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ARMASIGHT by FLIR

PVS-14       

U S E R   M A N U A L

  (g) Place the carrying case into the shipping and storage case; close and latch the case (Figure 2-3).
  (h) Return the case to the storage area.

3.4 OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

3.4.1. OPERATION IN DUSTY OR SANDY AREAS

CAUTION:

Operation in dusty or sandy areas can gouge and scratch the optical elements, and damage the 

mechanical components. Unless the below precautions are observed.

1. Verify that the sacrificial window is in place.
2. Avoid pointing the monocular into the wind unless it is absolutely necessary.
3. Keep the carrying case closed unless removing or replacing items.
4. Ensure that all dust and sand is removed from the PVS-14 and carrying case after operation.

3.4.2. OPERATION IN RAINY OR HUMID CONDITIONS

CAUTION:

Operation in rainy or humid conditions can cause corrosion and deterioration of the PVS-14, unless 

the below precautions are observed.

1. Install the demist shield (paragraph 3.2.4).
2. Keep the carrying case and the shipping and storage case closed unless removing or replacing items.
3. Dry the monocular, mounts, and accessories after exposure to rain or high humidity, and always before 

storage. This will prevent mildew from forming in the case.
4. Do not store the monocular in a wet carrying case or in a wet shipping and storage case.

3.4.3. OPERATION IN SALT WATER AREAS

After exposure to salt water, clean the PVS-14 (Paragraph 4.4.1).

3.4.4. OPERATION IN NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL ENVIRONMENTS

 WARNING:

Never reuse an eyecup or eyeguard that has been contaminated by hazardous materials or 

environments. Contaminated eyecups and eyeguards must be replaced.

1. Decontamination – Always wear a protective mask when decontaminating the PVS-14.
2. Hardness – Do not use the DS-2 to decontaminate the PVS-14. To decontaminate the device, use 5% 

sodium hypochlorite and rinse with hot (70°C/158°F) soapy water.

Summary of Contents for FLIR PVS-14

Page 1: ...ARMASIGHT by FLIR PVS 14 Night Vision Monocular U S E R M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...ct is protected by patents design patents patents pending or design patents pending If you have questions that are not covered in this manual or need service contact FLIR OTS customer support for addi...

Page 3: ...SER Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems Inc may void the user s authority under FCC rules to operate this device Note 1 This equipment has been tes...

Page 4: ...erator s Controls and Indicators 13 3 2 Assembly and Preparation for Use 15 3 3 Operating Procedures 23 3 4 Operation under Unusual Condition 31 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 32 4 1 Preven...

Page 5: ...materials If the image intensifier breaks be extremely careful to avoid inhaling the phosphor screen material Do not allow the material to come in contact with the mouth or open wounds on the skin If...

Page 6: ...doctor immediately NOTES To avoid physical injury and damage to the equipment carefully read and understand the following safety precautions The equipment requires some ambient light moonlight starlig...

Page 7: ...ANTY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION 1 2 1 WARRANTY INFORMATION For warranty information and customer support visit www armasight com customer support 1 2 2 PRODUCT REGISTRATION In order to validate the...

Page 8: ...NOCULAR The monocular see Figure 2 4 consists of various components such as an objective lens an image intensifier not shown an eyepiece lens and a battery cap The monocular also uses the accessories...

Page 9: ...ECTIVE LENS CAP MONOCULAR EYEGUARD MEDIUM AND THICK BROWPADS CARRYING CASE STRAP DEMIST SHIELD CARRYING CASE THIN BROWPAD LENS PAPER OPERATOR S MANUAL SACRIFICIAL WINDOW FIGURE 2 2 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT...

Page 10: ...with a weapon protective mask and or other purposes in which freehand operation is required H HEAD MOUNT HELMET MOUNT ADAPTER The head mount helmet mount adapter is attached to the monocular to allow...

Page 11: ...R Part ANAF3X000P The 3x magnifier is a lens assembly which can be added to the monocular to extend the operator s observation ranges P 5x AFOCAL LENS WITH ADAPTER Part ANAF5X000P The 5x magnifier is...

Page 12: ...e Approx 356 x 241 x 203 mm 14 x 9 5 x 8 in Weight 1 09 kg 2 4 lbs Carrying Case Size Approx 352 x 240 x 200 mm 14 x 9 5 x 8 in Monocular see Note Size 114 x 51 x 57 mm 4 5 x 2 0 x 2 2 in Weight 0 35...

Page 13: ...Troubleshooting Procedures in Chapter 4 3 1 1 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The PVS 14 is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences in eyesight The controls and indic...

Page 14: ...he IR Source On indicator will blink when the IR is activated It is visible through the eyepiece just outside the intensified field of view Gain Control Adjusts the system gain from a minimum value of...

Page 15: ...ecessary clean with dry lens paper 3 2 2 INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERY CAUTION To protect the image intensifier keep the objective lens cap securely fitted over the lens when the monocular is not in use...

Page 16: ...THE DEMIST SHIELD Perform the following to install the demist shield on the eyepiece lens Refer to Figure 3 2 CAUTION If the demist shield needs to be cleaned refer to paragraph 4 4 1 for instruction...

Page 17: ...HEAD MOUNT Perform the following to install the head mount NOTE Do not put the head mount on with the monocular attached 1 Before putting the head mount on loosen the four ends of the chinstrap appro...

Page 18: ...y be necessary to achieve maximum comfort 8 Install the head mount helmet mount adapter refer to paragraph 3 2 7 9 Refer to paragraph 3 3 2 for operating procedures 3 2 7 INSTALLATION OF THE HEAD MOUN...

Page 19: ...et mount bracket to the center of the front lip of the helmet and hold it in place see Figure 3 6 TOP EDGE OF MOUNT MOUNT RELEASE KEEPER HELMET MOUNT BRACKET STRAP MOUNT IS ROTATED 90 FOR CLARITY FIGU...

Page 20: ...do not break the mask s seal around your face 2 Install the head mount per the instructions in paragraph 3 2 6 NOTE It may be necessary to remove the browpad when wearing the head mount over a protect...

Page 21: ...of the monocular as necessary by loosening the clamping knob and repositioning the weapon mount on the weapon s mounting rail WEAPON MOUNT ALIGNMENT BOSS HIDDEN THUMBSCREW CLAMPING KNOB FIGURE 3 8 WE...

Page 22: ...t 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 See Figure 3 10 for the locati...

Page 23: ...procedures 3 3 OPERATING PROCEDURES This section contains operating procedures for using the PVS 14 as hand held head mounted helmet mounted or weapon mounted monocular Before operating the monocular...

Page 24: ...Verify that the batteries are installed per paragraph 3 2 2 2 Put the head mount on per the instructions in paragraph 3 2 6 NOTE Before attaching the monocular depress the eye relief adjustment and sl...

Page 25: ...n object adjust the objective lens focus Figure 3 1 until the image becomes sharp and clear NOTE The sharpest image will be visible only when the objective lens and eyepiece lens are properly focused...

Page 26: ...two ways flipped up or flipped down When flipped down the device is directly in front of the eyes When flipped up the unit remains out of the line of sight Both positions have a positive stopping poi...

Page 27: ...1 until the image becomes sharp and clear 8 To flip it up grasp the helmet tilt and flip up assembly and rotate upward and rearward until the latch is firmly engaged WARNING The monocular will not au...

Page 28: ...ise without pulling past the ON position Observe that a red light appears in the eyepiece 3 3 6 OPERATION WITH A COMPASS WARNING The compass illuminator can be seen by others using night vision device...

Page 29: ...ly read the compass heading The monocular must be focused at or near infinity for proper compass operation 4 The compass readings should change when you move your head from side to side Rotate or tap...

Page 30: ...After Use a Remove the battery cap and battery b Inspect the battery housing for corrosion or moisture Clean and dry if necessary c Replace the battery cap d If installed remove the demist shield or...

Page 31: ...and deterioration of the PVS 14 unless the below precautions are observed 1 Install the demist shield paragraph 3 2 4 2 Keep the carrying case and the shipping and storage case closed unless removing...

Page 32: ...hich checks and services should be performed 2 Interval Column This column tells you when you must do the procedure in the Procedure Column BEFORE procedures must be done before you operate or use the...

Page 33: ...ternal surfaces for cracks or damage Scratches cracks and gouges are OK if operation is not affected Inspect battery compartment Verify that the battery cap is present Remove battery cap and inspect f...

Page 34: ...and cracks are permitted on the eyecup retaining rings as long as they do not interfere with installation of eyecup 7 Before After Eyeguard Inspect for dirt dust cracked or torn eyeguard Inspect for b...

Page 35: ...on Inspect for damage Binding damaged or non operational slide mechanism 14 Before After Straps HELMET MOUNT Inspect for cuts tears fraying holes cracks or defective fasteners Damage causes straps to...

Page 36: ...hen the illumination button is depressed compass should be visible Damaged compass is not visible 22 Before After Magnifier Inspect optical surface for dirt dust scratches or cracks Damage scratches h...

Page 37: ...act Customer Support 6 Diopter adjustment cannot be made Check to see if the diopter adjustment is bent or broken If damaged please contact Customer Support 7 Battery cap difficult to open Visually in...

Page 38: ...ding edge glow flashing flickering and intermittent operation A Shading If shading is persistent you will not be able to see a fully circular image Figure 4 1 Shading is a very dark high contrast area...

Page 39: ...turning the device record the specific nature of the problem on the maintenance forms and use the clock method to identify the position of the blemish and its approximate distance from the center e g...

Page 40: ...th the operator s ability to perform missions D Fixed pattern Noise Fixed pattern noise is usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint hexagonal honeycomb pattern that appears throughout the v...

Page 41: ...rm the following to remove and replace the browpad 1 Firmly grasp the head mount and remove the old browpad 2 Gently press on the new browpad Gently smooth out any wrinkles in the new browpad B Neck P...

Page 42: ...and over the serrated part of the buckle 2 Pull the strap through the buckle and tighten 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other straps and buckles that have come undone MOVEABLE SLIDING BAR FIXED SERRATED B...

Page 43: ...items must be with the end item whenever it is issued or transferred between property accounts Items of COEI are removed and separately packaged for transportation or shipment only when necessary Ill...

Page 44: ...minimum description when needed The stowage location of COEI and BII is also included in this column The last line below the description is the CAGEC commercial and Government entity code in parenthes...

Page 45: ...SY THIN 80063 A3144280 EA 1 9 5965 01 444 1216 ADAPTER HEADSET 80063 A3256347 ANAM000019 EA 1 10 5340 01 446 8588 BRACKET MOUNTING 80063 A3256348 ANAM000007 EA 1 11 5855 01 457 2953 5855 01 441 0401 M...

Page 46: ...l capital letters followed by a minimum description when needed The last line below the description is the CAGEC in parentheses and the part number Column 3 Usable On Code When applicable gives you a...

Page 47: ...This column includes the lowest level of maintenance that requires the listed item C Operator Crew Column 3 National Stock Number This is the NSN assigned to the item which you can use to requisition...

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