Operation Manual

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FIGURE 1.4. MULTI-USE NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
OBJECTIVE
LENS
EYEPIECE
LENS
POWER
SWITCH
GAIN
CONTROL
BATTERY
CAP
Tethering Cord – The tethering cord (Figure 1.1.) enables the
user to attach the compass or 3X magnifier to a button hole or
belt loop to guard against dropping orlosing these items.
3X Magnifier – (Additional Authorized Item) The 3Xmagnifier
(Figure 1.2.) is a lens assembly which can be added to the
monocular to extend the operator’s observation ranges.
b. Headmount
The headmount (Figure 1.1.) secures the monocular to the opera-
tor’s head for night viewing and provides freehand support for use
with a weapon, protective mask or other purposes. It is adjustable
and cushioned. The thin browpad used for large heads, comes at-
tached to the headmount; the thick and medium browpads, used for
smaller heads are stored in the carrying case.
c. Helmet Mount
This item (Figure 1.1.), secures the monocular to the Personal Ar-
mor System Ground Troops (PASGT) helmet allowing freehand
support for use with a weapon, protective mask and/or other pur-
poses. The new helmet mount is made of a ruggedized metal. The
old one is made of plastic.