Hasselblad XPan II - Manual (Page 37)

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Equipment Care, Service and Guarantee
EQUIPMENT CARE
The Hasselblad XPan II is designed to withstand the
rigours of professional use in most environments. To
avoid the possibility of damage however, it should
be protected from the following:
Extremes of temperature. High temperatures
can have an adverse effect on both film and equip-
ment. Try to avoid frequent and severe temperature
changes. Be particularly careful in humid environ-
ments. Corrosion of electrical contacts may occur in
these situations if sufficient care is not taken. Allow
the equipment to acclimatize before disassembly.
Try to ensure the storage conditions in such environ-
ments are as dry as possible.
Dust and grit. You should 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 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 removed 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
fingers. 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 precautions
should be taken. When not in use, try to make
a habit of storing your camera equipment in some
form of protective case or bag to avoid accidental
damage.
Loss. Hasselblad equipment is much sought after
and you should take obvious steps to prevent
theft. Never leave it visible in an unattended car, for
example. Separate and specific camera insurance
cover should be considered by professional users.
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