dye INVISION i4 User manual

i4™ PROTECTIVE GOGGLE SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL
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i4 PROTECTIVE GOGGLE SYSTEM
INCLUDED WITH YOUR
i4 GOGGLE SYSTEM
1 Thermal Double Pane Lens
2 Strap Assembly
3 Soft Flexible Earpieces
4 Chin Strap
5 Mask
6 Goggle Bag [Not Shown]
7 Instruction Manual [Not Shown]
Rev : 1105
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS - READ BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 2
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 6
FITTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 7
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 8
REMOVING THE LENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 9
INSTALLING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 10
CHIN STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12
CHANGE EAR PIECES AND GOGGLE STRAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 15
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 16
ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 18
FRANÇAISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 36
DEUTSCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 54
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES
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WARNING: Flying paintballs can result in serious eye injury or blindness.
Never lift the Goggle System or take them
off when within range of flying paintballs.
Make sure the lens is securely locked in the
goggle frame. Inspect the lens for cracks
before each use.
Make sure there are no gaps between the
goggle and your face.
Adjust the Goggle System strap snugly so
that the goggle will not fall off.
Do not play paintball unless all markers are
limited to 300 feet per second (92 meters
per second) or less.
Thoroughly clean paint off lens using cool,
clear water.
Store in a clean dry place with no chemical
fumes.
Immediately replace any lens that has taken
a direct hit from ten feet (three meters) or
closer.
Do not use this Goggle System until you
have read, understood and followed all
instructions and safety precautions in the
owner’s manual.
If the owner’s manual is unavailable or lost,
get another copy by calling DYE Precision,
Inc. at [phone] or email service@
dyeprecision.com.
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES
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BLINDNESS IS A LIFE-ALTERING INJURY. DON’T RISK IT!
WARNING: No goggle can prevent fogging under all conditions. If your goggle
does fog up, do not remove them while in a paintball area.
Even if you are an experienced player, we urge you to take the time to read this manual. It
includes important safety information and describes techniques that can help you extend the
useful life of your DYE® i4™ Goggle System.
The DYE® i4™ Goggle System is intended to function with all genuine DYE® components in
place – lens, goggle, goggle frame, mask, ear pieces and strap.
• Do not add anything to the goggle system
• Do not put stickers on the goggle system mask, lens or strap
• Do not use paint or ink on the goggle system
• Do not use adhesives on the lens and goggle system
• Do not attach anything to the goggle system
• Do not take anything off of the goggle system
• Do not cut, trim or reshape any component of the goggle system
• Do not use the goggle system without any of the other components
If your goggle comes off for any reason
while in a paintball area:
• Stop
• Cover your eyes with your hands
• And yell for help
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WARNING: Some states have laws about paintball play. It is your responsibility to
know and follow the laws of the state where you play.
WARNING: Failure to follow all instructions and heed all warnings may result in
serious and/or permanent injury.
WARNING: Never remove the DYE® i4™ Goggle System while on the playing field.
WARNING: Wear the DYE® i4™ Goggle System whenever shooting a paintball
marker or near an area where paintball markers are being shot.
WARNING: All paintball markers must be chronographed. Do not play where
paintball velocities exceed 300 feet per second.
WARNING: Observe the rules of safe play and the rules of safe paintball marker
handling at all times.
WARNING: Do not modify the lens, goggle, goggle frame, mask, strap or any
other part of the goggle system. Modifying the goggle system will
void the warranty and can lead to serious injury.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES
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WARNING: Wear the DYE® i4™ Goggle System with the mask and strap assembly
properly attached. The goggle strap is not an ear protector.
WARNING: Check the lens before and after each use, and replace the lens
immediately if you observe any cracks. Replace the lens immediately
if it is directly hit with a paintball from a distance of ten feet
(three meters) or less.
WARNING: Replace the lens after it has been used for one year.
WARNING: Each DYE® i4™ Goggle System lens is factory treated with a coating
to retard fogging. Do not apply anti-fog treatments to any
DYE® i4™ Goggle System Lens. No treatment can prevent fogging
under all conditions. Fogging may occur.
WARNING: Use only genuine DYE® i4™ Goggle System lenses in the DYE®
i4™ Goggle System.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES
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GETTING STARTED
Paintball is an adventure sport. Even when paintball is played as intended you can get hurt.
No goggle system can prevent serious injury in all situations.
The DYE® i4™ Goggle System is intended for use by paintball players participating in a
supervised game of paintball with competent referees at a paintball facility where each
paintball marker is chronographed before each game and paintball velocity is limited to 300
feet per second (92 meters per second) or less.
If any portion of this manual is unclear, or you are unable to obtain satisfactory answers to
any question from your dealer, contact DYE® at [phone] or visit
www.dyepaintball.com.
WARNING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT,
MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT CUSTOMERS:
Do not use the DYE® i4™ Goggle System with simunitions.
Contact DYE® Technical Support to discuss special applications.
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• Remove the owner’s manual and read it
• Remove protective film from the lens
• Perform a safety check on the entire system
• Remove eyeglasses or sunglasses
• Put the Goggle System on
• Adjust to fit snug
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FITTING
The DYE® i4™ Goggle System is a basic coverage goggle not intended for use
with eyeglasses.
• After you have performed the safety check of the entire goggle
system, put it on.
• The Goggle System must fit firmly on your face so that it will not move.
• Check for gaps between the foam on the goggle frame and your
face. The Goggle System must create a seal with your face.
• If there are any gaps, the strap is too loose.
• Remove the system from your head and shorten the strap by
moving the two slides evenly apart. The two slides on the
goggle strap have teeth to prevent slipping. The teeth prevent
the strap from slipping out of adjustment.
• Put the system back on again and check for gaps.
• If there are no gaps but the system feels too tight, remove the
system from your head and move the two clips evenly together.
• WARNING: The i4 Goggle System is NOT designed or intended
for children 12 years of age and younger.
WARNING: If your goggle system does not fit properly, it may fall off.
Do not use a goggle system that does not fit snug.
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CLEANING
WARNING: Clean only with plain water. Chemical cleaners (Windex®, 409®, Simple
Green®, etc.) contain alcohol and detergents which can weaken the lens and goggle.
Remove the lens from the goggle system for proper cleaning. Clean your goggle immediately
(same day) after each use or whenever they are dirty or covered with paint. Please follow the
lens cleaning instructions carefully to preserve the life of your lens.
FOG RESISTANT SINGLE PANE LENS
Gently clean both sides of the lens with clear water and a cotton cloth. Dry the lens with a
clean soft cotton cloth. Do not excessively rub the inner lens surface, it will remove the fog
resistant coating.
THERMAL DOUBLE PANE LENS
Gently clean the outside of the lens with clear water and a cotton cloth. Gently dry outside
of the lens with a clean cotton cloth. Dab the inner lens with a damp cotton cloth. Do not rub
the inner lens surface. The inner lens surface scratches very easily.
MASK CARE
The mask may be rinsed with a hose or immersed in water. Dry the mask with a soft cotton
cloth. Do not dry the mask in direct sunlight.
STRAP CARE
Wipe paint off the strap with a damp cotton cloth. Do not wash the strap in a washing machine.
If the strap is severely stained, replace it. The strap is easily removed from the Goggle System. In
ordinary use and maintenance, it is not necessary to remove the strap from the Goggle System.
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REMOVING THE LENS
WARNING: Use only your hands when changing DYE® lenses. Use of tools is likely
to scratch or damage the lens.
Tip: Replace your lens at least once each year. Factory applied protective coatings on each
lens surface will wear off even with gentle cleaning.
1 Depress the locking tab on the gray
retention clip and push the gray
retention clip forward. Perform this on
both sides of the mask. [See Figure 1]
2 Once both gray retention clips are
unlocked and in the forward position,
push on the left and right back corners
of the lens, located behind the gray
retention clips. [See Figure 2]
3 This will separate the lens from the
Goggle System frame.
4 Grab the lens from the front by the top
center and nose bridge. Pull the lens
out of the goggle. [See Figure 3]
LOCKING TAB
UNLOCKED
Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 1
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INSTALLING THE LENS
1 The gray retention clips should be in
the forward position prior to installing
the lens. [See Figure 1]
2 Slide the lens through the slots on the
side of the Goggle System. [See Figure 2]
3 Press the lens down against the frame
until it is evenly seated against the
frame.
4 Make sure the nose tab is fully seated
into the groove of the frame.
5 The two upper lens tabs should be
properly aligned and inserted into the
two top frame slots.
6 Visually inspect the lens to ensure
there are no gaps between the lens
and frame.
Figure 2
Figure 1
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INSTALLING THE LENS
7 Push the gray retention clip
downwards against the mask as you
pull the clip simultaneously rearward.
This will ensure the clip hook engages
the lens to lock it into place. [See Figure 3]
8 As you pull the clip rearward you will
hear the locking tab click into the lock
position.
9 Visually inspect the locking tab to see
if it has locked into place. [See Figure 4]
Clip Hook
LOCKING TAB LOCKED
10 Visually inspect the back side of the
gray retention clip to see if the clip
hook has engaged the lens. The gray
retention clip will sit flush against the
lens if it is engaged properly. [See Figure 5]
If it is not engaged and locked in place
you will see the clip hook exposed.
[See Figure 6]
Correct Wrong
Figure 6Figure 5
Figure 4
Figure 3
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ATTACHING THE CHIN STRAP
1 To connect the strap, hold each end
of the buckle and line them up so
that the forks are pointing toward the
opening of the other buckle. Insert the
fork part of the buckle into the other
one until you hear a little snap noise;
that noise will indicate that your chin
strap is locked. Once you have heard
that click, your chin strap is now ready
for use. [See Figure 1]
2 To release the strap simply pinch the
two rounded bumps on the buckle
until they are lower then the side wall
of the buckle. Once the bumps are
lower, pull one end of the strap away
from the other until the buckle is
completely separated, then your strap
will be released. [See Figure 2]
Figure 2
Figure 1
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ATTACHING THE CHIN STRAP
3 To adjust the size of the strap simply
pinch the side locker from end to end
and rock the locker back and forth
until the strap becomes looser.
To tighten it grab one part of the strap
and then slide the locker down toward
the mask. This will cause the strap to
get tighter.
Figure 3
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CHANGING THE SOFT EARPIECES
AND GOGGLE STRAP
1 The gray retention clips should be in
the unlocked forward position.
2 While keeping the lower guide tab of
the gray retention clip in the forward
position, rotate the gray retention clip
so that the upper guide tab moves
back and out of the frame.
[See Figure 1]
3 Once both gray retention clips have
been removed from the frame remove
the screw connecting the soft earpiece
to the retention clip. [See Figure 2]
4 To install new soft earpieces follow the
removal instructions in reverse.
The right and left gray retention clips are not the same. The back of each clip
is marked either “L” for left, or “R” for right. Make sure that the Dye logo on the
strap faces up. When properly installed the top of the strap attachment clip is
flush with the goggle.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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WARNING: Never store the DYE® i4™ Goggle System in areas that may have
chemical fumes. Gasoline, kerosene, alcohol and other chemicals and fumes will
weaken the lens and goggle.
WARNING: Never store the DYE® i4™ Goggle System in areas of extreme heat
or cold. Temperature extremes will damage the lens and the goggle. Store the
Goggle System in a cool, well-ventilated place.
• Store your Goggle System in a cool, well-ventilated place free from any kind
of industrial or household fumes.
• Do not store your Goggle System with dirty lenses or frames.
• Do not allow a dirty Goggle System to sit overnight without cleaning.
• Do not expose your Goggle System frame or lens to harmful household or
industrial fumes.
• Do not store your Goggle System in plastic garbage cans, garbage bags,
or any plastic container.
• Do not store your Goggle System in the trunk of your car.
• Do not store your Goggle System in direct sunlight or near heaters, stoves
or other heat sources.
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DYE Precision, Inc. U.S. Patent Pending.
DYE Precision, Inc. warrants that your DYE®
i4™ goggle system will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for one (1) year from
the date of original retail purchase.
Any product determined by DYE® to be defective
in materials or workmanship in accordance with
the above warranty will be repaired or replaced, at
the option of DYE®, free of charge when received
at the factory freight prepaid, together with proof
of purchase.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all
other warranties. Any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
are limited to the same duration as this expressed
warranty.
This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages. DYE® shall not be liable
for any incidental or consequential damages. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
implied warranties, incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not apply to you.
This warranty does not cover any problem
resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration,
failure to perform maintenance as instructed,
unauthorized repair or service, or damage caused
by contaminants.
This warranty does not cover any representation or
warranty made by Dealers beyond the provisions
of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover costs incurred
for normal repair, inspection and preventive
maintenance.
You must establish proof of purchase to obtain
warranty service or replacement.
You may establish proof of purchase by
completing the Warranty Registration Card and
mailing it to DYE®.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
If you have any questions about your DYE® Product, please
call DYE Precision, Inc. at [phone] or
visit www.dyeprecision.com.
DYE LIMITED WARRANTY
This model is certified by :
SAI Global Assurance Services Ltd.
Trading as EFSIS Ltd.
P.O. Box 44, Winterhill House
Snowdon Drive, Milton Keynes MK6
1AX, United Kingdom
Notified Body Number : 2056
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NOTES:
SPECS:
i4™ GOGGLE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
• LEVEL OF HEAD PROTECTION: Basic Coverage
• LENS TYPE: Thermal double pane
• CHIN STRAP: Yes
• MASK: Dual density
• EAR PROTECTION: Soft Flexible Earpieces
• AGE RANGE RECOMMENDED: Not designed or
intended for children 12 years of age and younger
• RECOMMENDED PAINTBALL CALIBER: .68 inch
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SISTEMA DE GAFAS PROTECTORAS i4™
INCLUIDOS CON SU
SISTEMA DE GAFAS
PROTECTORAS I4™
1 Lente termal de doble lente
2 Ensamblaje de correa
3 Orejeras suaves y flexibles
4 Carrillera
5 Máscara
6 Bolsa para las gafas [No mostrada]
7 Manual de instrucciones [No mostrado]
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