech Republic: www.levenhuk.cz, Russia: www.levenhuk.ru, Ukraine:
www.levenhuk.com.ua, EU: www.levenhuk.eu
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