Instruction Manual

Mako Technical Manual V2.0.4
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Camera cleaning instructions
Camera cleaning instructions
This chapter describes safety instructions/cautions valid for Mako cameras in
case of cleaning lenses, optical filters/protection glass or sensors.
Warranty
Avoiding the necessity of camera cleaning
When screwing/unscrewing the camera lens or dust cap, hold the camera with
the C-Mount / CS-Mount opening towards the floor as shown in figure 1. This
minimizes the possibility of any contaminants falling on the glass surface.
Always store cameras and lenses with dust-caps installed.
Note
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• Please read these instructions before you contact your
AVT camera dealer for assistance.
• Ask your AVT camera dealer if you are not familiar with
the procedures described below.
Caution
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Warranty precautions
• To ensure your warranty remains in effect:
– Do not open the camera housing.
– Follow instructions described below.
– Use only optical quality tissue/cloth if you must clean
a lens or filter.
– Use only optics cleaner (60% ethyl alcohol, 40%
ether). Never use aggressive cleaners like benzine or
spirit. Such cleaners may destroy the surface.
– Do not use compressed air which can push dust
into camera and lens.
• AVT does not warranty against any physical damage to
the sensor/filter/protection glass or lenses. Use utmost
care when cleaning optical components.
Figure 1: Illustration of camera orientation when removing lens or dust cap