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OPERATION IN SALT WATER AREAS
Operation in salt water areas can cause
corrosion of Night Sight unless the following
instructions are observed.
A. Keep field handling case (1) closed unless removing or replacing items.
After exposure to salt water, flush off Night Sight (2) with clean fresh
water.
NOTE
Night Sight (2) may be immersed in water, if
a charged coolant cartridge (3) is in place
and the actuator (4) is in the ON position. The
afocal cover (5) will normally air-dry in one hour.
Flush lens with potable water to remove any remaining particles.
B.
Dry all other parts with a clean cloth. Do not disassemble.
C.
D.
Clean lens per instructions in paragraph 2-8.
Insure field handling case (1) is clean and dry prior to stowing Night
E.
Sight (2).
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