ARMASIGHT by FLIR
MSI8000
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2. Install the flashlight on the Picatinny/Weaver rail so that the stop of
QRM slides into the transverse slots on the rail.
UNDERSIDE VIEW OF THE MOUNT.
LOCKED POSITION
Stop
Clamping
Device
Lever Holder
Lever
3. Affix the mount to the rail by locking the lever.
4. Verify that the clamping device is firmly holding the flashlight. If
necessary, adjust the clamping device as detailed below.
3.7.3 CLAMPING DEVICE ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the mount’s clamping device, do the following:
1. Remove the MSI8000 from the rail.
2. With unlocked clamping device push the cam towards the arrow,
which will cause the nut to slide out of its hole.
UNDERSIDE VIEW OF THE MOUNT.
UNLOCK POSITION
Nut
Cam
Clamping
Device
3. To tighten/ loosen the clamping device, push down on the cam
and turn the nut clockwise/counterclockwise respectively, in one-two
increments (see note below). Much like when the cam is released,
backward-moving springs will cause the nut to slide back into its hole.
NOTE:
The eight-sided nuts of the mount’s lever-cam locks will only fit
into their holes if turned in one of the discrete positions, using
45-degree increments.
4. Verify that the adjusted clamping device is securely holding the
weapon’s mounting rail.
3.7.4 LIGHT SPOT POSITION ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the flashlight spot position as follows:
1. Loosen the screws of the clamp on the mount.
2. Turn on the flashlight. Turn on night vision device if you use flashlight
with IR module.
3. Carefully move the MSI8000 up and down and side to side and
observe the light spot position relative to the aiming point of weapon or
the night vision device.
4. Once the light spot is centered in the field of view, tighten the
screws of the clamp.
Screws of Clamp
3.7.5 FASTENING A WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
TO A WEAPON
Using the supplied Velcro
®
tape, fasten the remote control to your
weapon in an easily accessible place (e.g., on the front of the rifle
stock).
If your rifle has a Picatinny/Weaver rail on the front end, you can use
the Picatinny adapter for the Wireless Remote. Install the adapter onto
the rail. Insert the remote control unit into the adapter.
Velcro
®
Tape
Remote Control
Remote Control
Picatinny Adapter
Picatinny/Weaver Rail
3.7.6 USING THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
To operate the MSI8000 with remote control, turn the operation switch
to LOW, MID, or HI position. To activate the flashlight, press the remote
control button. To deactivate the flashlight, press the remote control
button again.