Equipment Care, Service And Guarantee - Hasselblad 501CM User Manual

Equipment Care, Service and Guarantee

EQUIPMENT CARE
A Hasselblad camera is designed to withstand
the rigours of professional use in most environ-
ments. To avoid the possibility of damage how-
ever, it should be protected from the following:
Extremes of temperature: High temperatures
can have an adverse effect on both film and
equipment. Try to avoid frequent and severe
temperature changes. Be particularly careful in
humid environments. Allow the equipment to
acclimatize before assembly. Try to ensure the
storage conditions in such environments are as
dry as possible.
Dust and grit: Take care to prevent dust and
grit from getting into your equipment. In coastal
areas take measures to protect your equipment
from sand and salt water spray. Dust on the lens
glass and focusing screen can be removed with a
blower brush or very soft lens brush if necessary.
Smears on the lens glass should be treated with
great caution. In some cases they may be re-
moved with a high quality lens cleaning solution
on a tissue but be careful not to scratch the lens
or touch any of the glass surfaces with your fin-
gers. If in any doubt, do not attempt to clean lens
glass surfaces yourself but allow a "Hasselblad
Authorized Service Center" to treat them.
Impact: Your equipment can be damaged by
severe physical shocks so practical protective pre-
cautions should be taken. Some form of protective
case or camera bag is advised for transportation.
Loss: Hasselblad equipment is much sought af-
ter and you should take obvious steps to prevent
theft. Never leave it visible in an unattended car,
for example. Separate and specific camera insur-
ance cover should be considered by professional
users.
SERVICE
Return your equipment to a service centre for oc-
casional checking and preventive maintenance
to ensure optimal reliability. If your camera is
used constantly and intensively, periodic check-
ups every six months are recommended at one
of the "Hasselblad Authorized Service Centers".
They have the expert staff and specialised equip-
ment necessary to ensure that your equipment
remains in perfect working order.
GUARANTEE
Provided that you bought your equipment from
an authorised Hasselblad outlet, it is covered
by an international guarantee for one year. The
guarantee document and a registration card are
supplied with the camera. Keep the guarantee
document carefully, but fill in the registration
card and return it to your Hasselblad distributor.
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