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TECHNICAL MANUAL
UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORTMAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDINGREPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
MONOCULAR NIGHT VISION DEVICE (MNVD)AN/PVS-14(NSN 5855-01-432-0524) (EIC: N/A)
Introduction,page 1-1 Equipment Description and Data,page 1-9Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, page 2-3Image Intensifier Inspection Criteria,page 2-3Unit Troubleshooting,page 2-3Unit Maintenance Procedures,page 2-4Direct Support Servicing,page 3-2Direct Support Troubleshooting, page 3-3Direct Support Maintenance Procedures, page 3-20
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C. Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and theircontractors. This publication is required for administration and operational purposes, as determined15 August 1992. Other requests for this document shall be referred to either: Commander, U.S.Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-LC-LEO-E-ED-P,Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000; or: Commandant of the Marine Corps (ARD), Washington, DC20380-0001.DESTRUCTION NOTICE - For unclassified, limited documents, destroy by any method that willprevent disclosure of contents or reconstruction of the document.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYAND HEADQUARTERS, MARINE CORPS1 June 2000PCN 184 102711 00
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WARNING
Do not carry batteries in pockets containing metal objects such as coins,keys, etc. Metal objects can cause batteries to short circuit and becomevery hot.
WARNINGToxic Material
The image intensifier’s phosphor screen contains toxic materials.
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If an image intensifier breaks, be extremely careful to avoidinhaling the phosphor screen material. Do not allow the materialto come in contact with the mouth or open wounds on the skin.
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If the phosphor screen material contacts your skin, wash it offimmediately with soap and water.
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If you inhale/swallow any phosphor screen material, drink a lot ofwater, induce vomiting, and seek medical attention as soon aspossible.
WARNING
The IR source is a light that is invisible to the unaided eye for use duringconditions of extreme darkness. However, the light from the IR sourcecan be detected by the enemy using night vision devices.
WARNINGPersonnel Injury
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Serious injury may result if the nitrogen tank valve breaks off dueto tank upset. If the tank valve breaks, the tank can be propelledby the escaping gas and strike you or others.
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Always secure the tank to an upright support before removing thetank valve guard and attaching the regulator valve to the tank.
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WARNING
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the MNVD carefully read and understand thefollowing safety precautions.
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The MNVD requires some night light (moonlight, starlight, etc.) tooperate. The level of performance depends upon the level of light.
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Night light is reduced by passing cloud cover, while operatingunder trees, in building shadows, etc.
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The MNVD is less effective viewing into shadows and otherdarkened areas.
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The MNVD is less effective through rain, fog, sleet, snow, orsmoke.
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The MNVD will not see through dense smoke.
WARNING
The monocular will not be turned off automatically when flipped up. Themonocular must be turned off by the power switch.
WARNING
The compass illuminator can be seen by others using night visiondevices.
WARNING
When installing the headmount over the protective mask, be careful not tobreak the protective mask seal around your face.
WARNING
Do not use contaminated eyecup or eyeguard. They must be replaced.
FIRST AID
For first aid or artificial respiration, see FM 21-11, First Aid for Soldiers.
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