American Technologies Network ATN PS31, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
Toxic Material
The image intensifier’s phosphor screen contains toxic
materials.
• If an image intensifier breaks, be extremely careful to avoid
inhaling the phosphor screen material. Do not allow the mate-
rial to come in contact with the mouth or open wounds on the
skin.
• If the phosphor screen material contacts your skin, wash it off
immediately with soap and water.
• If you inhale/swallow any phosphor screen material, drink a
lot of water, induce vomiting, and seek medical attention as
soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not use contaminated eyecup. They must be replaced.
WARNING
When installing the headmount over the protective mask, be
careful not to break the protective mask seal around your face.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the ATN
PS31, carefully read and understand the following safety precau-
tions.
• The equipment requires some night light (moonlight, starlight,
etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends upon the
level of light.
• Night light is reduced by passing cloud cover, while operating
under trees, in building shadows, etc.
• The equipment is less effective viewing into shadows and oth-
er darkened areas.
• The equipment is less effective through rain, fog, sleet, snow
or smoke.
• The equipment will not “see” through dense smoke.
NOTES
• The purpose of the illuminator is to view at close distance up
to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.
CAUTION
• The ATN PS31 is a precision optical instrument and must be
handled carefully at all times to prevent damage.
• Be careful when leaving the helmet mount in the flipped
up position or removing the helmet mount from the helmet,
damage can result.