Armasight DAMBIT05X05PAL1 BIT 5x Digital Night Vision Monocular - Manual (Page 21)

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3.1.6 INSTALLING AN IR ILLUMINATOR ON THE BIT
Armasight long range IR illuminators are delivered fully assembled with a dedicated mount, to be in-
stalled on the side rail of the Bit or on the rail of the Platform Ring mounted to the Bit.
To mount an IR illuminator on a Picatinny/Weaver rail, do the following (refer to Figure 3-7):
1. With the nut (A) loosened, install the mount (B) on the Weaver rail so that the stop (C) slides into one
of the transverse slots of the rail.
2. Tighten the nut (A) using a screwdriver.
D
B C A
FIGURE 3-7. IR ILLUMINATOR
NOTE:
The mount clamp (D) has a spherical hinge that allows to tilt the IR illuminator mounted on the
rail.
Install the CR123A battery as follows (refer to Figure 3-8):
CAUTION:
Ensure that the IR Illuminator is off before installing the battery.
1. Unscrew the battery cap (A).
2. Install the battery (B) into the battery compartment. Align the polarity symbols on the battery with
those on the cap face.
3. Replace the battery cap (A).
A
B
FIGURE 3-8. IR ILLUMINATOR. BATTERY INSTALLATION