Armasight DAS01XX25MCSTAN User Manual

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MCS
Miniature Collimating Sight
USER’S MANUAL
Important Export Restrictions! Commodi ties, pro ducts, t echnologies and se rvices of this manual are cont rolled by the U. S. Depar tment of State O ce of Defense Trade Controls, in accordan ce with International Tra c in Arms (ITAR), Titl e 22, Code of Federal Regu lations Part 120-130 and/or by the Exp ort Admini stration Re gulations (E AR) of U.S . Departm ent of Com ­merce. At a ny time when a lice nse or a written approval of the U. S. Government is applicable to it, it is illegal and strict ly forbidden to expor t, intend to expo rt, transfer in any other manner whatso ever, sell any hardware o r technical data, pro vide any as sociated ser vice to a ny non­U.S. resident, beyond o r within the Unite d States territory, until the valid license or written app rov al ha s be en is sue d by t he De par tme nts o f th e U.S . Go vern men t hav ing j uri sdic tio n. A d­ditiona lly U.S. law prohibits th e sale, trans fer, or expor t of items t o certain re stricted p arties, destina tions, and em bargoed count ries, as iden tied on lis ts maintaine d by the U.S. Depart­ment o f State, th e U.S. De partment of Commerce, and the U.S. Depar tment of Treasur y. It is the respons ibility of the Customer to be awar e of these list s. The sale, transfer, tran sportation, or shipment outside of the U.S. of any product prohibit ed or restricte d for export without complyi ng with U. S. export control law s and regul ations, incl uding prope r export licensing, docume ntation or auth orization, is unlawful an d may result in c ivil and/or crim inal penaltie s and/or cons titute a federal cr ime. Diversion co ntrary to U.S. law is s trictly prohi bited.
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SAFETY SUMMARY
Before operating this product, study carefully this Manual. Armasight MCS Miniature Collimating Sight is a precision electro -optical
instrument and requires careful handling. To avoid physical and equip­ment damage when using the MCS, follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES.
Denition of the following alerts throughout this Manual: WARN ING — Identies a clear danger to the person operating the equip-
ment.
CAUTION — Identies risk of damage to the equipment. NOTE — Serves to highlight essential procedures, conditions, statements,
or convey important instructional data to the user.
WARNING:
When installing the equipment on a weapon, be sure the weapon is CLEAR and SAFE-ON before proceeding.
CAUTION:
Do not dismantle the equipment. Keep the equipment clean. Protect it from moisture, sharp tempera-
ture drops and shocks. DO NOT over-adjust the controls by forcing them beyond their end
of travel. DO NOT leave the equipment switched on during stops in operation. Do not store the equipment with the battery still in it. Dry thoroughly each item before replacing into the storage carton.
NOTES:
Zero the weapon prior to installation and boresight adjustment of the MCS.
We provid e the informat ion in this manu al for the intr oduction pu rpose only; t he contents may unde rgo furthe r changes wi th no commitm ent by Armasi ght to keep cu stomers not i­ed abou t the same.
Armasigh t assumes n o responsibi lity for any misprints or other mistakes tha t may be co n­tained i n the present.
©2012 Armasight. All ri ght reserved.
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1. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1.1 DESCRIPTION
The Armasight MCS (Miniature Collimating Sight) is a micro-LED collimat­ing sight ideal for “both-eyes open”, rapid-target acquisition. The MCS is rugged, lightweight, and is designed to mount onto many existing optics as well as MIL-STD=1913 Picatinny and Weaver-st yle rails.
The Armasight MCS is the only sight in its class and on the market that fea­tures a dual-reticle pattern. The user can select a 3.5 MOA “Dot” reticle or a 20 MOA “Ring” reticle pattern, depending on mission requirements. The MCS is compatible with night vision devices of all generations. Reticle in­tensity is regulated by an automatic brightness control sensor, which can be overridden by the user and turned to maximum brightness mode if re­quired.
The MCS is designed to signicantly improve the accuracy and eciency of virtually any weapon, from handguns and pistols to assault ries and light machine guns. The compact size and versatility of the MCS make it an ideal secondary or backup optical sight. Accurate and reliable, the Armasight MCS features 1.2 MOA/click windage and 1.5 MOA/click adjust­ments. A unique optical design allows for a parallax-free, “always on the center” reticle.
The MCS is waterproof; it has been tested against salt fog, dust, and vi­bration. It has been drop-tested and mounted on a variety of rearms as they red thousands of rounds. The Armasight MCS complies with MIL-STD 810 G standards. The MCS features a unique pivot lens cover that has anti­reective coating, and it works on a single, easy to replace CR2032 3V bat­tery.
1.2 KEY FEATURES
Tactile click stops for windage & elevation adjustments
A switchable 3.5 MOA dot to 20 MOA ring reticle pattern
Automatic brightness control of the reticle based on the target
area brightness Rapid target acquisition
True night vision compatible mode
User congurable open or tube sight mode
Riescope mounted or weaver mounted variations
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Battery change with no change in zero
Large heads-up display with wide eld of view
Parallax-free performance
Submersible in up to 10m (33 ft) of water
Push-button controls for reticle switching, manual override of
auto brightness, night vision mode, and on/o function Anti-reective coatings on lens covers, to maintain covertness
Limited Two-Year Warranty
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Magnication 1x
Exit Pupil 20x15 mm
Eye Relief from 100 to 500 mm
Parallax (at 100 m) less than 0.5 MOA*
Windage & Elevation Adjustment Range
Windage Adjustment Accuracy 1 click=1.5 MOA (45 mm at 100 m)
Elevation Adjustment Accuracy 1 click=1.2 MOA (36 mm at 100 m)
Reticle Pattern Conguration red dot/circle (interchangeable)
Reticle Pattern Size:
- dot
- circle
Reticle Brightness Adjustment auto/manual (MAX or MIN positions)
Power Supply 3V Lithium Battery (CR2032)
Operating Temp from -40°C to +50°C
Waterproof 10 m for 1 hour
Mounting System for Picatinny Rail or
Dimensions 48x40x47 mm (ver. for Picatinny rail)
Weight 65 g
* MOA = Minute of Angle
±1. 5°
3.5 MOA (10 cm at 100 m) 20 MOA (60 cm at 100 m)
for ACOG 4x32 (Trijicon) riescope
48x44x52 mm (ver. for ACOG 4x32)
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1.4 LOCATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
LENS
COVER
IMAGE
WINDOW
LEFT
BUTTON
ELEVATION
ADJUSTMENT
RIGHT
BUTTON
WINDAGE
ADJUSTMENT
PROTECTIVE
COVER
PHOTO SENSO R
Figure 1. MCS Components
BAT TER Y HOLDER
MOUNTING
SCREW
2. SAFETY, CARE AND HANDLING
WEAPON SAFETY: Prior to mounting the MCS on your weapon, verify that
the weapon is cleared. If you are not sure how to clear your weapon, please see the accompanying operator’s manual for the weapon platform that you using to mount the sight.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The MCS complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op­eration is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference; and, (2) this device must accept any interference re­ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
When a sudden increase in resistance is felt in the elevation or windage adjustment shafts, the end of the adjustment range has been reached. Do
not turn the adjustments any farther or serious damage may occur to the sight.
Never clean the glass surface with a dry cloth or paper towel; always damp ­en the glass surfaces prior to cleaning.
All moving parts of the sight are permanently lubricated. Do not try to lu­bricate them.
Do not use deteriorated or corroded batteries. Inspect batteries for rips, tears, dents, or cuts in their casing. If you nd any leakage on the battery, it could adversely aect operation of the sight.
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3. OPERATING PROCEDURE
RIGHT O N/OFF & MAX BRIGHTNESS
LEFT DOT/R ING &
NIGHT VI SION
WINDAGE
ELEVATION
BAT TER Y COMPARTMENT
Figure 2: MCS
ON/AUTO BATTERY CHECK: Pressing and releasing the right button will
turn the sight on in auto-brightness mode. If the batter y has less than 10% power remaining, the reticle will blink after the sight powers on. If the reticle blinks, the battery should be replaced. The battery condition can be checked at any time by powering o and then immediately powering on the unit.
OFF: While the sight is on, pressing and releasing the right button will turn the sight o.
AUTOBRIGHTNESS OVERRIDE: Pressing and holding the right button for two (2) seconds will place the reticle in MAX brightness mode. This mode can be used to override the auto-brightness function, in case the photo sensor becomes damaged or blocked. To return to auto-brightness mode, press and hold the right but ton for two (2) seconds.
CHANGING BETWEEN RETICLE PATTERNS: Pressing and releasing the left switch will toggle the reticle pattern from a 3.5 MOA dot to a 20 MOA ring. The 20 MOA ring allows for faster target acquisition in CQB (close-quarters battle) conditions, while the 3.5 MOA dot allows for greater precision when shooting at longer-range targets.
3.5 MOA
20 MOA
Ø 3.5 MOA
CIRCLE
3 MOA
DOT
Figure 3: Reticle Patterns
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NIGHT VISION MODE: The MCS is compatible with Generation II, III, III+ and IV+ Night Vision Devices. In the night vision mode, the reticle bright­ness is low enough that when viewed with a night vision device, the reticle image does not bloom.
To activate night vision mode, turn the sight on. Once the sight is on, press and hold the left button for two (2) seconds. The reticle can now be seen when a night vision device is placed behind it. To exit night vision mode, press and hold the lef t button for two (2) seconds; the sight will return to daytime operating mode.
POWER CONTROL: Maximum brightness, used in conjunction with the manual override of all automatic controls and the 20 MOA ring mode, uses more power than the auto-brightness 3.5 MOA dot mode. To maximize bat­tery life, the MCS will automatically switch to 3.5 MOA dot auto-brightness mode after 20 minutes of inactivity when in 20 MOA or max-brightness mode.
REPLACING THE BATTERY: If the reticle ashes after the sight is turned on, the batter y should be replaced. To remove the old battery, loosen the two athead screws on the battery compartment using a small athead screw­driver or a similar tool. Pull the battery compartment out. To avoid losing the screws, do not remove them completely. Remove the old batter y from the compartment and replace it with a new CR2032 battery, with the negative end facing
BAT TER Y HOLDER
CR2032
up (as shown on the side of your sight). Replace the bat­tery compartment and tighten the screws until they are se­cure. Do not over-tighten the
screws.
SCREWS
Figure 4. Replacing the Battery
PROTECTIVE LENS COVER: The MCS is equipped with a protective lens
cover that is necessar y for several reasons; the cover provides protection for the lens and laser diode, keeps the optical path free of debris, and pre­vents unwanted light from obscuring the sight’s image and reticle.
The cover has three congurations. When the sight is not being used, a tab on the lens cover blocks the photo sensor. This matches the sight in dark­ness, which prolongs battery life and protec ts the lens while it is not in use (see Figure 5A).
In its normal operating mode, the lens cover is placed on the top of the
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protective cover. This allows for a clear view through the sight ’s window, and restores the auto-brightness function (Figure 5B).
If the target background is extremely bright (i.e., glare bouncing o of the ground, as is common in desert and wet environments), the lens cover acts as a light lter. In this conguration, the tab on the lens cover is ipped up to allow the photo sensor to function properly (Figure 5C).
The protective cover is plastic and snaps onto the MCS. No special tools are required to install or remove this cover. When the cover is removed, the sight can be used as a normal, open sight.
A B C
A - lter in place, sensor covered; B - sensor uncovered; C - lter o
Figure 5: MCS with Protective Housing
4. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The Armasight MCS comes in two versions (models): one with a mount for a standard Picatinny rail (optical axis height is equal to 38 mm); and a second one that can be mounted onto an ACOG 4x32 (Trijicon) riescope (optical axis height is equal to 47 mm). For your convenience, the Armasight MCS can be mounted the collating sight onto a weapon without any specialized adapters.
4.1 MOUNTING ONTO A PICATINNY RAIL
The Armasight MCS Picatinny mount model can be attached to the M16/ M4 Picatinny-style rail. To do this, loosen the horizontal xation screw. Place the scope onto the Picatinny rail, and verify that the mount aligns with the rail. Re-tighten the horizontal xation screw (Figure 6).
HOR. FIX ATION SCREW
Figure 6. Picatinny Mount
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4.2 MOUNTING ONTO AN ACOG 4X32 TRIJICON RIFLESCOPE
The Armasight MCS ACOG 4x32 (Trijicon) rie­scope model has two brackets with screw-holes, to be used when mounting the sight onto an ACOG 4x32 body (rather than the Iron Backup Sights). Place the Armasight MCS onto the ACOG 4x32 body as shown in the picture to the right. Screw the two set screws (included) in tightly with a athead screwdriver (Figure 7).
BRACKET S WITH
SCREWHOLES
Figure 7. ACOG Mount
CAUTION:
Before mounting or testing the MCS, verify that your gun is not load­ed. Always use proper gun safety and handling procedures.
5. ZEROING PROCEDURES
The MCS features click mechanisms for elevation and windage adjustments. The adjustment mechanisms are grooved and require a small screwdriver or similar tool to turn them. For both elevation and windage, each click will change the bullet’s point of impact 1.5 Minutes of Angle (MOA), 3/4 inch at 50 yards, or 1.5 inches at 100 yards. To move the point of impact UP, turn the elevation adjustment counterclockwise. To move the point of impact to the RIGHT, turn the windage adjustment clockwise.
The MCS elevation and windage adjustments are factor y collimated so that the bore of the rie is parallel to the mounting rail. The sight should be close to mechanical zero when mounted on a properly installed rail. Do not turn the adjust­ments before mounting the sight on the rearm. Be sure to check that the mount and sight are se­curely mounted after the initial ring.
If you encounter an increased level of resistance in the adjustments, the end of the adjustment range has been reached. DO NOT turn the adjust­ments any farther, as this may cause serious dam­age to the sight.
ELEVATION
WINDAGE
Figure 8.
Elevation & Windage
Adjustment
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6. OPERATOR LEVEL MAINTENANCE
The operator is limited to replacing batter y, as well as cleaning the battery compartment and outer housing surfaces of the sight.
6.1 REPLACING BATTERIES
See ‘Replacing the Battery’ on page 6. Do not use deteriorated or cor­roded batteries. Inspect batteries for rips, tears, or cuts in the housing. If
there is any leakage on the battery casing, it could adversely aect opera­tion of the sight.
6.2 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1. The optical system and the window are coated with anti-reective mate­rial. When cleaning the glass surfaces, you must rst blow away any dirt and dust. Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped o with lens tissue or a soft cotton cloth that has been moistened with professional lens cleaner or glass cleaner; both are sold in most camera stores. Never clean the glass surface with a dry cloth or paper towel; always dampen the glass surfaces prior to cleaning.
2. No maintenance is needed on the sight’s surface, although you may occasionally want to wipe it o with a soft cloth. Only use water-based cleaners, such as regular glass cleaner, ammonia, or soap and water. Never use any solvent-type cleaners such as alcohol or acetone. Do not use gun cleaner to clean or lubricate the Collating Sight.
3. All moving par ts of the sight are permanently lubricated. Do not tr y to lubricate them.
4. Never disassemble the sight’s optical assembly! Disassembly will void
the warranty and damage the sight.
6.3 CLEANING
To clean the unit’s ex terior, brush o surface dirt or sand with a soft brush to avoid scratching the paint. Wipe the unit down with a damp cloth to re ­move all remaining grime, followed by a dry cloth to remove moisture. For further protection against dirt and dust, use a silicon-treated cloth to wipe the outside of the unit (be careful not to touch any of the optical lenses).
The optics can be cleaned using an optical quality lens tissue (similar to those used to clean glasses or binoculars). The brightness sensor should also be regularly cleaned with optical tissues.
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Common problems that may occur with your MCS or the detection and viewing tests, as well as actions you can take to correct them, are listed in the Troubleshooting Table, below. This table does not list all of the malfunc­tions that may occur with your device. If you experience a malfunction that is not listed on this table, please contact Armasight or your MCS retailer
NOTE:
Before you use this table, be sure that you have per formed all normal operational, safety, care and handling check s and procedures. If you experience a malfunction that is not listed in this table, notify Armasight or your MCS retailer.
TABLE 1. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUI DE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
The batteries are n ot
The sight will not power up.
If these ac tions fail, submit the device to t he vendor for mainten ance.
The reticle is fuzz y/ has a ‘halo’ eect.
If these ac tions fail, submit the device to t he vendor for mainten ance.
installed prope rly.
Damaged o r low batteries.
If the sight is in maximum brightne ss mode and is being viewed against a dark background, undesire d reections may be seen due to the nature of the techn ology. Max brightne ss mode is not intended f or use in poorly lit conditions, as it may obscure th e target.
Ensure that th e battery has be en inserted prope rly according to the diagram on t he side of the batter y compartment.
Replace th e battery with a new, un­used bat tery that is fully ch arged.
Ensure that th e sight is in auto-bright­ness mode . Turn the sight o, and then back o n, or press and hold the right but ton for 2 seconds.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION
ARMASIGHT PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
PRODUCT INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Product Name
Purchase Date
Name
Purchased From
Product Serial #
Address
City
Day Phone #
E-mail address
Country Zip
Home Phone #
Customer Signature Required
This is the lo w battery indic ator. Replace th e batteries.
If the bat teries are low, a high recoi l weapon pl atform can cause th e reticle
The reticle is ash­ing or is ashing on and o; th e unit turns o dur­ing recoil .
If these ac tions fail, submit the device to t he vendor for mainten ance.
The elevation will not zero; there appears to be insucie nt travel.
If these ac tions fail, submit the device to t he vendor for mainten ance.
The sight is o n, but the reticle is not visib le in auto-b rightness mode.
This may be caused by damaged o r low batteries.
This may be caused by the mounting s et screws be­ing tighten ed too much or host opti c interference.
This may be caused by the photo sensor bei ng blocked o r covered.
to ash on and o, even before the low batter y indicator takes eect. R eplace the batteries.
Replace th e standard bat teries with a brand name version, such as Sanyo CR2032. These have proven to be the most eecti ve in withstanding a con­sistent amount of recoil. Many b rands of batteri es deteriorate faster than oth­ers, and can result in th ese failures.
Remove the M CS from the host opti c and remount per sec tion 2.2 of this manual.
Ensure that th e photo sensor is clear of debris, a nd is not blocked or obs cured.
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ARMASIGHT PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
PRODUCT INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Product Name
Purchase Date
Name
Purchased From
Product Serial #
Address
City
Day Phone #
E-mail address
Country Zip
Home Phone #
Customer Signature Required
8. WARRANTY INFORMATION
This produ ct is guaranteed to be free from manufacturi ng defects in material and work­manship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date of purch ase. In the event that a defect covered by the below warra nty occurs during the app licable perio d stated above, Armasight, at its discretion, will eith er repair or replace the product; such action on the par t of Armasi ght shall be the full e xtent of Armasight ’s liab ility, and the Custoer ’s sole a nd exclusive reparation. This war ranty does not cover a pro duct if it has (a) b een used in ways othe r than its normal and customary manner; (b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to alterations, m odications o r repairs by the Customer of by any part y other than Armasight without pr ior written consent of Armasight; (d) special or­der o r “close-ou t” merchan dise or merchandise so ld “as-is” by either Armasight or the Armasight dealer; o r (e) merchandis e that has been disconti nued by the manufacture r and either par ts or replacement units are not available due to rea sons beyond the con­trol of Armasight. Armas ight shall not b e responsible f or any defect s or damage that in Armasight ’s view are a result f rom the mishandling, abuse, m isuse, improper storage or imprope r operation of the device, including use in conjunction with equipment th at is electrically or mechanic ally incompatible w ith, or of inferior quality to, the product, as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions sp ecied by the manuf acturer.
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CUSTOMER IS HEREBY NOT IFIED THAT OPERATION OF T HE EQUIPMENT DURING DAY­LIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDI TIONS MAY PERMANENTLY DAM­AGE THE INTERNAL COMPON ENTS OF THE UNIT AN D SAID DAMAGE WIL L NOT BE COV­ERED UNDER T HIS WARRANTY. This warranty is ex tended only to the original purchaser. Any breach of this warranty shall b e enforced unless the c ustomer noties Ar masight at the address noted be low within the applic able warranty period.
The custo mer understands and agre es that except for the forego ing warranty, no other warranti es written or oral, statutor y, e xpressed o r implied, including any implied war­ranty of merchant ability or tness for a particular purpose, sh all apply to the pro duct. All such implied warr anties are hereby and e xpressly disclaim ed.
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LIMITATION OF LI ABILITY
Armasight will not be liable for any cl aims, actions, suits, proce edings, costs, expenses, damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this produc t. Operation and use of the produc t are the sole responsibility of the Customer. Armasight’s sole undertak ing is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance w ith the terms and conditions of this Agree ment. Th e provisio n of products sold and services perfo rmed by Armasight to the Customer shall not be interprete d, cons trued, or re ­garded, eit her expressly or implied, as being for the benet of or creati ng any obligati on toward any third part y of legal entity outside Ar masight and the Customer; Armasi ght’s obligati ons under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer. Armasight ’s liabilit y hereund er for damages, re gardless of th e form or action , shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to Armasight by the customer or customer’s dealer. Ar masight shall not, in any event, be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequentia l damages, includin g, but not limite d to, lost income, los t revenue, or lost prot, wheth er such dam­ages were fore seeable or not at the time of purcha se, and whether or not such damag es arise out of a breach of warrant y, a breach of agreement, ne gligence, st rict liability or any other the ory of liabilit y.
PRODUC T WARRANTY REG ISTRATION
In order to validate t he warranty on your produc t, Armasight must receive a complete d Product Warrant y Registration Card for each unit , or the Customer can complete a war­ranty registration on our website, at www.arm asight.com. Please comple te the include d form and immediately mail it to our Servi ce Center:
Armasight , Inc., 815 Dubuque Avenue, So uth San Francisco, CA 94 080, United States of America
OBTAININ G WARRA NTY SERVICE
To obt ain warranty service on you r unit, the En d-user (Customer) must notify the Ar­masight service depar tment via email . Send any requests to s ervice@armasi ght.com to receive a Return Merch andise Authorizatio n number (RMA). When returni ng any device, please take in the produc t to your ret ailer, or send the product , postage paid and with a co py of your sales receipt, to A rmasight Corporati on’s service center at the ad dress listed above. All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct pos tage; Armasight will not be responsible for improper p ostage or merchandis e that becom es lost or dam­aged during shipm ent. When sending pro duct back , please clearly write the RMA# on the outside o f the shipping b ox. Please include a lette r that indicates your RMA#, the Customer ’s Name, a Return A ddress, rea son for the return, Contact information (valid telepho ne numbers and/or an e-mail address), an d proof o f purchase that will help us to establis h the v alid star t date of t he warrant y. Product me rchandise returns that do not have an RMA# lis ted may be refused, or a signicant delay in processing may oc­cur. Estimated War ranty serv ice time is 10-20 business days. The End-use r/ Custom er is responsi ble for postage to Armasight for warrant y service. Armasight will cover return postag e/ shipping after warranty rep air to the End-user/ Customer only if the produc t is covered by the aforem entioned war ranty. Armasight will return the produc t after war­ranty s ervice by dom estic UPS Groun d service and / or domestic m ail. Should any other requested, require d or internati onal shipping methods be necessar y, the postage / ship­ping fee will be the res ponsibility of th e End-user/ Customer.
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Armasight Inc.
815 Dubuque Avenue,
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (888)959-2259
Fax: (888)959-2260
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