ARMASIGHT by FLIR
MSI8000
U S E R M A N U A L
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3.5 POWER LIMITING
WARNING:
The optional Green and Red interchangeable LED modules works
only in LOW and MID power modes.
Use a special limiting screw to block high power mode (HI) as follows:
1. Unscrew the limiting screw from the storage socket.
2. Screw the limiting screw to the HI limiting position.
Limiting Screw
Limiting Position
Storage Socket
3.6 USING THE OPTIONAL AFOCAL LENS
An optional Afocal Doubler for MSI8000 doubles the distance of light
for long-distance observation.
Afocal Doubler
To mount the afocal lens to flashlight, screw it into the threading of the
standard objective lens on the MSI8000.
3.7 USING THE OPTIONAL WEAPON KIT
WARNING:
Always make sure your firearm is unloaded before you place
the equipment on the firearm. Always verify that the chamber
is empty, especially if you stop the procedure and resume later.
Safe handling rules should be followed at all times.
THE USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY
FOR HAVING THE ARMASIGHT BY FLIR EQUIPMENT PROPERLY
MOUNTED TO A FIREARM AND USING THE ARMASIGHT BY LIR
EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF
YOUR MOUNTING SYSTEM PRIOR TO USING YOUR FIREARM.
To mount the MSI8000 to a weapon use a Quick-Release Picatinny
Mount (QRM) adapter from the optional Weapon Kit. This small arms
adapter allows the MSI8000 to be mounted onto Picatinny/Weaver rail.
3.7.1 QRM ADAPTER INSTALLATION
To install the QRM adapter to flashlight perform the following steps:
1. Unscrew four screws and remove the clamp from the mount.
2. Remove top insert.
3. Place the MSI8000 into mount with insert.
4. Install the top insert and align it with the second insert.
5. Install the clamp and fasten it with four screws.
Clamp Screws
MSI8000
Insert
Insert
Clamp
Mount
3.7.2 MOUNTING THE MSI8000 ON A PICATINNY/
WEAVER RAIL
Mount the MSI8000 on a Picatinny/Weaver rail as follows:
1. Unlock the clamping device of the QRM adapter by pushing down on
the lever holder and unlocking the lever.
MSI8000
Picatinny/Weaver Rail
QRM Adapter