Armasight NKBDASTRI511I11 Dark Strider GEN 1+ Night vision binoculars - Manual (Page 7)

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Infrared illuminators are used in areas where the level of light is not sufficient for surveillance. An IR il-
luminator can provide an extra source of infrared light which, although invisible to the naked eye, can
greatly enhance the performance of night vision devices. Turn on the IR illuminator when working in
total darkness. Please remember that the beam emitted by your IR illuminator will lose its brightness
over distance.
You can activate the IR illuminator of your binoculars by pushing the IR button. A red indicator light will
appear when the IR illuminator is turned on.
You can change the field of coverage by adjusting the IR beam. To focus the beam, rotate the IR illumi-
nator lens until the desired field of coverage is reached.
NOTE:
The IR will automatically turn off when the unit’s main power is turned OFF.
4. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The Dark Strider should always be stored in the supplied packaging, particularly in heated and venti-
lated rooms. To keep the device operational, please follow the instructions listed previously regarding
preparations 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 binoculars is not recommended.
When stored, your Dark Strider should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight or extreme tem-
peratures.
DARk STRIDER CLEANING PROCEDURES
1) Gently remove any dirt from the binoculars’ 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.
5) To avoid scratches, optical surfaces must be cleaned using a clean cotton swab that has been slight-
ly dampened with pure alcohol. The glass should be wiped in circular motions starting from the center
and moving out towards the edge, without touching the barrel. Change the cotton swab as soon as it
becomes dirty.
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
When preparing your Dark Strider for storage, perform the following steps:
1) Verify that the binoculars are operating in accordance with all previously specified procedures.
2) Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
3) Clean the binoculars and all accessories.
4) Place all components into the storage case.
CAUTION:
Each component of the unit should be thoroughly dried before placing them into the storage
case.