TECHNICAL MANUAL - Night Vision Home

1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, page 2-3 Introduction, page 1-1 Equipment Description and Data, page 1-9 Image Intensifier Inspection Criteria, page 2-3 Unit Troubleshooting, page 2-3 Unit Maintenance Procedures, page 2-3 Direct Support Servicing, page 3-2 Direct Support Troubleshooting, page 3-3 Direct Support Maintenance Procedures, page 3-17 ARMY TM 11-5855-262-23&P-2 AIR FORCE TO 12S10-2 PVS7-12 MARINE CORPS TM 09500A-23&P/2 ANAVSEA SW215-AT-MAB-010 TECHNICAL MANUALUNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORTMAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDINGREPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST Night Vision GOGGLES (NVG)AN/PVS-7B(NSN 5855-01-228-0937) (EIC: IPS) ANDAN/PVS-7D(NSN 5855-01-422-5413) (EIC: N/A)DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C.

2 Distribution authorized to Government agencies and their publication is required for administration and operational purposes, as determined 8 July 1991. Ot herrequests for this document sh all be referred to eit her: Commander, Army Communications-ElectronicsCommand and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-LC-LEO-E-ED-P, Fort Monmouth, NJ 07703-5000; orCommander, Warner-Robins Air Logistics Center/LYE, 380 2nd Street, Suite 104, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1638;or Commandant of the Marine Corps (ARD), Washington, DC 20380-0001.

3 Or Commanding Officer, Naval ShipWeapons Systems Engin eeri ng Station (Code L700), Port Hueneme, CA NOTICE For unclassified, limited documents, destroy by any method that will preventdisclosure of contents or reconstruction of the OF THE ARMY, THE NAVY, THEAIR FORCE AND HEADQUARTERS, MARINE CORPS1 June 2000 PCN 184 095002 00TM 11-5855-262-23&P-2aWARNINGE quipment LimitationsTo avoid physical and equipment damage when using the Night Vision Goggles (NVG), carefully readand understand the following safety precautions. The NVG requires some Night light (moonlight, starlight, etc.)

4 To operate. The level ofperformance depends upon the level of light. Night light is reduced by passing cloud cover, while operating under trees, in buildingshadows, etc. The NVG is less effective viewing into shadows and other darkened areas. The NVG is less effective through rain, fog, sleet, snow, smoke, and other reflectivematerial. The NVG will not see through dense smoke. Adjust vehicular speed to prevent overdriving the range of view when conditions of possiblereduction or loss of Vision not carry batteries in pockets containing metal objects such as coins, keys, objects can cause the batteries to short circuit and become very hot.

5 In the caseof lithium batteries, a short circuit could cause them to of ExplosionThe BA-5567/U lithium battery contains sulfur dioxide gas under pressure and should be handled in thefollowing manner: Do not heat, puncture, disassemble, short circuit, attempt to recharge, or otherwise tamperwith the batteries. Turn off the equipment if the battery compartment becomes unduly hot. If possible, waituntil the batteries have cooled before removing them. The batteries have safety vents to prevent explosion. When they are venting gas, you willsmell it (very irritating) or hear the sound of gas escaping.

6 When the safety vents haveoperated, the batteries are fairly safe from bursting, but will be hot and must be handled withcare. If you inhale sulfur dioxide, seek medical 11-5855-262-23&P-2bWARNINGT oxic MaterialThe image intensifier s phosphor screen contains toxic materials. If an image intensifier breaks, be extremely careful to avoid inhaling the phosphor screenmaterial. Do not allow the material to come in contact with the mouth or open wounds onthe skin. If the phosphor screen material contacts your skin, wash it off immediately with soap andwater.

7 If you inhale/swallow any phosphor screen material, drink a lot of water, induce vomiting,and seek medical attention as soon as not use any battery other than a BA-5567/U, AA alkaline, or volt AA L91 lithiumbattery in the NVG. DO NOT use any battery(ies) providing a (combined) voltagegreater than IR source is a light that is invisible to the unaided eye for use during conditions ofextreme darkness. However, the light from the IR source can be detected by the enemyusing Night Vision devices. The IR spot/flood lens accessory does not reduce the abilityof an enemy to detect the compass illuminator can be seen by other Night Vision Injury Serious injury may result if the nitrogen tank valve breaks off due totank upset.

8 If the tank valve breaks, the tank can be propelled by theescaping gas and strike you or others. Always secure the tank to an upright support before removing the tankvalve guard and attaching the regulator valve to the is critical that the goggles be turned off manually before placing them in the flipped upposition in order to avoid detection by the 11-5855-262-23&P-2c/d blankWARNINGWhen installing the headmount over the protective mask, be careful not t o break theprotective mask seal around your not use contaminated eyecups. They must be AIDFor first aid or artificial respiration, see FM 21-11, First Aid for Soldiers.

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10 09500A-23&P/2A 1 June 2000 TECHNICAL MANUALNo. SW215-AT-MAB-010 UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUALINCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTNIGHT Vision GOGGLES (NVG)AN/PVS-7B (NSN 5855-01-228-0937) (EIC: IPS)ANDAN/PVS-7D (NSN 5855-01-422-5413) (EIC: N/A)REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTSYou can help improve this MANUAL . If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improvethe procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter, DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changesto Publications and Blank Forms), or DA Form 2028-2 located in the back of this MANUAL directto: Commander Army Communications-Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN:AMSEL-LC-LEO-D-CS-CFO, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000.