wARRANTY:
The safety of this product is guaranteed by ensuring the coating has a transmission of 0.001% or less . The R-G solar film, 2+ Solar Glass Filter and Black Polymer is tested before shipment. If the film has arrived damaged it will be replaced free of charge. Do not use any film that shows any form of defect described in this document. Please contact Thousand Oaks Optical for further return instructions. All solar filters are covered by a limited liability warranty from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not apply, if in the judgment of Thousand Oaks Optical, the product fails to be safe due to shipping, damage from handling, storage, abuse or misuse, or it has been used or maintained in a manner not conforming to product’s instructions or has been modified in any way.
safety:
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Check the R-G solar film for any possible damage before each use. If the film has been damaged please destroy the film immediately. Avoid any physical contact with the R-G solar film itself as this may cause scratches or even worse, cuts that destroy the film. “Wrinkles” in the film are normal and will not degrade the performance. Please see below in the “Cleaning & Inspection” section.
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The filtering must be done at the front of the lens or telescope tube. Do not use the substrate at the eyepiece or viewfinder.
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Always secure the solar filter to the telescope, binoculars or camera. We recommend using 2-4 Velcro strips to secure the filter in place. Point instrument away from the sun before removing the solar filter.
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Do not leave the telescope, binoculars or camera unattended where children or inexperienced adults can point the instruments at the sun without the filter properly attached.
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Keep the finder-scope covered if not equipped with a solar filter.
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"Ghosting" can occur due to internal reflections. If this is a problem, simply tilt the filter slightly. (Glass only)
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Point the telescope, binoculars, or camera away from the sun before installing or removing the solar filter.
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Do not place your filter up against a smaller telescope. The end of the tube will damage the coating and film.
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Allow the instrument and filter to equalize to the outside temperature for at least 15 minutes.
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Direct sunlight may warm the tube assembly of your instrument enough to cause internal heat currents that can degrade image quality. Cover the tube assembly with a light colored cloth. Please note all the intense light from the sun is blocked before it can enter the instrument by the solar filter.
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If possible, do not view over pavement or buildings. Viewing over grass will help avoid surface heat currents.
