Care

1. Overview of Your Equipment

Your product range consists of high-precision instruments designed for professionals and dedicated enthusiasts:

  • Optical Systems (Vortex, Hawke, Bushnell): Includes rangefinders, monoculars, and spotting scopes featuring HD and ED-class lenses for precise visual monitoring over long distances.

  • Measuring Electronics (Kestrel, RCBS): Professional weather stations and reloading scales where sensor accuracy is critical for the final result.

  • Tactical Lighting (SureFire, Fenix): High-output flashlights with ruggedized housings built for extreme conditions.

  • Navigation (Suunto, Silva, Cammenga): Professional-grade magnetic compasses requiring environmental stability and housing integrity.

2. General Maintenance & Care Instructions

🔭 Optics (Lenses and Bodies)

  • Avoid Clothing Fabrics: Never wipe lenses with shirts or paper towels; micro-particles in the fabric can scratch expensive anti-reflective coatings.

  • Cleaning Process: Always blow away dust with a specialized air bulb or a soft brush (lens pen) before wiping. Only then use a clean microfiber cloth and dedicated lens cleaning spray.

  • Protection: Always keep protective lens caps on the objective and eyepiece when the device is not in use.

🔋 Electronics and Flashlights (Kestrel, Fenix, SureFire)

  • Contact Care: Every six months, clean threads and contacts with alcohol to prevent oxidation. For flashlights, apply a drop of silicone lubricant to the O-rings.

  • Battery Storage: If you do not plan to use the device (e.g., a Kestrel weather station) for more than a month, remove the batteries to prevent leakage and circuit damage.

  • Calibration: For Kestrel stations and RCBS scales, perform calibration according to the manual before every critical session.

🧭 Navigation and Mechanics (Compasses and Scales)

  • Magnetic Fields: Store compasses away from strong magnets, speakers, and other electronics to avoid "re-polarizing" the needle.

  • Surface Cleanliness: For reloading scales, cleanliness of the pan and platform is vital; even a speck of dust or powder can affect measurement accuracy.

3. General Storage Conditions

To maintain the premium quality provided by --- , follow these storage guidelines:

  1. Dryness: Avoid storage in humid environments. If a device gets wet in the field, wipe it completely dry before placing it back in its case.

  2. Temperature: Do not leave high-end optics in a closed vehicle under direct sunlight; extreme heat can damage seals or dry out internal lubricants.

  3. Casing: Always use soft pouches or hard-shell cases during transport to protect precision mechanisms from accidental impact.