Ir810 long range ir illuminator (optional), Maintenance procedures, Ir810 illuminator installation – Armasight NKMPRIME0511I11 Prime 5x GEN 1+ Night Vision Monocular User Manual

Page 7: Ir illuminator operation, Monocular cleaning procedures

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4. IR810 lOng RAngE IR IlluMInATOR (OPTIOnAl)

The IR810 is a removable infrared illuminator that can be installed on the rail of the night vision unit for

the purpose of enhancing the unit’s performance and long distance observation.

IR810 IlluMInATOR InSTAllATIOn

To install the IR illuminator on your Prime, perform the following:
1) Install the Dovetail to Weaver Transfer Piece on the rail

of your monocular.
2) Loosen the screw on the IR810 mount.
3) Place the IR810 on the Weaver rail.
4) Tighten the screw.

IR IlluMInATOR OPERATIOn

The Armasight IR810 runs on a single CR123A battery. To install the battery, unscrew the battery com-

partment cap and insert the battery in accordance with the unit’s polarity markings. Screw the battery

compartment cap back onto the device.
To turn the IR810 on, rotate its operation switch into the ON position.
Adjust the power of the beam emitted by the IR810. To change the brightness of the beam, rotate the

illuminator operation switch.
Focus the IR beam to change the field of coverage. To focus the beam, slightly rotate the IR illuminator

lens.
To adjust the IR spot position in the field of view, perform

the following:
1) Loosen the screw on the clamp of the IR illuminator

mount.
2) Turn on the sight and IR illuminator.
3) Carefully move the lens of IR810 up and down, as well as

side to side, and observe the IR spot position through the

eyepiece of the night vision weapon sight.
4) Tighten the screw of the clamp when the IR spot is fo-

cused in the center of the field of view.

5. MAInTEnAncE PROcEDuRES

The Prime should always be stored in the supplied packaging, particularly in heated and ventilated

rooms. To keep the device operational, please follow the instructions listed below regarding prepara-

tions for storage. The battery should be stored separately from the unit and be inserted into the battery

compartment only when the device is being prepared for use. The presence of both acids and alkalis’

near the monocular is not recommended.
When stored, your Prime should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight or extreme tempera-

tures.

MOnOculAR clEAnIng PROcEDuRES

1) Gently remove any dirt from the monocular’s body using a clean, soft cloth.
2) Wipe external surfaces down (with the exception of optical surfaces) with a clean cloth moistened

with pure water.
3) Dry all wet surfaces with a different clean, dry cloth.
4) Carefully remove any dirt from the optical surfaces using a lens brush.

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