Warnings And Cautions; Troubleshooting - ATN Aries 330 “Warrior” User Manual

WarningS anD CautionS

• Always remember to turn off the Aries scope when it is not in use. If you do not plan
on using your Aries scope for a period of more than 10 days, you should remove the
batteries.
• Keep lens cap/daylight filter on when not in use.
• Avoid contact with dust, steam, and gas.
• The Aries scope are not harmful to the user or the environment.
• Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and the eyepiece: it will void your
warranty.
• Evaluate the scopes function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight
filter lens cap on. Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on. Do not
surpass ten minutes of testing.
• Never point the Aries scope at a bright light source. If the scope shuts off automatically
after directing it at a bright light source, turn the unit off and wait 1 - 2 minutes before
turning the unit back on.
• Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog, smog, or haze and a lack of ambient light
(moon or starlight) may diminish the effective viewing distance. All technical data for
this unit was compiled in a controlled environment.
• If you use the rubber eyecaps for a long period of time, you may suffer skin inflammation.
If you develop any symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.

trouBleSHooting

Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while operating
s: If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries, it is normal and the
device will resume normal operation soon thereafter. If it occurs for more than 10
minutes, contact your dealer or other authorized service representative for service
instructions.
Q: Dark spots on screen.
s: This may be dust on the lens, please clean according to instrutions. They may also be
Cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube which are a by-product of the manufacturing
process. This is normal and will not affect the life or performance of the unit.
Q: Image not clear.
s: Adjust focus ring. If problem persists, increase viewing distance
Q: Fixed-pattern noise in a honeycomb shape.
s: Usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint honeycomb-type pattern. This
usually occurs when viewing very bright lights. Simply reduce the brightness.
Q: A pattern of dark thin lines which look like chicken wire.
s: Turn on illuminator, if purchased. If illuminator doesn't brighten image, replace batteries.
If problem persists, contact ATN for service instructions.
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