NVS 6
MANUAL
6.2.23Check the operation of the mechanism permitting emergency removal of the night-vision goggles from the helmet. To test, depress levers (18) (Ref. Fig. 6.4) of the fixing assembly with the thumb and forefinger and simultaneously pull the night-vision goggles promptly downwards. As the night-vision goggles become released from the guide on the helmet, keep on moving your hand to the left and right side to disengage the power cable from the helmet. The night-vision goggles shall easily separate from the mount of the helmet and remain in the pilot’s hands.
Regardless of the position, operating or stowed, the night-vision goggles will be easily removed.
WARNING: THE NIGHT-VISION GOGGLE REMOVAL TO BE PERFORMED IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGECY ESCAPE FROM THE HELICOPTER MUST BE THOROUGHLY PRACTICED BY THE PILOT ON THE GROUND TO ENHANCE HIS SAFETY IF EMERGENCY ESCAPE FROM THE COCKPIT SHOULD BE NECESSARY.
6.2.24Transfer the night-vision goggles to the stowed position as instructed in Step 6.2.10 of this Manual.
6.2.25Take out the used batteries from the night-vision goggles.
6.2.26Take off the helmet and detach counterweight (9).
6.2.27Place the night-vision goggles into the case and put the counterweight into the outer pocket.
6.2.28Discharge the rechargeable batteries, if any, and recharge them, using a standard charging unit designed for charging the rechargeable batteries of type size AA 1.5 V in accordance with the Manual furnished with the unit.
6.2.29Place the batteries (including rechargeable batteries) into the inner pocket of the case.
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