Night Optics Falcon 6x Gen 3 Gated Long-Range Night Vision Binocular - Manual (Page 20)

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The NVG is a precision optical instrument
and must be handled carefully at all times to
prevent damage.
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Be careful when leaving the helmet mount in
the flipped up position or removing the helmet
mount from the helmet, damage can result.
NOTE
When utilizing the NVG for driving purposes, the
NVG may not be used in the hand-held mode.
The NVG must be worn in the headmounted or
helmet mounted position.
The NVG is a hand-held, headmounted or helmet mounted night
vision system that enables walking, driving, weapon firing, short-
range surveillance, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and
administering first aid in both moonlight and starlight. The system
allows for vertical adjustment (by using head straps), fore-and-aft
adjustment, objective focus, eyepiece focus, and eye span
distance adjustment. The NVG is also equipped with an IR source
and a low-battery indicator. The NVG will not be turned off
automatically when disconnected from the headmount or helmet
mount. Turn off the NVG by the power switch. There is also a
highlight cutoff feature that cuts off power to the NVG when it is
exposed to high levels of light for 70
±
30 seconds.
1-11 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR
COMPONENTS
The NVG includes items shown in Figure 1-1. The Major
components are the headmount (Figure 1-1), the goggles, the
carrying case, and the shipping and storage case.
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