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The Vortex ® Solo ® Tactical R/T Monocular
The 36mm Solo® Tactical R/T monocular delivers bright images,
is compact, and easy to handle. Built to withstand use in just
about any field condition, o-ring seals and nitrogen purging make
the Solo a fully waterproof, internally fogproof monocular.
Caution:
Monoculars are not intended for looking at the sun, or any other
intense light source. Such viewing could damage the retina and cornea
of your eyes—even to the point of causing blindness.
BASIC OPERATION
Attaching the Lanyard
Attach lanyard in a few simple steps:
1. Detach clip from the lanyard.
2. Push the loop end through the
attachment point on the monocular.
3. Pull the clip through the loop and
cinch tight.
4. Re-attach the clip to lanyard.
Adjusting the Focus
Designed for quick singlehanded operation, simply
place the thumb and
forefinger on the focus wheel
and turn to move lens forward
or backward.
• Top focus wheel adjusts the reticle.
• Bottom focus wheel adjusts the image.
Adjusting the Eyecup
The heavy duty flared rubber
eyecup on the Solo Tactical R/T
monocular folds up and down for
optimal viewing with or without
eyeglasses.
• Flared eyecup blocks stray light when fully extended.
• Eyecup folds down for viewing with eyeglasses.
ACCESSORIES
The Utility Clip
The versatile utility clip allows quick
attachment of the Solo Tactical R/T
monocular to MOLLE webbing, a
pocket edge or other equipment.
The Storage Case
The soft case of the Solo comes with a
belt loop attachment for an easy carry in
the field and provides protection for the
monocular when not in use.
CARING FOR THE LENSES
Maintain the optical brilliance of the Solo Tactical monocular
by keeping the lens surfaces free of dirt, dust, and oils.
Protect Lenses While Out in the Field
Store the Solo R/T in its custom carry case.
Keep Lenses Clean
Along with normal use comes the need to clean the
monocular lenses. Follow these guidelines for cleaning:
1. Remove any dust or grit from lenses before wiping. Use a
can of pressurized air or soft camel hair brush (acrylic optical
brushes also work well).
2. Clear lens of smudges, fingerprints, or eyelash oil. Fog the
lenses with your own breath and wipe with the non-abrasive
lens cloth included with the Solo monocular.
Other cleaning options:
Cleaning fluid and optical paper can also be used. However,
you should never use facial tissue, heavy cotton, or flannel
clothing on lenses—these materials can scratch the lens
surfaces.
USING THE R/T RANGING RETICLE
The R/T ranging reticle is based on a form of angular
measurement called the milliradian (mrad for short). These
angular measurements allow a user to calculate ranges when
comparing the reticle to objects of known dimension. The key to
effective ranging using this reticle is knowing common objects in
your vicinity and their measurements.
Ranging with mrads
Mrad measurements are very effective for ranging using simple
formulas. Knowing the size of the target or a nearby object is
essential to using these formulas.
Using either the vertical or horizontal mrad scale, place the
reticle on the target of known dimension and read the number
of mrads spanned. Obtain maximum accuracy in ranging by
calculating exact mrad measurements—try to estimate mrad
measurement in 1/10s if possible.
Accurate measuring will depend on a very steady hold. Be
sure to solidly brace the arms when measuring or use a tripod
mount for maximum accuracy. Once you have an accurate
mrad reading, use one of the formulas to calculate the
distance.
THE VIP WARRANTY
We build optics based on our commitment to your absolute
satisfaction. That’s why Vortex products are unconditionally
guaranteed and we make this Very Important Promise to
you—a Very Important Person.
Rest assured that in the event your
Solo monocular becomes damaged or
defective, Vortex Optics will repair or
replace the monocular at no charge
to you. Call Vortex Optics at 800-426-0048 for prompt,
professional, and friendly service.
Vortex Optics
2120 West Greenview Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
[email protected]
Note: The VIP warranty does not cover theft, loss, or
deliberate damage to the product.
