Harbor Freight Tools 94043 Assembly & Operating Instructions

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NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR

WATER RESISTANT

94043

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Warning: Do not remove the lens cover in daylight conditions; permanent damage

to the Monocular may occur. This product is not for underwater use.

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SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the
entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly.

Warning: Do not use the Night Vision Monocular in daylight or bright light with the lens

cap removed! This may cause permanent damage to the Monocular.

Technical Specifications

Water Resistant: The Monocular is not for underwater use! (Not waterproof!)
Construction: Cast and machined aluminum, high impact ABS
Overall Dimensions: 2-3/8” x 7-1/8” x 3-1/8” H
Power: (1) CR145 3V Lithium battery
Objective Lens: 42mm
Eye piece optic: 14 mm diameter
Optic Magnification: 2x

Operating Temp.: 13ºF-104ºF

Operating Humidity: 98% maximum
Focusing Range: 5.5 Yards~ infinity
Required Light: 1/4 moon or better
Built in I.R. Illuminator:For use in total darkness

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this product!

1. Do not use the Night Vision Monocular in daylight or bright light with the lens cap
removed! This may cause permanent damage to the Monocular and will void the
warranty.

2. Never turn on the Monocular or take off the lens cover in daylight or under bright
illumination such as automobile headlights.

3. The Night Vision Monocular is not for underwater use.

4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, the Monocular must be placed in its case and stored
in a location free from dust, moisture and sunlight. Do not store where sudden changes of
temperature occur. Keep it away from air conditioning or heating vents. Always lock up
products and keep out of reach of children.

5. Use the right product for the job. There are certain applications for which the Monocular was
designed. Do not modify the Monocular and do not use the Monocular for a purpose for which it
was not intended.

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6. Never look at the Sun as severe eye damage may occur.

7. Protect the unit from moisture, dust and sunlight. If condensation is visible on the monocular,
set the Monocular aside until condensation disappears.

8. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for any broken or damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

9. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts will void the warranty.

10. Do not operate product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on
prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not operate the product.

11. Do not allow children to handle or play with the Monocular.

Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot

cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by
the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

Unpacking

When unpacking your NV Monocular-Water Resistant, check to make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at

1-800-444-3353.

Assembly

Your Monocular will only require installation of a battery. It is important that you read this entire
manual to become familiar with the product BEFORE you set up and use the Monocular.

Installing the Battery

1. Using a coin or large screwdriver, remove the Battery Cover (1)-see

Figure 1.

Figure 1

Objective Lens (3)

Lens Cover (2)

Eyepiece (5)

Battery Cover (1)

Power Button (4)

2. Insert (1) CR145 3V Lithium battery into the battery compartment with the polarity placed as

indicated inside the compartment. Replace the Battery Cover (1).

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LED Button (6)

Operating the Monocular Without the Illuminator

Warning: If you are not in a dark area, do not remove the lens cap.

1. In a near dark environment, remove the Lens Cap (2) from the Objective Lens (3)-see

Figure 1.

2. Push the Power Button (4) down to view an object-see Figure 1.

3. Focus the Eyepiece (5) and the Objective lens (3) by turning them until the object you are

viewing is clearly seen-see Figure 1.

4. As you are viewing an object, over a period of time the image will slowly fade as the unit

shuts itself off. To refresh the image, push down on the Power Button (4) again.

5. When you have finished viewing an object, replace the Lens Cap immediately.

Operating the Monocular with the Illuminator/LED Light

1. Use the LED when operating in total darkness.

2. Push the Power Button (4) down to view an object-see Figure 1.

3. Push the LED Button (6) down.

The LED Button (6) must continously be held down in order

to view an object while in total darkness.

4. Focus the Eyepiece (5) and the Objective lens (3) by turning them until the object you are

viewing is clearly seen-see Figure 1.

5. When you no longer need the illuminator, release the LED Button (6) and the image will

slowly fade as the unit shuts itself off.

6. Replace the Lens Cap immediately.

Tube Screen Appearance

1. Light and dark spots caused by an image converter tube may be visible in the field of view.

These are normal and are not considered imperfections by imaging intensifier standards.
Most distortion will occur in the peripheral area, not in the center-see Figure 2 below.

Figure 2-Normal Distortion

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE
TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED
TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION
OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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Parts List

Part # Description Quantity Part # Description Quantity

1 Battery Cover 1 5 Eye Piece 1
2 Lens Cover 1 6 LED Button 1
3 Objective Lens 1 7 Carrying Case 1
4 Power Button 1
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available
individually as replacement parts.

Parts Diagram

3

1

2

5

4

6

The NV Monocular has no replacement parts.

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