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NVS 6
MANUAL
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6.2.23 Check 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.
6.2.24 Transfer the night-vision goggles to the stowed position as
instructed in Step 6.2.10 of this Manual.
6.2.25 Take out the used batteries from the night-vision goggles.
6.2.26 Take off the helmet and detach counterweight (9).
6.2.27 Place the night-vision goggles into the case and put the
counterweight into the outer pocket.
6.2.28 Discharge 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.
6.2.29 Place the batteries (including rechargeable batteries) into
the inner pocket of the case.