Operation Under Unusual Condition; Operation In Dusty Or Sandy Areas; Operation In Rainy Or Humid Conditions; Operation In Salt Water Areas - ATN PVS-14 Operator's Manual

2.5. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL
CONDITIONS

2.5.1. OPERATION IN DUSTY OR SANDY AREAS

CAUTION
Operation in dusty or sandy areas can pit and scratch the opti-
cal elements and damage the mechanical components unless
the precautions given below are observed.
(1) ensure that the sacrificial window is in place over the lIF.
(2) avoid pointing the monocular into the wind unless necessary
for operation.
(3) Keep the carrying case closed unless removing or replacing
items.
(4) ensure that all dust and sand is removed from the MUnVM and
carrying case after operation.

2.5.2. OPERATION IN RAINY OR HUMID CONDITIONS

CAUTION
Operation in rainy or humid conditions can cause corrosion
and deterioration of the MUNVM unless the precautions given
below are observed.
(1) Install the demist shield (paragraph 2.3.4.).
(2) Keep the carrying case, and shipping and storage case closed
unless removing or replacing items.
(3) Dry the monocular, mounts, and accessories after exposure to
rain or high humidity and before storage. this will prevent mildew
from forming in the case.
(4) Do not store monocular in a wet carrying case or a wet shipping
and storage case.

2.5.3. OPERATION IN SALT WATER AREAS

after exposure to salt water, clean the MUnVM (paragraph 3.3.1).
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