ATN PVS-14 Operator's Manual page 5

EqUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
to avoid physical and equipment damage when using the atn
pVS-14 and atn 6015, carefully read and understand the following
safety precautions.
• The equipment requires some night light (moonlight, starlight,
etc.) to operate. the level of performance depends upon the
level of light.
• Night light is reduced by passing cloud cover, while operating
under trees, in building shadows, etc.
• The equipment is less effective viewing into shadows and other
darkened areas.
• The equipment is less effective through rain, fog, sleet, snow
or smoke.
• The equipment will not "see" through dense smoke.
NOTES
• At operating temperatures below -20°C (-4°F), alkaline bat-
teries are not recommended, as operating life will be severely
reduced. Lithium-iron disulfide 1.5V AA batteries or equivalent
should be used below -20°C (-4°F).
• The purpose of the illuminator is to view at close distance up
to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.
CAUTION
• The ATN PVS-14 and ATN 6015 are a precision optical instru-
ment and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent
damage.
• Be careful when leaving the helmet mount in the flipped
up position or removing the helmet mount from the helmet,
damage can result.
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