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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 / SHOW SOME RESPECT Distribution Statement Warnings Caution 2 / THE BASICS General Info Key Attributes Reticles Specifications Anatomy Definitions 3 / GET STARTED Operating Instructions Mounting the HWS Battery Battery Recommendations Replacing the Battery Electronic Features Night Vision Mode Windage and Elevation Zeroing Procedures 4 / MAINTENANCE... -
Page 4: Show Some Respect
The HWS complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter J 4 / 552... -
Page 5: Caution
If there is any exposed internal content of the battery, it could affect the operation of the sight The 552 HWS units are designed to mount directly to either a 1" (25 4mm) Weaver or MIL-STD-1913 rail specification... -
Page 6: The Basics
2 / THE BASICS General Info This manual is an overview of the 552 HWS (Holographic Weapon Sight), and will define the basic operation, features/benefits, and options of this proprietary optical system The HWS is a state of-the-art optical sighting system, employing holographic... - Page 7 The 552 can operate in tandem with Generation I – III+ night vision intensifier tubes Operators can see the holographic reticle image with helmet mounted or...
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Page 8: Reticles
HWS RETICLE ADVANTAGE EOTECH’s Holographic technology provides a distinct advantage over typical red dots EOTECH can offer any type of reticle pattern, as opposed to being limited to a single dot EOTECH reticle designs are fabricated so that they can incorporate... -
Page 9: Specifications
THE BASICS / 2 Specifications TECHNICAL SPECS Optics Transmission holography Magnification Eye Relief Unlimited L × W × H 5 6" × 2" × 2 5" (142 2 × 50 8 × 63 5mm) Weight 11 5 oz (326g) Water Resistant 33 ft (10m) depth Sealing Fog-resistant internal optics... -
Page 10: Anatomy
2 / THE BASICS Anatomy Holographic Protective Locking Reticle Window Aluminum Hood Cam Lever Removable Battery Compartment On/Off, Night Vision Elevation Windage Universal Adjustment Mount and Brightness Buttons Adjustment 10 / 552... -
Page 11: Definitions
THE BASICS / 2 Definitions Removable Battery Compartment A battery cap secures and seals the battery compartment to prevent water, dirt or grime from entering the battery housing Cam Lever A cam lever that secures the removable battery compartment to the sight and prevents water, dirt, or grime from entering the battery housing Holographic Window Contains the embedded holographic reticle pattern that forms a virtual image of... -
Page 12: Get Started
3 / GET STARTED Operating Instructions This section describes the features and operating instructions of the 552 Please read the instructions carefully before mounting and using the sight, and always practice proper firearm safety The HWS will include: • HWS 552 Sight •... -
Page 13: Mounting The Hws
GET STARTED / 3 Mounting the HWS The 552 is equipped with mounting hardware to attach to a 1" (25 4mm) Weaver or MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny style rail ( FIGURE 1 To achieve the best results and accuracy, the HWS must be mounted properly The... -
Page 14: Battery
The battery checking function, which is based on the characteristics of alkaline batteries, does not operate properly when Lithium AA batteries are used in the model 552 and may not indicate a low battery condition until very little battery life is left... -
Page 15: Replacing The Battery
GET STARTED / 3 Replacing the Battery • Remove the battery compartment by lifting up on the locking cam lever and carefully sliding the battery compartment away and up from the sight housing FIGURE 2 • After the battery compartment is removed, slide the batteries out and replace them with a fresh set The labels on the bottom of battery compartment show the correct battery orientation •... -
Page 16: Electronic Features
• The reticle will blink when the batteries have between 20 percent or less useful life left OFF > • To turn the sight off, simultaneously press both the UP and DOWN arrows • Verify that the sight is ON/OFF by looking through the window for the reticle 16 / 552... -
Page 17: Night Vision Mode
OFF after 4 hours Night Vision Mode The 552 is compatible with Generation I - III+ Night Vision Devices At the night vision settings, the reticle brightness is low enough that when viewed with a night vision device, the reticle image does not bloom •... -
Page 18: Windage And Elevation
CAUTION: When encountering an increase in resistance in adjustments, the end of the adjustment range has been reached. DO NOT turn the adjustments any farther as serious damage may occur to the sight. Elevation Windage FI G U R E 4 18 / 552... -
Page 19: Zeroing Procedures
GET STARTED / 3 Zeroing Procedures Please refer to the Windage and Elevation Adjustment to zero the HWS The following are some additional reference aids that can be used during the zeroing process Bore Sighting Bore sighting the HWS saves time and ammunition at the range This can be done using a laser bore sighter per the manufacturer’s instructions or by removing the bolt on a bolt action rifle and visually sighting through the barrel To visually bore sight your HWS:... -
Page 20: Maintenance
Always dampen the glass surfaces prior to cleaning To avoid damaging the window, never clean the glass surface with a dry cloth. It must be moistened with cleaning fluid, glass cleaner or an EOTECH LensPen. No maintenance is needed on the sight’s surface, except to occasionally wipe... -
Page 21: Operator Level Maintenance
See the heading ‘Cleaning Instructions’ ( ) under section 4, Maintenance page 20 The following items are authorized Customer Service parts that can be obtained from EOTECH: • 2 × AA Alkaline Batteries • Battery Cap • Protective Hood and Hood Screws •... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
• Turn the sight in for maintenance FA I LU R E I am missing a bolt / have broken a bolt / have broken a latch • Turn the sight in for maintenance 22 / 552... - Page 23 MAINTENANCE / 4 FA I LU R E The reticle is fuzzy / has a ‘halo’ effect / has more than one reticle The reticle is naturally pixilated and the outer circle will appear to be made up of many small dots The center circle will still be distinguishable as one dot •...
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Page 24: Need Some Help
• If required, fill out a DD Form 1149 to include with the sight(s) you will return Include a reference to the RA#, and a signature line for EOTECH’s Service Department to sign indicating the receipt of materials The signed copy will be... -
Page 25: Contact Information
NEED SOME HELP? / 5 Contact Information CUSTOMER SERVICE/REPAIR SCAN FOR SCAN FOR 888-EOTHOLO PRODUCT WARRANTY eotechinc com/help-center REGISTRATION INFORMATION RA# REQUEST WEB ADDRESS eotechinc com/help-center SHIPPING ADDRESS EOTECH 46900 Port Street Plymouth, MI 48170 USA EOTECHINC.COM /... - Page 26 Thank you for purchasing an EOTECH HWS N1979 Rev D | JANUARY 2022 Proudly Made in Michigan, USA E OT E C H I N C . C O M...
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