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PVS-14
USER MANUAL
NOTE:
There is a ratchet in the weapon mount that prevents over-tightening of the clamp. Turn it until
the knob clicks.
4. To check the position of the monocular by holding the weapon in your normal firing position.
Adjust the position of the monocular as needed by loosening the clamping knob and repositioning
the weapon mount on the weapon’s mounting rail.
2.2.11 MOUNTING AN IR ILLUMINATOR
To mount an IR illuminator to the PVS-14, use the Picatinny/Weaver adapter. Perform the following
steps in the order shown below:
1. To install the Picatinny/Weaver Adapter into the monocular, align the adapter’s thumbscrew to
the hole and tighten it (Figure 2-9). Confirm that the alignment boss on the adapter fits into the
groove on the monocular.
2. Loosen the screw on the IR illuminator.
3. Mount the IR illuminator on the rail of the adapter and tighten the screw.
2.2.12 INSTALLATION OF THE COMPASS
CAUTION:
• Use of the compass with a plastic head mount or plastic helmet mount will result in inaccurate
compass readings. The magnet cannot be removed from these mounts.
• The magnet must be removed from the ruggedized metal helmet mount prior to installing the
compass. Failure to do so will result in inaccurate compass readings.
• If the magnet is not removed, contact Customer Support for instructions on returning the
ruggedized metal helmet mount for magnet removal. Figure 2-10 shows the location of the
magnet.
FIGURE 2-9. MOUNTING AN IR ILLUMINATOR
PICATINNY/WEAVER
ADAPTER
FIXING SCREW
THUMBSCREW
