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ARMASIGHT by FLIR
PVS-14
U S E R M A N U A L
TABLE 4-2. OPERATOR’S TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1 Monocular fails to
activate.
Visual.
Check for defective, missing or
improperly installed battery.
Turn the power switch to RESET/
OFF, and then turn it ON.
Replace battery or install it
correctly.
2 IR source fails to activate. In a dark location with system
turned on, activate IR source.
Visually check IR source operation;
scene should brighten.
If IR source still fails to activate,
please contact Customer Support.
3 IR source indicator fails to
activate.
Visual.
Please contact Customer Support.
4 Poor image quality.
Check objective lens or eyepiece
lens focus.
Check for fogging or dirt on
objective lens or eyepiece lens.
Refocus.
Clean lens surfaces per
paragraph 4.4.1.
5 Light visible around
eyecup.
Check eye relief distance.
Check eyecup for resiliency.
Readjust for proper eye relief
distance.
If eyecup is defective, please
contact 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 inspect for the presence
of an o-ring.
Check for damaged battery cap.
If o-ring is missing, please
contact Customer Support.
If damaged, please contact
Customer Support.
8 Head straps cannot be
tightened.
Check for defective buckles,
fasteners or straps.
If damaged, please contact
Customer Support.
9 Head mount or helmet
mount socket and head
mount/ helmet mount
adapter latch does not
catch.
Check socket or latch for dirt.
Check socket or latch for damage.
Clean socket and latch.
If damaged, please contact
Customer Support.
10 Helmet mount will not
tighten to helmet.
Inspect mounting hardware for
damage.
If damaged, please contact
Customer Support.
11 Helmet mount is
damaged.
Visual.
Please contact Customer Support.
12 Compass will not stay on
the goggles.
Visual.
Please contact Customer Support.
13 Compass display is not
clear.
Visual
Make sure the monocular is
focused for infinity. If it is
focused but the compass display
is still not clear, please contact
Customer Support.