NIGHT VISION SCOPE ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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1 NIGHT VISION SCOPE ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Due to continuing improvement, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Do not remove the lens cover in daylight conditions; permanent damage to the Night Vision Scope may occur Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA Visit our Web Site at Copyright 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions and replacement parts please call

2 THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please complete the owner s record below: Model Serial No. Purchase Date SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly. Do not use the Night Vision Scope in daylight or bright light with the lens cap removed! This may cause permanent damage to the Monocular. Technical Specifications Construction: Injection molded, high impact ABS, molded rubber, water ground optical glass Power Supply: (2) AAA cell 1.5 batteries (not included) Objective Lens: 29mm diameter Focusing Range: 200 Feet or 61 Meters (approximately) Angular Field of View: 20 degrees Magnification: 1.6x Illuminator Diameter: 5/16 built in I.R. Required Light: 1/4 moon or better Operating Temp.: 5 F -104 F -15 C~40 C Overall Dimensions: 1-7/8 W X 5-3/8 L X 2-7/8 H Unit Weight:.60 Lbs. Also includes: (1) Protective Cap, (1) Nylon Carrying Case Safety Warnings and Precautions WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read all instructions before using this product! 1. Do not use the Night Vision Scope in daylight or bright light with the lens cap removed! This may cause permanent damage to the Scope. 2. Never turn on the Night Vision Scope or take off the lens cover in daylight or under bright illumination such as automobile headlights. 3. Store idle equipment. When not in use, the Night Vision Scope must be placed in its case and stored in a location free from dust, moisture and sunlight. Do not store where sudden changes of temperature occur. Keep it away from air conditioning or heating vents. Always lock up products and keep out of reach of children. 4. Use the right product for the job. There are certain applications for which the Night Vision Scope was designed. Do not modify the Scope and do not use the Scope for a purpose for which it was not intended. SKU For technical questions please call Page 2

3 5. Never look at the Sun as severe eye damage may occur. 6. Protect the unit from moisture, dust and sunlight. If condensation is visible on the Night Vision Scope, set the Night Vision Scope aside until condensation disappears. 7. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for any broken or damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. 8. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. 9. Do not operate product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the product. 10. Do not allow children to handle or play with the Night Vision Scope. The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. Unpacking When unpacking your Night Vision Scope, check to make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at Assembly Your Night Vision Scope will only require installation of two batteries. It is important that you read this entire manual to become familiar with the product BEFORE you set up and use the Scope. Installing the Battery 1. Slide and gently pull off the Battery Cover (1) from under the Night Vison Scope-see Figure 1. Figure 1 Battery Cover (1) Battery Compartment 2. Insert (2) AAA 1.5V batteries (not included) into the battery compartment with the polarity placed as indicated inside the compartment. Replace the Battery Cover (1). SKU For technical questions please call Page 3

4 Operating the Night Vision Scope Without the Illuminator If you are not in a dark area, do not remove the lens cap. 1. In a near dark environment, remove the Lens Cap (2) from the Objective Lens (3)-see Figure Press down and release the Power Button (4) to view an object. 3. Focus the Eyepiece (5) by turning it until the object you are viewing is clearly seen. 4. As you are viewing an object, over a period of time the image will slowly fade as the unit shuts itself off. To refresh the image, push down on the Power Button (4) again. 5. When you have finished viewing an object, replace the Lens Cap immediately. Lens Cap (2) Objective Lens (3) Figure 2 Illuminator Button (6) Power Button (4) Eyepiece (5) Operating the Scope with the Illuminator 1. Use the Illuminator when operating in total darkness. 2. Push the Power Button (4) down to view an object-see Figure Push the Illuminator Button (6) down. The Illuminator Button (6) must continously be held down in order to view an object while in total darkness. 4. Focus the Eyepiece (5) by turning it until the object you are viewing is clearly seen-see Figure When you no longer need the illuminator, release the Illuminator Button (6). 6. Replace the Lens Cap immediately. Tube Screen Appearance 1. Light and dark spots caused by an image converter tube may be visible in the field of view. These are normal and are not considered imperfections by imaged intensifier standards. Most distortion will occur in the peripheral area, not in the center-see Figure 3 below. Figure 3-Normal Distortion SKU For technical questions please call Page 4

5 Maintenance 1. Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth lightly dampened with water or special camera cleaning fluids. 2. Clean the lenses in circular motions with as little fluid as possible. Make certain that any cleaning fluid used is approved for use on glass lenses. 3. Avoid using paper products such as paper towels to clean the lenses. These may scratch and damage the lens. 4. Store in a dry location out of the reach of children. Parts List Part # Description Quantity Part # Description Quantity 1 Battery Cover 1 5 Eyepiece 1 2 Lens Cap 1 6 Illuminator Button 1 3 Objective Lens 1 7 Carrying Case 1 4 Power Button 1 8 Nylon Cord (7) Carrying Case not shown The Night Vision Scope has no replacement parts. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU For technical questions please call Page 5