EOD® 10E Bomb Suit Ensemble

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8002666 Rev B

IMPORTANT Please review the enclosed USB drive. It includes the User Video and other helpful instructions in PDF:

• User Video • User Manual • Quick Reference Guide for the Remote Control Unit (RCU) • ESD Guide

Med-Eng strongly recommends watching the User Video and reviewing each document for important information on this equipment.

Additionally, the section on Critical Information for Donning on page 24 is essential to understanding the proper donning technique for the EOD 10E Ensemble.

Always connect and power up the suit and helmet electronics in the proper sequence via the remote control to avoid unnecessary warnings/alarms. Always turn off the suit and helmet electronics via the remote control before disconnecting the helmet to avoid unnecessary warnings/alarms. After closing face shield, attempt to lift face shield up to ensure it is in the locked position. Never mix ‘AA’ battery types: always use either 24 alkaline, or 24 NiMH rechargeable that have the same measured voltage. Ensure the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation. Use of new fresh stock commercial quality batteries is strongly recommended. If the helmet is connected, and the ventilation fan is automatically running at full speed and it cannot be decreased, simply turn off the RCU, disconnect the battery, then reconnect the battery and restart the RCU. QUICK REFERENCES The voice commands are listed in “VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM RULES” on page 96 Troubleshooting the RCU starts in “TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 98 EOD® 10E Ensemble

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MED-ENG PRODUCT WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER Med-Eng offers a limited 2 year manufacturer’s warranty on its products. Product warranties are limited to defects in materials and workmanship and do not cover damage as a result of abuse, misuse, accidental, or operational damage. Warranties commence upon the date of shipment of the products to the customer.

0598 The Med-Eng® EOD® 10E Suit and Helmet manufactured in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada has been subjected to EU type examination for Regulation 2016/425 (PPE Regulation) by Notified Body No. 0598, SGS Fimko Oy, P.O. Box 30 (Särkiniementie 3), 00211 Helsinki, Finland.

The EU Declaration of conformity can be accessed at www.Med-Eng.com/CustomerSupport.aspx

NOTE: Further information on Med-Eng’s specification for this product can be found in PS-8003266 Med-Eng® EOD® 10E Bomb Suit Ensemble Product Specification.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BATTERIES 8 V50 BACKGROUND 9 FRAGMENTATION RESISTANCE 9 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS & DISCLAIMERS 10 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 11 PART NUMBERS 11 INTRODUCTION 12 COMPONENTS 13 Suit 13 Helmet 14 SET-UP 15 Connecting the Primary Electronics Module (PEM) 15 Correct Installation of MLS 16 Incorrect Installation of MLS 16 Connecting the Battery 18 Connecting the Fan 19 Connecting the Optional Cooling Unit 20 Connecting the Speaker 21 Connecting the RCU 22 Preparing the Helmet 23 CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR DONNING THE EOD 10E ENSEMBLE 24 Sizing Chart 24 Lumbar Alignment 26 Trousers Alignment 26 Yoke - Alignment 27 Collar - Alignment 28 Collar Location 29 Collar Height Location 29 Jacket Alignment - Correct 30 Jacket Misalignment 30 Helmet Orientation 31 SUGGESTED DRESSING PROCEDURE 32 SUGGESTED DOFFING PROCEDURE 51 EMERGENCY DOFFING PROCEDURE 58 EMERGENCY DOFFING FOR INJURED/INCAPACITATED PERSON - FACE UP 63 EMERGENCY DOFFING FOR INJURED/INCAPACITATED PERSON - FACE DOWN 64 EMERGENCY EXTRACTION OF AN INJURED PERSON 65 OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) 66 VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM RULES 96 SPANISH VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM RULES 97 TROUBLESHOOTING 98 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 101 Packing The Suit And Helmet 101 Storage 108 Removing Protective Inserts 109 Suit Care and Maintenance 116 Replacing The Suit Fan Filter 117 Helmet Care and Maintenance 118 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL OF THE ENSEMBLE 125

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Explosive ordnance disposal is an inherently dangerous activity. EOD Ensembles provide limited protection to users and cannot protect against all threats. Always read and understand all warnings, directions for use, care instructions, limited warranty, and limitations of liability before using this product. The EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble provide limited protection to users and cannot protect against all potential threats. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• ONLY use this EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble if you are an authorized, trained public safety bomb disposal professional. NEVER use the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble without proper training. • ALWAYS wear all protective elements properly and as an integrated suit. • ALWAYS inspect for damage prior to use. If damaged, DO NOT use. • ONLY use the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble that is properly sized and fits snug to your head. • ALWAYS fasten the retention system to properly secure helmet to bomb suit. • NEVER attempt to modify the helmet in any way. Any modification may reduce the protection provided by the helmet. • NEVER paint the helmet. • ONLY use water and mild detergent to clean helmet. NEVER clean helmet using any solvent. • ONLY apply decals that are compatible with the surface material and are known not to damage the helmet. • ALWAYS replace any helmet that has been subjected to a severe impact. Partial destruction of the component parts may occur from the energy absorbed during an explosion. • ALWAYS consult a physician before EOD training and annually thereafter. Both physical and environmental factors may increase your risk for an adverse health event.

It is your responsibility to evaluate your own medical and physical condition, or that of your EOD operators. Stop any activity and remove the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble in a safe location immediately if you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath at any time.

Failure to follow the instructions, warnings and information in this User Manual, including the warning labels and the use and care instructions, can result in serious injury or death.

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General Information

This manual is your introduction to the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble. Before you begin using this EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble, it is mandatory that you and anyone that will use the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble read this manual. It contains the necessary information to ensure that your EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble is worn and maintained in a safe and effective manner. Keep this manual for future reference. In addition, any person who will wear the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble must first be properly trained in its safe and proper use. The failure to follow these requirements could result in death, serious injury or property damage.

Assumption of Risk Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is a high risk activity and should only be performed by highly trained professionals. By voluntarily participating in this high risk activity and choosing to wear the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble, User assumes the risk of any resulting injury or death. User accepts all the risk, responsibility and liability for use of the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble. User shall also independently determine whether and how to perform EOD activities, as well as the use of the contents of this User Manual.

Importantly, User acknowledges that use of the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble does not guarantee protection from serious injury or death, or limit damage or destruction of property.

User shall not use the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble unless User has been trained by qualified professionals and understands the operational characteristics of the EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble.

Med-Eng offers this EOD® 10E Suit Ensemble, and the User accepts it, subject to Med-Eng’s standard conditions of sale, including but not limited to, the Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability.

Customers have an obligation to ensure that returned products are free from any hazardous contaminants. Customers are also obligated to notify Med-Eng (prior to shipment) of any known or potential exposure of products to such contaminants. Med-Eng reserves the right to require the decontamination of any products before they are returned to Med-Eng and may refuse to accept the return of products that may pose a health hazard. Unauthorized repairs or alterations void the Med-Eng product warranty.

NOTE: This user manual describes the EOD 10/E revision Suit and Helmet. The EOD 10E will offer the improvements listed below but its electronic systems are not backwards compatible with those of the original system. Specifically, the connectors of the EOD 10E do not mate with those of the original EOD 10, due to the many differences in their electronics. The changes to the EOD 10E are primarily focused on the electronics. The Helmet, RCU, PEM and Cable Harnesses (MCC and Battery) are enhanced in ways that will be very beneficial and noticeable to the end user: • More ruggedized cables • Slimmer physical profiles • Far easier to interchange the EOD and BA Faceshields • Even better audio quality • Reductions in weight The helmet connectors of the EOD 10E are marked in blue to enable End Users to differentiate this revision from the original EOD 10.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BATTERIES

Med-Eng recommends use of the BB-2590 Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery or the BB-390 Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery due to their superior power longevity and simplicity, as compared to AA alkaline batteries. A 24 pack AA power supply is an option with the standard helmet kit component for use if the NiMH or Li-Ion systems are not available or were not procured. With the AA system, end users can remain operational using readily obtainable AA alkaline batteries which, like the BB-2590 option, are not susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Failure to follow these procedures can result in unnecessary warnings or alarms on the RCU. • Always use batteries of equal charge. • The best way to guarantee this is to use new batteries. • Where the use of new alkaline batteries is not possible, and lightly discharged batteries must be used, ensure all 24 batteries are near equal in charge: o Re-using exactly the same 24 batteries from a previous mission is permitted; o If any batteries from the previous mission have been removed, do not replace them with batteries that have been used for other purposes. Instead, replace all 24 with new batteries. • Ensure the positive and negative ends are inserted as directed on each battery slot. • Do not mix rechargeable with non-rechargeable (e.g. alkaline) battery chemistries. • Do not mix batteries of different brands. • Do not use any batteries that show signs of damage. • Always remove AA batteries when storing the power supply for longer than 2 to 3 days or in extreme heat (> 35° C/95° F). • Always store the AA batteries within the manufacturer’s recommended temperature range.

Effects of Using One or More Discharged Batteries with New Batteries: When a single battery of little or no charge is used with new full batteries, the power supply will continue to operate until voltage falls to the low power level which will result in an alarm. However, testing of an extreme scenario - using a single discharged AA alkaline battery with 23 fully charged batteries - indicates that the discharged battery will steadily rise in temperature but will not pose a fire risk. In this same scenario, the single fully dischargedAA battery may be too hot to remove with a bare hand within the first few minutes following operation, but should cool down rapidly. It should be noted that this is not a design flaw of the AA power supply, but rather a function of the chemistry of AA alkaline batteries.

Effects of Inserting a Battery with the Wrong Polarity: If the positive and negative ends are inserted incorrectly, the system firmware will detect this and notify the user via an audible alarm at start up. Use the visual guide on each battery slot to safeguard against inadvertently inserting the battery in the wrong polarity. If the alarm is overridden, as long as there is contact between the negative end of the battery and the positive terminal of the battery holder the system will continue to function until the voltage drops to the low power level where an alarm will be triggered. If left operating, the incorrectly inserted battery(s) will heat up and leak. Note: The physical shape of AA batteries can differ slightly between manufacturers. Plastic tabs located on the positive ends of the battery holder work best in preventing terminal contact with batteries where the negative end is near flush with the battery casing.

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V50 BACKGROUND V50 Testing is a statistical tool used for evaluating the penetration resistance of materials involved in ballistic armour to specific laboratory fragment simulators. The V50 test is used extensively in ballistic material design, as part of product development. Under some conditions, it may also be used to compare the relative performance of fragmentation resistant materials or armour, so long as the materials are identical in basic construction, e.g. comparing aramid soft body armour. The V50 limit cannot be used to compare dissimilar armour constructions, e.g. soft versus rigid materials. Care must be taken when interpreting V50 ratings due to the fact that the probability of an explosive device fragment having the exact same physical properties as the simulated fragment used during testing is highly unlikely. There are a number of different fragment simulators, both in terms of shape and size, thus it is necessary to stipulate the precise simulator that is being used to arrive at a V50 value for objective comparisons. Although standardized test methods exist for V50 determination, there still exist subtle variations in carrying out the actual test between different laboratories/manufacturers, which may lead to small variations in the V50 results.

The EOD® 10E Ensemble’s 360° protection meets or exceeds NIJ 0117.01 Public Safety Bomb Suit standard requirements. FRAGMENTATION RESISTANCE

V50 Ballistic Limit Requirements Protection Area Description 17 grain FSP 44 grain FSP 207 grain FSP Thorax/Abdomen (Front Medial) 1275 m/s 880 m/s Pelvis (Front Medial) 1800 m/s (5906 fps) (4183 fps) (2887 fps) Neck (Front Medial) Face (Face Shield and Visor) 810 m/s (2657 fps) n/a n/a 650 m/s Head (Helmet Shell) 810 m/s (2657 fps) n/a (2132 fps) 550 m/s Upper Legs (Front) 690 m/s (2264 fps) n/a (1804 fps) Thorax/Abdomen (Front Lateral) 525 m/s Pelvis (Front Lateral) 600 m/s (1968 fps) n/a (1722 fps) Neck (Front Lateral) Thorax/Abdomen (Rear) Arms 560 m/s (1837 fps) 500 m/s n/a Neck (Rear) (1640 fps) Lower Legs (Front) 620 m/s (2034 fps) Legs (Rear) 300 m/s 365 m/s (1197fps) n/a Pelvis (Rear) (984 fps) Feet 465 m/s (1526 fps) n/a n/a BA Face Shield Opaque Area 810 m/s (2657 fps) n/a n/a BA Face Shield Transparent Area 750 m/s (2460 fps) n/a n/a *Note: Tests conducted against the 44 and 207-gr Fragment Simulating Projectiles (FSPs) only in areas dictated by the NIJ 0117.01 standard, based on level of protection and material type

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS & DISCLAIMERS

Warning And Limitation Of Liability THIS PRODUCT SHALL NOT BE USED BEFORE CAREFULLY READING ALL PRECAUTIONS, DIRECTIONS FOR USE, CARE AND SIZING INSTRUCTIONS, LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF IT IS TORN, DAMAGED OR IF THERE ARE OTHER SIGNS OF WEAR AND TEAR. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) IS A HIGH RISK ACTIVITY AND SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS. USE OF THIS SYSTEM IS USED SOLELY AT THE RISK AND LIABILITY OF THE PERSON(S) WHO WEARS IT. USE OF THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY, DEATH, DISMEMBERMENT AND/OR DISABILITY AND WILL NOT ELIMINATE DAMAGE TO, OR THE DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. PERSONNEL SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNTIL THEY ARE FULLY TRAINED AND AWARE OF THE OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS PRODUCT. CONTINUED USE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE MAY ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE OF INJURY, DEATH, DISMEMBERMENT AND/OR DISABILITY, AND MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE OF DAMAGE TO, AND/OR THE DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MED-ENG, NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND/OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY BODILY INJURY TO PERSONNEL, INCLUDING DEATH, DISMEMBERMENT AND/OR DISABILITY; NOR FOR DAMAGE TO OR THE DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY; NOR ANY OTHER REPERCUSSION STEMMING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT WITHIN ITS INTENDED ENVIRONMENT. MED-ENG, AND ALL ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND/OR CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR, AND ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST MED-ENG ARE WAIVED FOR, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXPENSE OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO INJURY, DEATH, DISMEMBERMENT, DISABILITY, LOSS OF PROFITS OR INCOME. MED-ENG OFFERS THIS PRODUCT, AND THE BUYER AND USER ACCEPT IT, SUBJECT TO MED-ENG STANDARD CONDITIONS OF SALE, AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY, LIABILITY AND REMEDIES PROVIDED THEREIN, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THIS PRODUCT AND WARNING LABEL.

MARKINGS:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THE USER CONSULT MED-ENG BEFORE THE ADDITION OF ANY PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY MARKINGS TO THE EOD® 10E AFTER PURCHASE. THE APPLICATION OF SAID MARKINGS COULD RESULT IN PUTTING THE OPERATOR AT RISK AND MAY RESULT IN VOIDING THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AC Air Cooler APR Air Purifying Respirator BCS Body Cooling System CBRN Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear CPU Chemical Protective Undergarment DRS Drag Rescue System EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI Electromagnetic Interference HUD Heads Up Display LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MCC Multi-Connector Cable MLS MOLLE Locking System MOLLE Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment NiMH Nickel-Metal Hydride OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator PEM Primary Electronics Module POL Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants PPE Personal Protective Equipment (Ensemble) RCU Remote Control Unit SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus S/N Serial Number SOP Standard Operating Procedure VCS Voice Command System PART NUMBERS

Item Part Number Item Part Number EOD 10E Suit – Olive Drab – Small 8002577 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Olive Drab - Small 8002713 EOD 10E Suit – Olive Drab – Medium 8002578 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Olive Drab - Medium 8002712 EOD 10E Suit – Olive Drab – Large 8002579 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Olive Drab - Large 8002711 EOD 10E Suit – Olive Drab – Extra-Large 8002580 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Olive Drab - X-Large 8002710 EOD 10E Suit – Desert Tan – Small 8002587 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Desert Tan - Small 8002705 EOD 10E Suit – Desert Tan – Medium 8002588 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Desert Tan - Medium 8002704 EOD 10E Suit – Desert Tan – Large 8002589 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Desert Tan - Large 8002703 EOD 10E Suit – Desert Tan – Extra-Large 8002590 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Desert Tan - X-Large 8002702 EOD 10E Suit – Navy Blue – Small 8002582 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Navy Blue - Small 8002709 EOD 10E Suit – Navy Blue – Medium 8002583 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Navy Blue - Medium 8002708 EOD 10E Suit – Navy Blue – Large 8002584 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Navy Blue - Large 8002707 EOD 10E Suit – Navy Blue – Extra-Large 8002585 Berry - EOD 10E Suit - Navy Blue - X-Large 8002706 EOD 10E Helmet – Olive Drab 8002581 Berry - EOD 10E Helmet - Olive 8002726 EOD 10E Helmet – Desert Tan 8002591 Berry - EOD 10E Helmet - Desert Tan 8002724 EOD 10E Helmet – Navy Blue 8002586 Berry - EOD 10E Helmet - Navy Blue 8002725 EOD 10 Toe Part - Regular, Pair 8001990 EOD 10 Toe Part - Regular, Pair 8001990 EOD 10 Toe Part - Long Pair 8001992 EOD 10 Toe Part - Long, Pair 8001992

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INTRODUCTION The Med-Eng EOD® 10E Ensemble is certified against the NIJ 0117.01 standard, based on testing supervised by the NIJ approved Safety Equipment Institute (SEI - http://www.seinet.org/), with actual tests conducted by Intertek (http://www.intertek.com). Proof of the EOD® 10E certification to the NIJ standard can be found on the SEI website.

The National Institute of Justice NIJ 0117.01 standard for Public Safety Bomb Suits addresses fragmentation, impact, flame, some blast overpressure, optics, and ergonomics. Fragmentation, impact, flame, and blast overpressure are hazards against which a bomb technician needs to be protected when performing render safe procedures. Optics and ergonomics relate to a bomb technician’s ability to perform render safe procedures while wearing the bomb suit. The standard balances the protection requirements against the bomb technician’s need for mobility, clear vision, and dexterity.

The EOD® 10E Ensemble (Suit and Helmet) provides superior, balanced protection against the four conventional threats associated with an explosion or blast event: overpressure, fragmentation, impact and heat. The Suit allows the technician to maintain superior mobility, flexibility, and field of view. It is compatible with various accessories, including: • body cooling systems (adaptor for BCS 4 Leg pouch included with the BCS 4 Kit) • hardwire communication systems (adaptor for HW-300 Leg pouch included with the HW-300 Kit) • wireless communication systems • chemical-biological protective undergarments and equipment Refer to the appropriate user manuals supplied with the equipment for proper donning of each accessory.

When dressing for either a training session or an actual intervention, ALWAYS wear all seven EOD® 10E protective elements (Helmet, Rear Jacket panel, Back Protector, Front Jacket Panel, Neck/Chest/Groin Plate Package, Trousers, and Foot Protection) properly and as an integrated ensemble.

A build-up of body-generated heat inside the Suit can cause heat stress and dehydration. Intake fluids before suiting up and during rest periods, to combat this potential problem, and use standard and optional cooling features.

The included procedures outline the most effective and efficient method of donning. Follow these step-by-step directions to ensure that the Ensemble is worn properly. Deviation from these instructions can result in unnecessary time delays and improper doffing in emergency situations, and may also expose the operator to injury due to incorrect donning in the event of an explosion.

NOTE: The EOD® 10E Suit uses VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners for rapid donning and doffing. Secure the closures by patting the hook and loop fasteners down firmly with your hand to create a strong bond- ing effect. Make sure that the maximum surface area of the VELCRO® Brand Fastener is matched. USING THE EOD® 10E ENSEMBLE IN A CBRN SITUATION If the EOD® 10E Ensemble is used in a CBRN situation, the following additional measures and/or items must be taken into consideration: • Use a suitable respiration system (APR/PAPR, SCBA or rebreather), with the BA Face Shield. • Wear an appropriate Chemical Protective Undergarment (CPU) under the EOD® 10E Suit. • Wear proper hand and Foot Protection designed for chemical biological operations. • Refer to the respective user manual for proper use of all items listed above. • If exposure to a chemical-biological substance occurs, always follow proper decontamination procedures when undressing. Refer to the respective OEM user manual for proper use of all items listed above.

WARNING: While responding to a suspected Chemical or Biological incident, ensure that the ventilation system in the Back Protector is disabled to prevent contaminated air from entering into the Suit. See page 94.

WARNING: Med-Eng does not endorse the use of wet decontamination methods for the EOD® 10E Ensemble. The use of highly corrosive hypochlorite solutions could cause irreversible damage to the outer shell materials and the protective inserts. If a Suit becomes contaminated, it is suggested that it be destroyed in accordance with local procedures. Page 12 ©2019 Med-Eng Holdings, ULC. Company Proprietary 8002666 Rev B EOD® 10E Ensemble

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COMPONENTS Suit A - Rear Jacket Panel with Back Protector (Rear Jacket and MCC) and Ventilation System B - Front Jacket Panel with Neck/Chest/Groin Plate Package (Front Jacket and Plate Assembly) C - Trousers D - Foot Protection - (Option 1 Toe Protectors shown) E - Padded Suit Bag (Suit Bag) F - Grounding Straps (Qty 2) G - Replacement Suit Fan Filters (not shown)

B A

C D

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Helmet I I - Helmet & Face Shield J - Primary Electronics Module (PEM) K - Remote Control Unit (RCU) L - Helmet Liner Inflation Bulb M - Battery Pack (optional) - multiple options available N - Suit Speaker O - Balaclavas (Qty 3) P– Padded Helmet Carry Case (Helmet Bag) Q - Forced Air Cooling Kit (Cooling Unit) - Optional R - Battery Pouch (390/2590 batteries) J S - Helmet Fan Filters, extra Velcoins, and Hygiene Kit (User Manual, Visor Cover, and Helmet Cable tie wrap not shown)

K M - Optional L

P O Q - Optional

R S

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SET-UP Connecting the Primary Electronics Module (PEM)

The PEM, battery pouch, and optional cooling system attach to the rear of the Jacket. The external speaker attaches to the left sleeve. The supplied MOLLE Locking Systems (MLS) have been attached to the rear of the units and will assist in connecting to the MOLLE. It is important to follow these directions when attaching the PEM, battery pouch and speaker to the suit. Failure to do so could result in the components being dislodged from the MLS MOLLE and pulling on the wiring harness. NOTE: Do not remove the MLS from the PEM.

Rear View Speaker attaches to MOLLE webbing

To External Speaker

To Remote (goes on front of sleeve)

To PEM Battery/battery (two connections) holder goes in PEM attaches pouch. to MOLLE To Battery Pouch attaches webbing to MOLLE webbing Inside View

See “Routing the MCC” section on page 114 for further detail.

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Correct Installation of MLS Incorrect Installation of MLS

NOTE: The PEM should be✓ mounted through the lower two MOLLE straps. Note how the outer prongs slide underneath the straps and the inner prongs slide over the straps. 1 Insert the two outer prongs into the middle MOLLE strap.

In the small suit, insert the two outer prongs into the middle MOLLE strap. In the medium large and extra large suits, insert into the top MOLLE strap

Ensure that the inner prongs of the MLS are aligned on 2 the outside of the MOLLE straps.

3 Push the MLS into the straps so that it is seated firmly into place and the outer prongs of the MLS are engaged along the bottom edge of the lowest MOLLE strap and the inner prongs straddle the stitching of this strap.

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4 Connect the Multi-Connector Cable (MCC) connector to the top of the PEM. This is a screw type connector and is keyed so that there is less risk of damaging the connector pins. It may be necessary to rotate the connector body until it locks into place.

5 Connect the Battery Harness to the bottom of the PEM in the location noted in the image below.

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Connecting the Battery

The battery is attached to the Suit in an identical attachment method as the PEM. The MLS is secured to a pouch. NOTE: There are several battery types that can be used. WARNING: Always use the same battery type, do not mix batteries. WARNING: For optimal battery life, performance and capacity monitoring, it is recommended to store the batteries above 10º C (50º F) for 24 hours prior to use.

1 Insert MLS on pouch into MOLLE straps. TIP: It is easier to do this before placing the battery in the pouch.

2 Insert the battery (connection end down) into the pouch and close the top flap. Connect the power cable to the battery and secure the bottom flap. NOTE: Other battery options connect in the same manner.

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Connecting the Fan

The fan connects at the bottom of the Rear Jacket (one end from the outside and the other from the inside). Be sure to tuck in any extra part of the cable harness so that it will not snag on corners, etc.

1 Connect the fan (color coded brown). TIP: The fan connector is located inside the Rear Jacket.

NOTE: The diagrams on page 15, and in the Suit Care and Maintenance section provide guidance to where each connector is located.

2 Pull down the flap as shown, and tuck inside back of jacket and secure to VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners.

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Connecting the Optional Cooling Unit The optional Cooling Unit is connected to the MOLLE straps on the Rear Jacket. Immediately before use, activate the cold packs (follow manufacturer’s instructions on the cold pack), and insert the cold packs into the dividers inside the Cooling Unit (up to 6 cold packs can be used). To operate, turn the Suit fan on the RCU up to the desired setting. Air flows through the cold packs and up through the Suit ventilation system. TIP: If using cold packs, the Suit fan setting will likely need to be adjusted higher to allow for the air to push through the cold packs.

1 Insert the 3 webbing straps through the MOLLE straps on the Rear Jacket. Snap the cooling pouch into place.

2 Connect the cooling tube by threading onto the fan.

3 Remove the threaded retainer from the end of cooling hose, and insert tube into cooling bag.

4 Thread the retainer on the inside of the cooling bag, and hand tighten.

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Connecting the Speaker The speaker secures to the left sleeve on the outside MOLLE straps, and is secured in a similar fashion as the PEM and battery pouch.

1 Push the single MLS tab fully down on the back of the unit.

2 Using the second MOLLE row, place MLS into the MOLLE and push down, flush with the retaining screws.

3 Holding the speaker unit with one hand, push the MLS tab upwards, locking the top of the sliding MLS tab UNDER the top MOLLE row.

4 Connect the speaker to the cable in the Suit sleeve, and tuck the excess cable in the MOLLE strap.

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Connecting the RCU The RCU is connected to either the left or right sleeve (delivered on left side).

1 Insert the two webbing straps through the MOLLE straps on the sleeve. Snap the RCU into place.

2 Connect the RCU cable (color coded purple) to the RCU, and feed in any excess cabling into sleeve.

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Preparing the Helmet

1 Unscrew the Face Shield cover on both sides and set aside. NOTE: Use caution to ensure Face Shield does not get scratched by screw threads.

2 The Helmet retention system and inflatable liner tubing is connected with a one-wrap VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop fastener when delivered. Remove the one-wrap fastener and set aside. When storing or transporting the Helmet, it is good practice to use this wrap to keep the retention system and tubing from moving around inside the Helmet.

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CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR DONNING THE EOD 10E ENSEMBLE

Sizing Chart EOD® 10E Sizing Small Medium Large Extra-Large Height 152-170 cm 165-180 cm 175-190 cm 185-198 cm 5'0" - 5'7" 5'5" - 5'11" 5'9" - 6'3" 6'1" - 6'6" Weight 49-76 kg 60-90 kg 80-110 kg 95-125 kg 108-167 lbs 132-198 lbs 176-242 lbs 209-275 lbs

CAUTION: There are two critical steps towards ensuring the EOD® 10E Suit fits as intended.

FIRST STEP: Don the Trousers such that the waistband lumbar pad sits in the small of the back. SECOND STEP: Ensure secure engagement of the VELCRO® Brand Loop patch on the trouser lumbar pad with the corresponding VELCRO® Brand Hook patch of the Back Protector (already installed in Rear Jacket).

NOTE – This engagement MUST be done at the appropriate height, such that the padded shoulder pads of the Back Protector are ‘lightly’ resting on the shoulders (ability to easily insert fingers between shoulder pads and user’s shoulder). Rear jacket will appear slightly too high, but will settle/drop appropriately when Front Jacket and Plate Package are donned.

WARNING: IF THESE FIRST TWO STEPS ARE NOT ADHERED TO, PROPER FIT, MOBILITY AND ! PROTECTION/COVERAGE CAN BE COMPROMISED.

Consequences (either too high or too low) from not following these steps are described here: A. Rear Collar Height: if too low, a small gap/inadequate overlap between the rear Suit collar and EOD® 10E Helmet. If too high, too much rear collar/Helmet overlap, resulting in decreased head mobility and front inner collar of the Rear Jacket being too high (perceived choking while donning, or inability to sufficient close the front inner collar). B. Sleeve fit/mobility: too high or too low will both result in decreased mobility of the arms. C. Too high or too low will result in inadequate alignment of the large side VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop enclosures between the Rear Jacket and Front Jacket, thereby increasing risk of jacket opening on mission or opening during a blast event. D. No perceived weight transfer off the shoulders to the hips if too low. Slightly unstable, mobility and visibility- reduced jacket & collar if too high.

NOTE: A minimum of 4” of VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop engagement is required on each side of the Jacket Assembly.

The images in this section show the critical areas of donning.

NOTE: If any size of standard Trousers do not provide enough room in the calves and thighs, Trouser Expansions are available. Contact your Med-Eng Representative.

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Correct Donning

Incorrect Donning

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Lumbar Alignment The VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners on the trousers must rest in the small of the back.

Too Low Correct Height Too High

Trousers Alignment The trousers should sit at a comfortable height that allows for movement. If they are too high or too low, the range of motion will be restricted.

Too Low Correct Height Too High

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Yoke - Alignment

CORRECT The back protector is sufficiently high, as shown by the complete coverage of the back protector over the yoke of the trousers.

INCORRECT The back protector is too low, as shown by the visibility of the yoke from the trousers.

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Collar - Alignment

Correct lumbar VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fastener engagement brings the collar height to the right location and allows a full range of motion.

Misalignment Incorrect placement of lumbar (too low) and side VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fastener will impede the range of motion and diminish protection.

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Collar Location

Collar Height Location

Left side shows the incorrect placement of the lumbar VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fastener (too low), seen by the collar at the wrong height. This impedes flexibility as shown on the right.

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Jacket Alignment - Correct

NOTE: A minimum of 4” of VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop engagement is required on each side of the Jacket Assembly. ✓

Jacket Misalignment

The side VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fastener is not properly engaged. This can be caused by the incorrect placement of the lumbar VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop or by improper dressing. This can diminish protection and restrict range of motion.

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Helmet Orientation

Note how the Helmet sits well above the eyebrows. This is correct. Red tabs should be in the down position in order to make them easier to locate.

Helmet Donning When donning the helmet, release the air pressure from the previous usage, to allow a better fit.

1 It is important to first pull straight out.

2 Pull straight down 2

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SUGGESTED DRESSING PROCEDURE Foot Protection

The EOD® 10E generation of Foot Protectors provide superior ergonomics and walking ability over previous gen- erations of boot covers. The Toe Protector is “shoe-shaped” and provides excellent fragmentation coverage.

CAUTION: Fasten a grounding strap around each leg. Both straps must be in direct contact with the skin. Position the toe grounder over the boots as shown. Make sure the dome snaps are securely attached.

Foot Protection Not Worn If Foot Protection Worn

NOTE: The Foot Protection is marked “L” and “R” on the inside.

1 Loosen straps on both sides of Toe Protector evenly.

2 Slide toe of boot into Toe Protector ensuring boot is completely inserted.

3 Pull heel support over heel of boot resting just above heel.

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4 Pull both straps evenly until tight.

5 Test and adjust both Toe Protectors until boots are not loose inside. A A Heel supports should be resting just above heels B The grounding strap should be resting under the heel. B

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Don Full Foot Protectors (optional component)

1 Disengage Boa® System by pulling ratcheting barrel to rear. Boa® cable will then be allowed to extend when toe and heel are pulled apart.

2 Once completely extended the final step is to disconnect buckle by squeezing tabs together.

4 Insert toe of boot into toe section of Foot Protector ensuring that boot is completely inserted.

5 Slide heel portion of Foot Protector over heel of boot. The heel section slides inside the toe section.

6 Connect buckle on outside face of Foot Protector.

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7 To tighten Boa® System, push in the ratcheting barrel until it clicks.

8 Wind ratcheting barrel clockwise until Foot Protector is snug.

9 Test and adjust both Foot Protectors until they are no longer loose on feet. Both heel and toe will be fully inserted and cables will run naturally around outside of Foot Protectors without twists.

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Trousers The EOD® 10E Trousers are a one-piece construction. They consist of a yoke with suspenders assembly and Trousers. Access to the Trousers for donning and doffing is achieved through VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners and zippers. In the factory packed condition, the Trousers will have all of the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners fully engaged and the zippers will be closed to the quick release mechanism. The Quick Release Mechanism is located at the top of each leg zipper. It is advised that the quick release mechanism is not used for normal operation of the zippers, but for emergency doffing only, as it can cause undue wear and tear on the zippers. 1 From factory packed state, undo waistband by pulling up on nylon strap.

2 Loosen waistband cinch straps by lifting up on plastic buckles and pulling excess strap towards front of Trousers. Do this for each side.

3 Unzip Trouser legs completely.

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Donning Trousers

1 Holding shoulder straps in hand, step over groin material of Trousers then place shoulder straps over shoulders.

NOTE: For proper orientation, ensure that black patch of Trouser front is facing forward, and in centre of waist.

2 Attach waistband around waist loosely.

Using the adjustment buckles on shoulder straps, adjust 3 Trouser height so that lumbar pad located on the back of waistband is placed into small of back.

NOTE: When properly adjusted, waistband should be resting over hips.

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4 Make final waistband adjustment using front opening only, then attach front of Trousers to waistband by orienting black patch on centre line of body.

5 Attach left and right upper Trouser openings to waist band.

NOTE: When properly fitted, theVELCRO ® Brand Hook and Loop patches will have maximum contact with waistband.

6 Zip up Trousers from bottom to top, ensuring not to pull zipper past quick release mechanism at top of zipper tape.

NOTE: Ensure zipper is not being used to force trouser together. If zipper does not travel smoothly and with comfortable force from one finger, ensure zipper is not being pulled over a bend. Do not force material together or force the zipper over caught lining. Unzip until zipper moves freely, then rezip. Never use tools or excessive force on zipper.

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7 Confirm fit by conducting one or two deep knee bends.

8 Once satisfied, secure Trousers snugly around waist by holding cinch straps and pulling forward to lock the Trousers firmly over the hips. NOTE: The user should feel the lumbar foam in or around the small of their back.

Caution: When cinching the waistband straps, pull straps in a forward, horizontal direction (in-line with sewn-in section of webbing). Upward or downward pulling can put undue strain on the ladder-lock buckles at the back of the trouser waistband.

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9 Adjust calf straps for comfort and to help retain the shin plates.

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Helmet

The EOD 10E Helmet consists of a Helmet Shell and a Face Shield. It incorporates a new Helmet Retention System that moves the Helmet’s centre of balance to a more comfortable location in relation to the user’s head. This, along with reduced weight and a more comfortable and simplified sizing system, will reduce the neck and shoulder fatigue experienced by the technician. Helmet sizing is accomplished through an inflatable liner inside the Helmet Shell. When initially delivered, the Helmet has all of the straps fully compressed, Face Shield is in a down and locked position, and the Helmet Liner is deflated. NOTE: Med-Eng has designed and tested the EOD 10E Helmet to be compatible with most styles of ballistic and prescription eye wear (when worn) to ensure a full protective seal of the ear cups. Users are cautioned that eye wear that has thick frames and/or arms should be verified by donning Helmet prior to operational use to ensure the highest level of ear protection.

1 If desired, the supplied Balaclava can be placed on the head at any point prior to donning EOD 10E Helmet.

2 Prepare Helmet for donning by opening Face Shield. Press on the button/latch and lift upwards.

3 Connect the inflation bulb and turn the valve counter-clockwise to release air. Leave valve open until inflation step.

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4 Extend Helmet Retention System by holding the red tabs and pulling the straps towards the chin cup.

TIP: To ease donning it is recommended that the chin strap is placed over the brow of the Helmet Shell.

5 With Helmet upside down, Face Shield towards your body, place thumbs through tan strap loop connected to Ear Defenders. TIP: Ear Defenders should be positioned as shown.

NOTE: The EOD 10E Helmet is designed to accom- modate inner ear plugs, which will also enhance protection. If SOPs require ear plugs, insert ear plugs prior to placing Helmet on head.

6 Place Helmet on head, adjusting the ear cups over ears, and remove thumbs from loops.

NOTE: Ensure proper orientation and location of nape pad over neck prior to tightening retention system or inflating the liner.

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7 Landmark Chin Strap on chin.

8 Grasp both Retention System straps near rear buckles and pull forward to tighten around back of head.

WARNING: Ears must be completely covered by Ear Defenders to benefit from the protection against blast overpressure. 9 Move your hands near the upper buckles and pull Retention System straps downward for a firm fit on head.

NOTE: Ensure there is a secure fit of the Ear Defenders over ears to allow for maximum blast overpressure protection.

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10 Close the valve on Inflation Bulb by turning the cap clockwise.

11 Squeeze Inflation Bulb until sizing liner is snug and comfortable on head. Avoid over inflating.

NOTE: Move head side to side to distribute air and then re-adjust air pressure if necessary.

CAUTION: If the Helmet still feels unstable after inflating the sizing liner, deflate the sizing liner, tighten the Retention System and then re- inflate the sizing liner for a snug fit.

12 Disconnect Inflation Bulb and stow in Helmet Carry bag or Suit pocket.

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Jacket The EOD 10E Jacket Assembly comprises three major components: the Rear Jacket (with Back Protector), Front Jacket, and Plate assembly. The Back Protector provides impact and blast overpressure protection as well as being the distribution manifold for the Suit Ventilation System. This design reduces the amount of time required to don the suit. The Back Protector also connects to the waistband of the rear of the Trousers via a VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop closure. This connection improves Suit weight distribution by placing the weight of the complete Jacket assembly onto the hips. By doing this, Med-Eng has further reduced neck and back strain while wearing the EOD 10E ensemble.

NOTE: To properly secure the front Jacket to the rear Jacket, it is critical that all VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop patches are aligned properly and that all VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop is completely engaged. Although the Suit has been designed to be donned by one person, Med-Eng recommends that an assistant is used during the donning process to ensure that all of the attachment points are properly engaged.

Don Jacket

1 Prepare Rear Jacket for use by disengaging chest VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners.

2 Pick up Rear Jacket and place arms into sleeves. TIP: Be sure to tuck the inflation tube under the Rear Jacket so it does not snag or catch on the Front Jacket.

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3 Adjust Back Protector by lifting up and attaching securely to VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop patch on rear of Trousers.

NOTE: The Back Protector should be raised so that the yoke fits into the back of the neck. SeeY oke Alignment on page 27. This will maximize back, and blast overpressure protection.

NOTE: Ensure that the fan housing intake in the Back Protector is NOT covered by the rear of the Jacket.

WARNING: Use caution not to insert foreign objects into the fan housing when the fan is in operation. Failure to do so will cause a malfunction of the ventilation system.

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4 Connect Helmet to Multi-Connector Cable (MCC).

5 Reattach VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fastener on chest.

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6 Pick up Front Jacket and line up with colored VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners on Rear Jacket (red to red, yellow to yellow).

7 Ensure that zipper for Plate Assembly has been completely unzipped.

8 Engage side VELCRO® Brand Hook on front pouch to Loop on both sides of Rear Jacket ensuring equal coverage on both sides so that Chest Plates are centered on torso. NOTE: A minimum of 4” of VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop engagement is required on each side of the Jacket Assembly.

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9 Insert Plate Assembly, with Groin Plate oriented downward, into plate pocket.

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10 Connect VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop strip located on inside of plate pocket to the strip on strike face of Plate Assembly.

NOTE: The VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners on these two assemblies are identical in size and must be matched up perfectly to provide sufficient security.

11 Secure Plate Assembly to Suit by completely closing side zipper.

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Close the Face Shield by depressing the latch 12 and guide into place using the opposite hand until an audible “click” is heard. Release the latch. Push up on Face Shield to confirm secure latching.

13 Connect sides of front collar to rear collar on both sides.

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SUGGESTED DOFFING PROCEDURE Always turn the electronics off via the Remote Control before doffing.

1 Open the collar. Open Face Shield by depressing latch until it is in open and locked position.

2 Unzip the front pouch and remove the plate assembly.

3 Unfasten VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop on the Front Jacket and remove.

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4 Disengage Neck VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop and disconnect the Helmet from the MCC.

5 Remove Rear Jacket.

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6 Grasp red tabs at rear of Helmet, pull away and to the side to loosen Retention System.

7 Rotate Helmet forward to remove from head.

NOTE: it is recommended that the Inflatable Sizing Liner be deflated after each use. Failure to deflate could cause sizing and fit issues where Helmets are shared. To deflate bladder, reconnect Inflation Bulb and turn thumb screw counter clockwise to release air. It may be necessary to squeeze bladder to allow air to escape. The bladder must be fully deflated prior to transport to high altitudes, or by air.

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8 Pull cinch strap buckles to rear to release tension on waist straps.

9 Grasp side handles at sides of Trouser waist and pull forward. This movement will disengage the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop fasteners at waist.

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10 Bend at waist, zip down each side zipper and completely disengage from zipper tapes. Note: Quick release function should not be used for routine doffing as it may cause premature zipper wear.

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11 Pull nylon strap at centre of trouser waist to remove waist belt.

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12 Remove straps from shoulders.

13 Walk forward away from Trousers.

14 Lift one buckle at a time while pulling on heel support to loosen the toe protector.

15 Once straps are completely loose, remove foot from Toe Protector.

16 Disconnect the snap on Grounding Strap and remove from the boot.

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Doff Foot Protectors (optional product)

1 Disengage Boa® System by pulling ratcheting barrel to rear.

2 Separate heel and toe by pulling two sections apart.

3 Disengage buckle, and remove foot from Foot Protector.

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EMERGENCY DOFFING PROCEDURE

The EOD® 10E may be removed very quickly in an emergency situation. Emergency doffing of the Suit by the user is possible in less than 20 seconds. The following steps are the suggested method of emergency doffing the EOD® 10E Bomb Suit Ensemble.

NOTE: During this operation, it will not be necessary to manually disconnect the Helmet from the Suit. The Helmet connector will disconnect automatically.

1 With right hand grasp front toggle and with left hand grasp left rear toggle. Pull both toggles away from Suit simultaneously.

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2 Continue pulling until entire left side of Front Jacket breaks free of all VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop attachments. Weight of Suit will provide momentum required to disconnect VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop closure at small of back and Helmet MCC connector.

3 Allow Rear Jacket to fall to floor.

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4 After Rear Jacket falls to the floor, the side zipper quick disconnects on Trousers will be accessible.

5 Pull up on rings located on zipper sliders. This operation will separate zippers allowing Trousers to be removed.

6 Undo waistband by pulling nylon strap away from body. Keeping hold of the waistband, continue to pull forward on the front of the Trousers until the front and back of the Trousers have separated.

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7 Throw suspenders off shoulders.

8 Pull red tabs at rear of Retention System outwards and rotate Helmet off head.

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10 Walk out of Trousers.

11 Once away from emergency, remove Foot Protection.

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EMERGENCY DOFFING FOR INJURED/INCAPACITATED PERSON - FACE UP

WARNING: Use appropriate First Aid procedures to stabilize, move or lift an injured person. 1 Open the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners at the collar. 2 Unzip the Front Jacket. 3 Remove the Plate Assembly. 4 Open the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop closures on the Front Ballistic Pouch (red and yellow) at the top of the chest and at the sides of the suit. Handles have been provided to ease the disengagement of the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop closures. 5 Remove the Front Jacket. 6 Unfasten the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop (black) patch at the chest to completely open the Rear Jacket. Unzip the technician’s sleeves by disengaging the zippers starting at the wrist. Each zipper runs from the 7 wrist to the arm pit. Expose arms by unfolding sleeves. 8 Unfasten the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop closure at the waistband of the Trousers. On either side of the Trouser hips are quick release zippers. Pull up towards hips to engage the quick 9 release mechanism. Once disengaged, the zippers will be easy to pull apart.

10 Open the Trousers to expose the technician’s legs. 11 Disconnect all of the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners at the waist. 12 Disconnect the Suspenders by pushing the round button on the buckle.

Unfasten the Foot Protection (if worn) by squeezing the tabs on the buckle. Slide the heel portion from under 13 the foot and remove the remaining Foot Protector by pulling the toe portion off of the boot.

WARNING: Other than for immediate emergency life saving measures, Med-Eng does not recommend the removal of the Helmet without the advice of trained medical personnel.

14 If possible, the first responders should position themselves at the head of the technician. Keeping the technician’s head and neck stable, open the Face Shield. Using the red retention straps, loosen the retention system. Keeping the chin strap elevated away from the technician’s face and maintaining control of the head and neck – the first responder removes the Helmet by pulling the Helmet straight off the head. 15 Use appropriate first aid procedures to lift and move the injured person.

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EMERGENCY DOFFING FOR INJURED/INCAPACITATED PERSON - FACE DOWN

1 Open the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners at the sides of the suit. 2 Unzip the sleeves by detaching the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners at the wrist and unzipping the sleeve from the wrist to the arm pit. 3 Disconnect the Front Jacket VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners at the chest. You will need to reach under the torso to reach the sternum connection points. This can be done by rolling the body slightly to the left side. 4 Remove the Rear Jacket. 5 Release the leg zippers by pulling up on the zipper rings to activate the quick release mechanism. Once the zippers are pulled past the spring, they will disengage easily. Detach completely to the ankle. 6 Begin separating the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop on the waist by pulling the front of the Trousers away from the waist belt on both sides. 7 While kneeling on the right side of the body, roll the hips slightly to the left to expose the attachment point in the centre of the waist. 8 Detach the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners at this point and remove the Trousers to expose the legs. 9 Unfasten the Toe Protectors (if worn) by squeezing the tabs on the buckle. Pull the toe protector off the boot. 10 Med-Eng does not recommend removing the Helmet in the Face Down position. Once the Suit has been doffed, the technician should be moved to the Face Up position before attempting to remove the Helmet. 11 If possible, the first responders should position themselves at the head of the technician. Keeping the technician’s head and neck stable, open the Face Shield. Using the red retention straps, loosen the retention system. Keeping the chin strap elevated away from the technician’s face and maintaining control of the head and neck – the first responder removes the Helmet by pulling the Helmet straight off the head.

WARNING: Other than for immediate emergency life saving measures, Med-Eng does not recommend the removal of the Helmet without the advice of trained medical personnel.

12 The First Responders will now have access to the injured person. 13 Use appropriate first aid procedures to lift and move the injured person.

Important Information: While the NIJ standard requires the ability to doff the EOD 10E Bomb Suit face down, Med-Eng recommends the operator be “rolled over” and the procedure for Incapacitated Doffing – Face up be followed (see page 63). Users should follow standard protocol (medical advice) for moving/ rolling an incapacitated person. The user video included on the USB stick in the manual provides a visual demonstration of a standard roll-over procedure. Always consult trained medical personnel prior to moving an incapacitated person.

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EMERGENCY EXTRACTION OF AN INJURED PERSON

WARNING: Use appropriate First Aid procedures to stabilize, move or lift an injured person. The EOD® 10E has been equipped with a unique man-down Drag Rescue System (DRS). This device, which is located at the back of the Collar on the inside, is very similar to the system currently in use on Firefighter Bunker Gear. To use the DRS, clip a carabiner or hook onto the strap and pull. The DRS will deploy automatically and will support the head during a scenario where a technician has fallen and must be dragged to safety.

In order to reset the DRS: 1. The rear collar must be opened and the ballistic insert removed. 2. Unzip the sleeves starting at the wrist; 3. Open the zipper to access the Jacket ballistic insert; and 4. Pull the straps through until they are snug where the yellow VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop connects at the rear collar. WARNING: Never use the Drag Rescue System if the injured person is in the face down position. Once the injured person is away from the area of danger, follow the steps for Emergency Doffing in the Face up Position. NOTE: The Drag Rescue System should only be used in an emergency situation. Do not use this device during training exercises, or the Suit may become damaged.

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OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU)

The RCU is similar in design to the previous version used on the EOD® 9; however, it has additional features that provide improved operator experience and necessary feedback while conducting render safe procedures. There are four main screens: Home, Lights, Audio and Fan. Within each screen, the submenus allow the operator to control the functions of the Helmet and Suit. The RCU will return to the home screen after 30 seconds of non- use. This section describes in detail the functions of the RCU. NOTE: To avoid warnings/alarms, always turn off the RCU prior to disconnecting from helmet.

RCU Buttons The RCU buttons activate features on the Suit and Helmet. Some features include: lights, ventilation fans, turbo mode, VCS, audio controls, etc.

A G

B F

C G

D H E

A Helmet Light Button - Opens the Lights Page on the RCU screen - Controls the ON/OFF function of the White LEDs - Controls the ON/OFF function of the Red and Blue LEDs when selected

B Helmet Volume Button - Opens the Comms page on the RCU screen - Once inside comms page, this button becomes a select button

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C Fan Button - Opens the Fans page on the RCU screen - Once inside Fans page, this button becomes a select button

D Turbo Button - Turns on the Helmet Turbo function

E RCU Soft Keys - Provide access to the RCU menu system and provides functionality depending on which page/screen is active

F RCU Home Button - Allows the Operator to go back to the System Home Screen

G RCU Up and Down Buttons - Operates the increase and decrease of the fans, speakers, microphones, timers, and clocks

H RCU Power Button - Powers the system on and off - Normally glows green to indicate functioning without any faults - Green will turn to red on any software or hardware faults NOTE: If the RCU is in light discipline mode, the power light will not illuminate. To Power Up, hold down button for at least 1/2 second and release To Power Down, hold down button for at least 2 seconds. Wait for the RCU LCD to display shut down and button must be fully released to shut down system

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LCD Icons

The RCU system LCD display changes screen as a visual indication to the user of the system status.

The RCU has been programmed to provide information in two separate modes; text and icons. The RCU firmware application makes use of custom library icons. These icons are used for menu navigation and system status. A brief explanation is provided for each icon shown below.

All icons along the bottom menu of the screen correspond to the Soft Key directly below. Press the Soft Key to activate the feature identified in the following tables.

Common Icons

- Menu scroll button used to scroll through RCU screens (home page, comms page, etc.)

- Finger pointer button used to navigate/select options on current screen X

- Apply button used to accept configuration changes (setting clock, user profiles, etc.)

- Cancel button used to decline configuration changes (setting clock, user profiles, etc.)

- Plus sign used to indicate the incremental increase when modifying an adjustable parameter (fans, lights, etc.)

- Minus sign used to indicate the incremental decrease when modifying an adjustable parameter (fans, lights, etc.)

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Home Screen Icons

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X TOP ROW - STATUS ICONS VCS icon used to indicate status (OFF, standby, active) No icon - OFF Icon not highlighted - Standby Icon highlighted - Active Lights Icon indicates light function (white, red or blue headlamps) No icon - All three OFF Icon - one of three are ON

Comms Icon used to indicate the incoming third party radio communications mute status Speaker icon will always be shown If speaker muted, icon will have a slash through it

Fan Status Icon used to indicate the status of the fans If Helmet is in Turbo mode, the Turbo Fan Icon will appear No icon - both fans at zero speed Icon - at least one fan is on MIDDLE ROW - STATUS ICONS Communication icon used to indicate when PEM is connected to the RCU Highlighted - Communications are established between PEM and RCU Not Highlighted - No communication between PEM and RCU

Battery icon used to display the battery capacity of the system. The text above the icon will display the battery type, and as the battery depletes, the icon will show the level of depletion

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Home Screen Icons

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BOTTOM ROW Stopwatch button used to navigate to the chronograph page

Alarm/Warning button used to indicate alarm/warning is active and navigate to the alarms page Alarm button shown here, Warning button shown in image above If both an Alarm and Warning are active, the Alarm button will be highlighted. This will stay highlighted until user acknowledges/postpones alarm or warning in the alarms screens. Comms Mute button used to mute/unmute incoming audio in third party radio comms Highlighted - Muted Not Highlighted - Not Muted

- Menu scroll button used to scroll through RCU screens (repeated on each home screen)

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Press #4 to scroll to the next home screen menu.

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System Test button used to navigate to the system test page

VCS icon used to enable/disable the VCS and indicate status (OFF, standby) Highlighted - Standby or Active Not highlighted - OFF

User Profiles button used to navigate to the user profiles page

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Press #4 twice to scroll to the next home screen menu.

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Suit Speaker button used to mute/unmute the Suit speaker Highlighted - Muted Not Highlighted - Unmuted (Enabled)

RCU backlight control (ON/OFF) NOTE: When the red head lamps are turned on, the backlight automatically turns off (if currently on). User must turn backlight ON manually. This is a night mode feature.

Battery Selection icon used to select the battery chemistry of the system - select icon, the use the “+” or “-” button to scroll through battery selection • “390.A” text selects a BB-390/U NiMH (P/N: 8003064) – 9.0Ah @ 12V; • “390.B” text selects a Bren-Tronics BB-390B/U (P/N: BT-70790B) - 9.8Ah @ 12V; • “2590.K” text selects a Bren-Tronics Lithium BB-2590 (P/N: BT-70791CK) - 14.4Ah @ 15V; • “2590.E” text selects a Bren-Tronics Lithium BB-2590 (P/N: BT-70791CE) - 17.4Ah @ 15V; • “2590.G” text selects a Bren-Tronics Lithium BB-2590 (P/N: BT-70791CG) - 19.8Ah @ 15V; • “2590.2” text selects a Ultra-Life Lithium UBI-2590 (P/N: UBBL02) - 14.4Ah @ 15V; • “2590.1” text selects a Ultra-Life Lithium UBI-2590 (P/N: UBBL10) - 14.4Ah @ 15V; • “2590.4” text selects a Ultra-Life Lithium UBI-2590 (P/N: UBBL10-01) - 15.6Ah @ 15V; • “2590.3” text selects a Ultra-Life Lithium UBI-2590 (P/N: UBBL13) - 17.4Ah @ 15V; • “2590.5” text selects a Ultra-Life Lithium UBI-2590 (P/N: UBBL38) - 5.8Ah @ 15V; • “ALK” text selects 24 Alkaline AA-cell batteries; and • “NiMH” text selects 24 NiMH AA-cell batteries NOTE: YOU MUST ACKNOWLEDGE BATTERY SELECTION BY PRESSING THE BATTERY SELECTION ICON AGAIN.

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Press #4 three times to scroll to the next home screen menu.

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In this screen you can choose between text and icons, access the Set Clock feature and call up the System Information.

Aa Text / Icons button used to switch between an English text or icon based menu system

Set Clock button used to set the clock

System Information button used to navigate to the system information page

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Chronograph Page Icons

From the main home screen page, press #1 to go to the chronograph screen.

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00:00.00 00:00

Stopwatch button used to navigate to the chronograph page, and is also used to select the stopwatch To activate, press #3 (start button)

Alarm Timer button used to select the alarm timer to be under control - after selecting this button, then use the “+”/”-” buttons to add time. The “+” button sets time in increments of 10 minutes. Use the “-” button to reduce time in 1 minute increments. If the timer expires a warning (code 050) will be raised to alert the user Start button used to start the stopwatch or alarm timer. This button will turn to a stop button if the timer or stopwatch is selected and running

Reset button that resets the stopwatch or the timer depending on which one is under control and running.

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Alarm Page Icons

From the main home screen page, press #2 to go to the alarm screen. NOTE: If there is an alarm activated, the alarm icon will be highlighted.

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Apply and Acknowledge button used to select notification settings (Chime and/or HUD) and clear alarms or warnings depending which submenu (alarm or warning)

Postpone button used to select notification settings (Chime and/or HUD) and postpone alarms or warnings depending which submenu (alarm or warning). You can adjust the amount of time by using the “+”/”-” button

Finger pointer button used to navigate/select the notification settings (chime and/or HUD) Both Highlighted - both chime and HUD notifiers are on Not Highlighted - notifiers are off Both Not Highlighted - alarm/warning chime and HUD notifiers are disabled

NOTE: Use the Scroll button to toggle between Warnings and Alarms

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Press #1 to go to the system test menu. NOTE First screen is for the PEM and the second screen is for the RCU.

These screens are used to exercise the 390 functionality of the System (PEM) and the RCU and are used to run diagnostics at the factory.

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Press the Scroll Menu to get to the RCU page

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System Page - PEM Lights button used to run a full lights test on the PEM (takes 45-50 seconds) - runs lights test, then shuts all lights off - turns on white headlamps, then increases intensity every 2 seconds until it reaches the maximum, then lights shuts off -turns blue lights on, then off -turns red lights on, then off -turns blue HUD LED on, then increases intensity to the maximum, then shuts lights off -turns red HUD LED on, then increases intensity to the maximum, then shuts lights off Once complete, returns to the state before test was started.

Comms button used to run a speaker tone test on the PEM (takes about 20 seconds) - runs speaker output (tone) test then injects a tone (one low frequency tone, one high frequency tone) for each speaker output (left and right Helmet speakers, Suit (external) speaker, 3rd party and network comms audio outputs).

Fans button used to run a full Helmet and Suit fans test on the PEM (takes 40 seconds) - shuts off all fans - turns Helmet fan on, then increases speed every 2 seconds until it reaches the maximum, then turns the fan off - turns Suit fan on, then increases speed every 2 seconds until it reaches the maximum, then turns the fan off Once complete, returns to the state before test was started.

RCU Page Lights button used to run a full backlights test on the RCU (takes 45-50 seconds) - runs backlights test, then shuts all backlights off - turns the all backlights on - turns the light button backlight to high intensity - turns the comms button backlight to high intensity - turns the fan button backlight to high intensity - turns the turbo fan button backlight to high intensity - turns the power button green backlight on - turns the power button red backlight on Once complete, returns to the state before test was started. “Buttons” button used to run a button test on the RCU - User presses all buttons to ensure functionality, image of each button pressed will show beside the RCU icon Press #2 to get out of button test mode LCD button used to run a LCD test on the RCU (takes about 12 seconds) -After 2 seconds, LCD becomes clear, then all dark, then checker board appears, then inverted checker board, then one-line perimeter on the screen, then will go back to current screen

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User Profile Page Icons On the second menu screen, press #3 to go to the Users menu.

The RCU User Profile Page screen. From this screen you can add and edit up to four individual user or mission profiles, and revert to default settings for the Suit and Helmet electronics. There are up to four available slots where individual user settings can be saved and accessed by pressing an associated Soft Key. All ensemble electronic functions are available to be saved by the user. If the user attempts to retrieve settings from a user profile that had not been previously saved, an alarm will alert the user.

Select User Profile button used to retrieve a user profile from internal memory

Save User Profile button used to save a user profile to internal memory

Default Settings button used to load factory setting from internal memory

Go Back button used to navigate back to previous screen

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Retrieve User Settings Select User profile to retrieve settings in that profile (User Profile #3 shown above).

Cancel and return to Apply User Profile Home page Settings and return to Home page

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Save User Profile Settings Select User profile to save settings in that profile (User Profile #3 shown above).

Apply User Profile Cancel and return to Settings and return to Home page Home page

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Apply default settings Retrieve default settings and return to Home Cancel and return to page Home page

Go back 1 screen

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Third Home Screen Menu (press menu scroll button twice)

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Mute/unmute the Suit speaker

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Turn the backlights OFF/ON

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Changes battery type

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Battery icon highlighted, allows selection of battery.

NOTE: YOU MUST ACKNOWLEDGE BATTERY SELECTION BY PRESSING THE BATTERY SELECTION ICON AGAIN.

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Press menu scroll button three times to go to last home screen menu.

In this screen you can chose between text and icons, access the Set Clock feature and call up the System Information.

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TEXT / SET ABOUT SCROLL ICONS CLOCK SYSTEM DOWN

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Scroll Left Scroll Right

Scroll left or right to select the year, month, day, how, minute. While flashing, use the “+” or “-” buttons on the RCU to modify the date or time.

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System Information Page Icons

This screen gives information regarding the Registration Number, Software and hardware identification of both Suit and Helmet electronics.

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Helmet Icon used to indicate the PEM system information column in the table

RCU Icon used to indicate the RCU system information column in the table

Registration Number Icon used to indicate the registration number information row in the table

Hardware and Software Number Icon used to indicate the hardware and software version number information row in the table

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Light Page Icons From this screen, you can select the different colored lights, light intensity (including the Heads- up Display (HUD)), and enable/disable night discipline mode. The Lights Button on the face of

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NOTE: Only one set of headlamps (white, blue or red) can be turned ON at one time. Ex: turning ON blue headlamps will result in the white or red headlamps turning OFF (if currently ON).

Included with the EOD® 10E Helmet is a HUD. This device indicates when the VCS is in active mode (blue LED) and also when the Suit electronics (PEM) detects a fault (red LED) and a warning or alarm has been raised. Whenever a red LED lights up in the Helmet HUD, the immediate action is to look at the RCU for follow on information.

ON/OFF Switch used to turn white, red and blue Helmet lights ON/OFF

Night Mode button used to enable/disable night discipline mode When Night discipline is enabled, the light icon on the top status bar will have a slash through it, and the moon icon will be white with a black background

All lights, including headlamps, HUD and RCU backlights will be disabled regardless of what is currently enabled until night discipline mode is disabled from the lights screen

Headlamp Icon used to indicate which color light is under control and the ON status. The order of lights are: • White large outside; • Blue smaller inside; and • Red smaller centre. NOTE: Use the “+” and “-” to change the intensity of the white headlamps when selected Finger pointer button used to navigate/select options on current screen. This function allows for the selection of the three separate light options (white, blue and red).

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Adjusting Intensity of HUD lights

NOTE: Use the “+” and “-” to change the intensity of the HUD.

ON/OFF Switch used to enable/disable the HUD feature This feature operates like night discipline mode

Sun Icon button used to execute alarm HUD at highest brightness

Half Sun Icon button used to execute alarm HUD at lowest brightness

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Comms Page Icons

From this screen, you can select the different audio features of the ensemble. The Comms Button on the face of the RCU allows you to

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NOTE: Use the “+” and “-” to change the selected volume.

Headphone button used to select and control Ear Defender headphone volume. This icon is master volume for all incoming audio (situational awareness, VCS, and Communications). Multifunction clamp setting 90, 95, 100 dB. Situational Microphone button used to select and control right and left situational microphone gains

Left Headphone Icon used to indicate that left Ear Defender headphone volume has been selected for adjustment

Right Headphone Icon used to indicate that right Ear Defender headphone volume has been selected for adjustment

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Adjusting Situational Microphones

NOTE: Use the “+” and “-” to change the selected volume.

Left Microphone Icon used to indicate that left Situational Microphone gain has been selected for adjustment

Right Microphone Icon used to indicate that right Situational Microphone gain has been selected for adjustment

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Adjusting Volume for External Communications (radio or wired)

Finger Pointer toggles between Comms Headset and Network Headset control.

Comms Headset Icon used to indicate that radio comms volume has been selected for adjustment

Network Headset Icon used to indicate that network volume has been selected for adjustment

Comms Mute button used to mute/unmute incoming audio in third party radio comms Highlighted - Muted Not Highlighted - Not Muted

Network button used to turn on/off network power (expansion option) Highlighted - Active Not Highlighted - Not Active

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NOTE: Use the “+” and “-” to change the selected volume.

Press scroll menu twice

Finger Pointer toggles between side tone and chime control.

Side Tone Icon used to indicate that side tone volume is under control. It is used for adjusting both voice and throat microphone.

Alarm Chime icon used to indicate that alarm chime volume is under control

Alarm Chime button used to mute/unmute the alarm chime for both warning and alarm notifiers

Throat Mic button used to switch between voice and throat microphone Highlighted - Throat Mic Active (voice mic inactive) Not Highlighted - Voice Mic Active (throat mic inactive)

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NOTE: Use the “+” and “-” to change the selected volume.

Press scroll menu three times

Finger Pointer toggles between Suit speaker and VCS control.

The EOD 10E Suit Speaker is a unit that attaches to the outside of the Suit and provides voice amplification during situations where it is necessary for the technician’s voice to be heard outside of the Helmet. Suit Speaker Icon used to indicate that the volume has been selected for adjustment

VCS Icon used to indicate that volume is under control

Suit Speaker button used to mute/unmute the Suit speaker Highlighted - Muted Not Highlighted - Enabled

VCS icon used to enable/disable the VCS and indicate status (OFF, standby) Highlighted - Standby or Active Not highlighted - OFF

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Ventilation Fans Page Icons

The RCU Ventilation Fans Page screen. From this screen, you can select the volume of air flow from the two ensemble ventilation fans; Suit and 390 Helmet. Each ventilation fan can be adjusted independently or in unison. There are also features to operate the evaporative air cooling system and defogger (optional, if connected), and boost ventilation fans where required during an operation.

NOTE: Use the “+” and “-” to change the selected fan speed.

AC button used to enable/disable and display the status of the AC unit (optional future component)

Defogger button used to enable/disable and display the status of the defogger (optional future component)

Maximum Speed button used to ramp the Helmet and/or Suit ventilation fan to maximum setting

Helmet Icon used to indicate that the Helmet ventilation fan speed has been selected for adjustment

Suit Icon used to indicate that the Suit ventilation fan speed has been selected for adjustment

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Using Voice Command System (VCS) The EOD® 10E VCS is a standard feature that enables the technician to control Helmet and Suit functions through their voice. Key phrases to control the Remote Control Unit (RCU) are spoken into the Helmet. This reduces the user’s fatigue by decreasing the physical actions associated with lifting and lowering tools in order to press the buttons on the RCU. Med-Eng recommends operators practice using the VCS prior to operational use.

The VCS setup icon will appear on sub-menu 2 of the home screen that brings the user to the VCS setup screen.

VCS Setup Icon Button 1: ON/OFF switch used to enable/disable the VCS source (voice mic, throat mic, external radio, or network audio) that is selected by the finger pointer button.

Button 2: VCS icon used to enable/disable the VCS and indicate status (OFF, standby).

Highlighted - Standby or Active

Not highlighted - OFF. Button 3: Language Selection icon (globe) used to select the language of the VCS system - select icon, the use the “+” or “-” button to scroll through language selection • “US English” text selects US English; • “Australian English” text selects Australian English; and, • “Español” text selects Spanish.

Icon selects Android device via the radio interface (future option)

Icon selects Android device via the network audio (future option)

NOTE: YOU MUST ACKNOWLEDGE LANGUAGE SELECTION BY PRESSING THE LANGUAGE SELECTION ICON AGAIN

Button 4: Finger pointer button used to navigate/select VCS source options on current screen. This function allows for the selection of the four separate VCS source options (voice mic, throat mic, external radio, or network audio).

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VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM RULES Once activated, there must be at least one second of silence before reciting the trigger phrase and subject word(s) of the command phrase. The action word(s) of the command phrase must be recited within 3 seconds after the audio tone is played upon a successful subject word(s). The VCS will ignore any phrases recited during an audio prompt or audio tone. Use only the words listed below. Do not use any slang. Microphone Input Speech Recognition Description of Operation Dialog Recite the trigger phrase to transition the VCS from Standby Mode into Active Trigger Phrase Mode Plays an audio prompt “ready for command” to the user and then immediately “okay Helmet” transitions to Active Mode (from Standby Mode) Recite subject word(s), wait for audio tone and then recite the action word(s) Command Phrases within 3 seconds. VCS will play an additional audio tone upon a successful command phrase.

The VCS will transition back to Standby Mode automatically after 20 seconds from the last successful command.

Subject Word(s) Action Word(s) The VCS plays an audio prompt “command not recognized” upon unrecognized action word(s). The VCS plays an audio prompt “command cancelled” if a valid action word(s) is not recited. “searchlight” “activate” Turns ON white headlamps (Active Mode) “light” “shut down” Turns OFF all headlamps (Active Mode) “light” “higher” or “higher up” Increases intensity of white headlamps (Active Mode) if under control “light” “lower” or “lower down” Decreases intensity of white headlamps (Active Mode) if under control “blue light” “activate” Turns ON blue headlamps (Active Mode) “red light” “activate” Turns ON red headlamps (Active Mode) “Helmet airflow” “higher” or “higher up” Speeds up Helmet fan (Active Mode) “Helmet airflow” “lower” or “lower down” Slows down Helmet fan (Active Mode) “suit airflow” “higher” or “higher up” Speeds up Suit fan (Active Mode) “suit airflow” “lower” or “lower down” Slows down Suit fan (Active Mode) “turbo” “activate” Turns ON turbo mode on Helmet fan (Active Mode) “turbo” “shut down” Turns OFF turbo mode on Helmet fan (Active Mode) “audio” “higher” or “higher up” Increases headphone volume (Active Mode) “audio” “lower” or “lower down” Decreases headphone volume (Active Mode) “unmute” or “audio” Unmutes incoming radio comms (Active Mode) “activate” “silence” or “audio” Mutes incoming radio comms (Active Mode) “shut down” Increases volume of VCS audio output with respect to other audio signals and “VCS” “higher” or “higher up” plays audio prompt “louder” (Active Mode) Decreases volume of VCS audio output with respect to other audio signals and “VCS” “lower” or “lower down” plays audio prompt “softer” (Active Mode) “loudspeaker” “activate” Turns ON Suit speaker (Active Mode) “loudspeaker” “shut down” Turns OFF Suit speaker (Active Mode) “loudspeaker” “higher” or “higher up” Increases Suit speaker volume (Active Mode) “loudspeaker” “lower” or “lower down” Decreases Suit speaker volume (Active Mode)

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SPANISH VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM RULES

Once activated, there must be at least one second of silence before reciting the trigger phrase and subject word(s) of the command phrase. The action word(s) of the command phrase must be recited within 3 seconds after the audio tone is played upon a successful subject word(s). The VCS will ignore any phrases recited during an audio prompt or audio tone. Use only the words listed below. Do not use any slang. Microphone Input Speech Recognition Dialog Description of Operation

Recite the trigger phrase to transition the VCS from Standby Mode Trigger Phrase into Active Mode Plays an audio prompt “Esperando orden” to the user and then imme- “okay casco” diately transitions to Active Mode (from Standby Mode) Recite subject word(s), wait for audio tone and then recite the action Command Phrases word(s) within 3 seconds. VCS will play an additional audio tone upon a successful command phrase.

The VCS will transition back to Standby Mode automatically after 20 seconds from the last successful command.

Subject Word(s) Action Word(s) The VCS plays an audio prompt “Orden no reconocida” upon unrecognized action word(s). The VCS plays an audio prompt “Orden cancelada” if a valid action word(s) is not recited. “luz blanca” “activar” Turns ON white headlamps (Active Mode) “luces casco” “apagar” Turns OFF all headlamps (Active Mode) “luces casco” “aumentar” or “incrementar” Increases intensity of white headlamps (Active Mode) if under control “luces casco” “reducir” or “disminuir” Decreases intensity of white headlamps (Active Mode) if under control “luz azul” “activar” Turns ON blue headlamps (Active Mode) “luz roja” “activar” Turns ON red headlamps (Active Mode) “ventilacion casco” “aumentar” or “incrementar” Speeds up Helmet fan (Active Mode) “ventilacion casco” “reducir” or “disminuir” Slows down Helmet fan (Active Mode) “ventilacion traje” “aumentar” or “incrementar” Speeds up Suit fan (Active Mode) “ventilacion traje” “reducir” or “disminuir” Slows down Suit fan (Active Mode) “turbo” “activar” Turns ON turbo mode on Helmet fan (Active Mode) “turbo” “apagar” Turns OFF turbo mode on Helmet fan (Active Mode) “audio” “aumentar” or “incrementar” Increases headphone volume (Active Mode) “audio” “reducir” or “disminuir” Decreases headphone volume (Active Mode) “audio” “activar” or “restaurar” Unmutes incoming radio comms (Active Mode) “audio” “apagar” or “silencio” Mutes incoming radio comms (Active Mode) Increases volume of VCS audio output with respect to other audio “sistema” “aumentar” or “incrementar” signals and plays audio prompt “aumentado” (Active Mode) Decreases volume of VCS audio output with respect to other audio “sistema” “reducir” or “disminuir” signals and plays audio prompt “reducido” (Active Mode) “altavoz” “activar” Turns ON Suit speaker (Active Mode) “altavoz” “apagar” Turns OFF Suit speaker (Active Mode)

“altavoz” “aumentar” or “incrementar” Increases Suit speaker volume (Active Mode)

“altavoz” “reducir” or “disminuir” Decreases Suit speaker volume (Active Mode)

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TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If the Helmet fan turns ON at 100% and stays ON after an RCU power down, and alarm code 012 is active, then the user must disconnect the power from the battery to reset the system. This is the safety critical hardware override. HARDWARE FAULTS PRIMARY ELECTRONICS MODULE (PEM) Fault Number Description Cause Solution 001 Battery voltage has dropped below warn- 30 minutes left of battery -Reduce load (turn fans/lights etc. down) ing threshold capacity at current load -Replace/Recharge battery 002 Battery voltage has dropped below alarm 20 minutes left of battery -Reduce load (turn fans/lights etc. down) threshold capacity -Replace/Recharge battery 003 Battery voltage has dropped below empty Battery depleted -Reduce load (turn fans/lights etc. down) threshold -Replace/Recharge battery 004 LED HUD Fault (blue or red LEDs) Cable connections -Check Helmet Connection -Check Face Shield Connection -Run LED diagnostics (as per diagnostics section) 005 PEM DSP co-processor not responding -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) 006 Battery Channel 1 Fault Over voltage, under voltage, -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and short circuit, or thermal ON) overload -Replace/recharge battery 007 Battery Channel 1 Fault Over voltage, under voltage, -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and short circuit, or thermal ON) overload -Replace/recharge battery 008 Defroster Fault (future option) Short circuit, or thermal -Disconnect defroster to see if fixed overload -Reconnect -If fault persists, replace defroster 009 PEM Power to RCU Fault RCU disconnected (cable -Connect RCU bends, or fails) 010 Main Processor Power Failure Low battery voltage (<7V) -Replace/recharge battery 011 Non-Critical Power Supply Failure Contact Med-Eng Fault logic: 1. white headlamps will turn off if currently on, and will stay off 2. Suit Fan will turn off (if on) and Helmet will turn on at 100% 012 Hardware has overridden MCU -Disconnect the power from the battery to reset this fault, and power cycle 013 White Headlamps Alarm Over voltage, under voltage, -Disconnect Face Shield to see if issue is short circuit, or thermal resolved overload -Reconnect -If problem persists, replace headlamp assembly 014 Air conditioner fault, (future option) Pressing the air conditioner -Turn air conditioner off by pressing the but- when not connected ton again. 021 Helmet fan Tachometer fault Cabling issue -Check for pinched or severed cables in the back of the Helmet. 022 Suit fan Tachometer fault Cabling issue -Check for pinched or severed cables in the back of the Suit 030 Battery Voltage Channel 1 - Alarm Voltage Range is not within -Replace/Recharge battery 7-20V 031 Battery Voltage Channel 2 - Alarm Voltage Range is not within -Replace/Recharge battery 7-20V

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032 Battery mismatch Warning Batteries are mismatched in -Ensure all batteries are of the same type (alka- holder, or incorrect battery line or NiMH) type selected -Select the correct battery type by scrolling through the list as detailed in the RCU section of the User Manual. 033 PEM Over Temperature Alarm PEM has become too hot -Cool PEM by reducing load (turn down lights, fans etc.) 034 Digital microphone Alarm (any or all of the Helmet is disconnected -Ensure Helmet is connected three microphones) If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 035 Battery pack warning Battery cells reversed or Power down the system and check/replace all depleted battery cells 036 PEM fan drive alarm -Power cycle system (turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) 041 Battery Voltage Alarm Voltage Range is not within -Check Battery voltage is within 7-20V 7-20V -Recharge/Replace batteries 042 Power Button not functioning Power button wiring is -Only way to shut down system is to discon- shorted to ground nect battery (safety critical hardware override) -Contact Med-Eng 043 RealTime Clock Coin cell battery voltage Battery Voltage is low -Replace coin cell in RCU 044 Main Processor Power Failure Low battery voltage (<7V) -Replace/recharge battery

SOFTWARE FAULTS PRIMARY ELECTRONICS MODULE (PEM) Fault Number Description Cause Solution 015 PEM Bus to RCU Communications Lost - Communications between -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and Warning PEM and RCU disrupted ON) (Fault number 045 on RCU -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng will appear) 016 CAN bus in passive or bus off mode -Check connection from PEM to RCU -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 017 Error when using any I2C bus -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 018 Error when using SPI to talk to FRAM -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 019 Log settings memory corrupt at startup -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and (CRC failure) ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 020 Software Watchdog time out -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 023 Configuration settings memory corrupt at -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and startup (CRC failure) ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng

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024 Excessive number of watchdog resets -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 025 DSP upgrade successful on first attempt -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) (Need to power cycle) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 026 DSP upgrade successful on second at- -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) tempt (Need to power cycle) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 027 DSP upgrade failure -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 028 Calibration settings memory corrupt at -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) startup (CRC failure) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 029 Voltage/current sensors not calibrated -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) 045 WARNING: CAN bus comms lost -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 046 CAN bus in passive or bus off mode -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 047 Error when using any I2C bus --Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 048 Error when using SPI to talk to FRAM -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) (internal/factory only) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Manufacturer 049 Software Watchdog time out -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 050 RCU alarm timeout warning User set Alarm time has run -Clear the warning out 051 Configuration settings memory corrupt at -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) startup (CRC failure) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng 052 Profile settings memory corrupt at startup -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF and ON) (CRC failure) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists ,contact Med-Eng 053 PEM software mismatch PEM software not matched -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF AND ON), with RCU if problem persists, upgrade PEM and/or RCU software 054 VCS software mismatch VCS software not matched -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF AND ON) with RCU if problem persists, upgrade VCS and/or RCU software 055 Log settings memory corrupt at startup -Power cycle system (Turn RCU OFF AND ON) (CRC failure) -Replace/Recharge battery -If problem persists, contact Med-Eng

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Packing The Suit And Helmet A number of conditions associated with bomb disposal produce moisture (i.e. perspiration) inside the Suit and Helmet. It is important to thoroughly air dry the Ensemble before storage. Never store the EOD® 10E Suit or Helmet in their respective carry bags if they are damp or soiled. Use the supplied hanger for drying the Suit. Examine all parts of the Suit (Rear Jacket, Front Jacket, Plate Pouch, Trousers, Foot Protection) and Helmet (PEM, Speaker, RCU, Battery, Cooling Unit) after each use. Check all seams, pockets, snaps, straps, screws, pins, for damage, rips, or tears. Make sure all ballistic inserts are correctly and securely positioned. Remove any lint or dirt from the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners.

NOTE: When securing a VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fastener, mate the entire surface area of closure. This will ensure that hook patch does not collect debris or cause premature wear on outer surface of suit.

IMPORTANT: Do not hang EOD® 10E Suit for storage or transportation. Hanging the Suit could cause the ballistic inserts to sag over time allowing them to separate from the outer shell creating gaps in protection. Pack and store Suit in supplied carry bag. Suit Hanger is supplied for drying purposes only. No more than two (2) suits should be stacked together.

NOTE: This instruction is based on operational packing for ease of donning. The Suit may come in a different packing configuration from the factory.

Packing the Jacket Assembly 1 Disconnect system battery from PEM and tuck connector into the slot in the outer shell of Rear Jacket. Disconnect PEM from MCC then remove PEM from the Rear Jacket. The connector can then be tucked into slot in Rear Jacket. The battery can then be placed inside Helmet Bag. Disconnect the cable from the speaker and remove the speaker from the Rear Jacket. The cable can be tucked around the MOLLE straps. The PEM, Battery and Speaker can be put in the Helmet bag (see Packing the Helmet on page 103). TIP: It is not necessary to remove the PEM or speaker from the Rear Jacket when packing for operational ease of donning. If packing to store for longer periods of time or for transportation, Med-Eng recommends removing the PEM and speaker and placing in the Helmet bag. However, the battery or battery pack and Cooling Unit must always be disconnected, removed and placed in the Helmet Bag.

TIP: To remove all parts from the outside of the Rear Jacket, see the set up section on page 15 . Place fully open bag on a flat, dry surface. When 2 orienting the bag for packing ensure the bag opening flap is to the right (as shown). This will ensure the backpack style carry straps (located on the bottom of the bag) are in the correct orientation to support carrying the Suit on the back.

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3 Ensure that remaining connectors; RCU (if disconnected), Speaker, and radio, are either tucked into their respective slots or managed to prevent snagging on Jacket Assembly.

Ensure the manuals are in the inside pocket or placed in the outside 4 pocket.

5 Place the Plate Assembly in the bottom of the bag.

6 Place the Front Jacket on top of the Plate Assembly.

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IMPORTANT: Place Rear Jacket inside Carry Bag so that Collar points towards top of bag.

NOTE: For convenience, the RCU may remain attached to EOD® 10E Suit for packing and storage.

SUGGESTION: The Trousers can be packed with the zippers open and the straps loose to allow for quicker dressing next time. This method shows the Trousers zipped.

8 Close waistband on Trousers and tuck the suspenders inside.

9 Fold the Trousers at the knee.

10 Place the Trousers on top of the Rear Jacket.

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12 Place the Hanger beside the suit.

13 Place Toe Protectors inside Carry Bag.

Toe Protectors

14 Zip up sides of bag.

15 Fully zip the bag opening, and secure the buckles and handle.

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16 The carry bag comes with backpack style straps for carrying the Suit on the back. Turn the bag over so the bottom of the bag is facing up.

17 Unlatch the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop closures and remove the straps from the back flap.NOTE: you may have to unclip the buckles.

18 Reattach the buckles and adjust the straps as required for a comfortable fit.

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Packing the Helmet

1 Lower Face Shield to the locked position.

2 Cinch the Helmet retention System straps completely and install the one- wrap fastener around the retention system and inflation tube, and store inside Helmet shell. Deflate the bladder. NOTE: Failure to secure the retention system and tubing with the one-wrap fastener may lead to scratching of inner Face Shield Visor.

3 Install the Face Shield cover on the Helmet. Insert the Face Shield cover screw into the holes and hand tighten. NOTE: Take care not to scratch the Face Shield with the screws.

4 Lay out all components.

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Place the RCU, PEM, Batteries, Charger (if applicable) and Inflation bulb in the slots of the bag insert on the 5 left side of the bag. Place the battery pack (if applicable) in the corner pouch, and the batteries in the mesh of corner pouch. Place the balaclavas in the corner. NOTE: Always remove batteries (if applicable) from battery holder.

TIP: The bag insert has been designed so that items can be placed in any slot based on user preference.

6 Place the Helmet in the bag.

7 Close the tool bag lid, and place the Cooling Unit bag (if applicable) on top. Pull the mesh over the Helmet and secure the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop to the bottom of the bag. This mesh ensures the Helmet will not move during transportation.

8 Zip the bag to close.

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Storage

The EOD® 10E Helmet performs best if operated and stored under the following conditions: NOTE: Depending on the power supply option used, the efficiency of some functions of the system may be impacted at extreme temperatures.

NOTE: Ensure battery is disconnected Temperature Humidity (95% RH) before storage. Operating -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F) Complies with MIL-STD-810G, Complies with MIL-STD-810G, Method Method 507.5, Procedure II 507.5, Procedure II Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Complies with MIL-STD-810G, Complies with MIL-STD-810G, Method Method 507.5, Procedure II 507.5, Procedure II Battery Battery capacity may be reduced if the temperature is above or below normal operating conditions. Refer to battery manufacturer specifications for specific battery type operating/ storage temperatures.

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Removing Protective Inserts

General Instructions

CAUTION: Protective inserts must be removed prior to washing. Remove inserts in a manner as to avoid tearing of the water resistant pouch. 1 Open zippers on Suit lining to gain access to ballistic inserts. 2 Reach inside Suit carrier and separate inserts from VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop anchor plates, usually located at corners and along long edges of Suit carriers. 3 Remove insert from Suit carrier. 4 Hard ballistic plates in legs are located in separate pouches. 5 Disengage VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners to gain access to hard ballistic inserts. 6 Remove inserts by pulling from pouch.

NOTE: Close all zippers once ballistic inserts have been removed.

The EOD® 10E Ensemble contains removable protective inserts in the following areas: Back Protector Front Jacket Neck/Chest/Groin Plate Package Rear Jacket Trousers

Removing Back Protector

The Back Protector must be removed prior to cleaning the ensemble. 1 Disconnect VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fastener at chest and spread Rear jacket Open to expose Back Protector. 2 Grasp back Protector at bottom and pull up to disengage VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fasten- ers. 3 Carefully pull out the entire rigid ventilation/protective insert.

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Front Jacket and Neck/Chest/Groin Plate Assembly

Front Jacket Panel Ballistic Insert

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Neck/Chest/Groin Plate Package

Neck Plate /Front Collar Insert

Chest Insert

Groin Insert

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Rear Jacket Assembly Rear Jacket Collar Soft Ballistic Insert

Rear Jacket Soft Ballistic Insert

Back Protector Impact and Assembly Ventilation System

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Trousers Assembly

Left Thigh Plate

Right Thigh Plate

Shin Plate Shin Plate

Trousers Ballistic Insert

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Routing the Multi-Connector Cable (MCC)

Speaker Connector RCU Connector

Radio Connector

Fan Connector Helmet Connector

PEM Connector

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The following diagram illustrates the proper routing of the Multi-Connector Cable (MCC) through the Rear Jacket. It is important that the cable is inserted into the Rear Jacket prior to the ballistic inserts. This will keep the Cable away from the body, which will enhance comfort. NOTE: For visual purposes, each cable is shown in a different color. NOTE: When routing around the Drag Rescue Device, the cables go behind the webbing.

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Suit Care and Maintenance CAUTION: Do not dry clean or use strong cleansers, bleach, or chlorine of any kind on the EOD® 10E suit. These cleaning methods will damage the materials in the outer cover.

Routine Inspections Perform ongoing inspections of the seams, zippers, VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop closures and snaps to ensure that the Suit is in good condition. It is common for perspiration to be trapped inside the Suit during normal usage. Thoroughly air-dry the Suit before storage. Do not hang Suit for long-term storage. If the Suit is damaged in any way, contact Med-Eng directly, or through an authorized Sales Agent/Distributor, for advice on repairs. A Suit repair kit is available through your approved Med-Eng Sales Agent or Distributor. Check Protec- tive Inserts to ensure that they are flat (not bunched), and properly positioned. Bunching of the Protective inserts may cause discomfort to the user and/or create gaps in the ballistic protection of the inserts. Use caution when removing and replacing all inserts. All of the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop attachments inside the Suit Liner correspond directly with an attachment point on the protective Insert. A stiff, non-metallic brush can be used to clean debris out of hook side of VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop Fas- teners.

Cleaning (Lightly Soiled) If the Suit is lightly soiled, it is not necessary to remove the protective inserts and place the Suit in a washing machine. Instead, use a brush to remove surface dirt, wipe the Suit with a damp cloth and then hang to dry. If the liner material is soiled, wipe with a damp cloth and then hang to dry.

Cleaning (Heavily Soiled) 1. Before laundering a suit, remove ALL protective inserts (both hard and soft), the MCC, PEM, Battery, RCU and the Back Protector.

WARNING: Failure to remove the protective inserts before laundering may damage the Suit and result in diminished protection. Never place the protective inserts in a washer, dryer, or dry cleaning machine. Laundering the hard ballistic components could also cause damage to the washer, dryer, or dry cleaning machine.

2. Once the protective inserts have been removed, ensure that all snaps, zippers and VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop closures are completely refastened. 3. Inspect protective inserts for cuts and abrasions that might compromise the ability of the outer material to repel water and protect the insert’s contents. 4. Wash the outer shell in an automatic washing machine with warm water and a mild detergent. Do not dry clean or use bleach or similar solutions. 5. Hang outer shell to dry. Never place Suit in a dryer. 6. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and water to clean the protective inserts. Never heavily wet or submerge protective insert pouches in water or cleaning solutions. 7. Replace the protective inserts only when the outer shell is completely dry.

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Replacing The Suit Fan Filter

The EOD® 10E Suit has a replaceable fan filter located in the bottom of the Back Protector. The filter can be removed and rinsed with cold water to clean. If the filter does not come clean, replace with spare filter supplied.

To Remove:

Discard the dirty filter, or Using a pointed object, such as a Gently pull the fan filter material 3 1 2 rinse it under warm water. pen, pull the filter material out to from the housing. grasp by hand.

To Replace:

1 Place the new filter on top of 2 Gently press the filter into the 3 Ensure the fan filter is fully seated the fan housing. housing past the threaded inside the housing. fitting.

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Helmet Care and Maintenance Adjust retention System Using red tab:

Pull chin strap to loosen. Pull Retention System reference point to tighten.

Change Fan Filter

Remove the Helmet back cover. On the top inside of the back cover, pull on the hinge clip, remove the filter and replace.

Replace the back cover once new filter has been installed ensuring the cables are not pinched.

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Remove/Replace Ear Pad

Place index finger in hole and pull the top of the ear pad off.

Remove the speaker, and remove the bottom half of the Place new ear pad bottom on cup, and insert speaker ear pad. (ensure the speaker holes are facing up).

Place the new top ear pad on the Ear Defender. Press into place until a “click” is heard.

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Remove Face Shield

Open the visor by pressing on the button and lifting. Unplug the headlights cable.

Unscrew Helmet thumb screws from both sides. If required, to loosen the thumb screw, use a flat head screwdriver as a lever.

Slide the visor forward to remove from Helmet. Slide the new visor on ensuring the retention pins Note: Retention pins are ”T” shaped and must slide slide through the grooves. Hand tighten the thumb- through grooves. screw. Hand tighten the thumbscrews followed by an additional 1/8” to 1/4” turn (maximum) using the flat head screwdriver as a lever.

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Remove Liner

1. With the back cover removed, detach the tube clamp with a Phillips screwdriver and set the tube clamp aside. Do not discard.

2. Slide hands on each side under liner and disengage 3. Keeping the sides loose, disengage the front of the liner with thumbs. from the Velcoins.

5. The liner cover can now be removed for washing by opening the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop on the cover, and removing the bladder and impact protective material. 4. Rotate the liner towards the rear of the Helmet to disengage the VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop at the rear of Helmet, and lift the liner out.

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RCU Coin Battery Removal 1. Remove the two MOLLE straps or push the MOLLE straps out of the way on the back of the RCU. 2. Remove the 7 screws using the Allen key provided (taped to the RCU). Note: Screws are captive (they do not come out of the rear cover). Caution: Remove the rear door slowly so as not to tear gasket.

3. Using small flat head screwdriver, carefully push the two tabs on the battery holder.

4. Lift up the coin battery, and replace.

5. Press the two tabs back, and insert the new coin battery. 6. Replace the 7 screws and the MOLLE straps.

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Firmware Upgrade 1. Remove the two MOLLE straps or push the MOLLE straps out of the way on the back of the RCU. 2. Remove the 7 screws using the Allen key provided (taped to the RCU). Note: Screws are captive (they do not come out of the rear cover). 3. Insert Micro USB cable as shown, and connect to the PC. 4. Follow steps for Firmware Upgrade (once new firmware has been issued).

Once firmware upgrade is complete, follow steps in reverse order to replace the back of RCU.

Cleaning the Face Shield Visor

Materials a. Ammonia free cleaner b. Lint free paper towel, or optical cleaning cloth

Procedure a. Blow off any abrasive particles before wiping. b. If necessary, the Face Shield Visor can be sprayed with water to remove any residue then lightly wiped with a lint free paper towel with ammonia free cleaner to remove any remaining residue. c. Spray the cleaner into the folded over paper towel. i. be sure the paper towel you are using is clean. ii. wipe with a flat surface of paper towel. d. Wipe in one direction not circular patterns to remove the residue. e. Use a new paper towel to dry the lens, do not try to wipe completely dry.

CAUTION: i. Do not use any abrasive cleaners. ii. Do not use abrasive wipes, tissues. iii. Do not use pre saturated or moistened wipes.

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Preventive Maintenance

1. Optimum temperature range for charging NiMH cells is 50º F to 86ºF (10ºC to 30ºC ). Charging is disrupted below 32ºF (0ºC ) (and may be dangerous if vent cap leaks) or above 104ºF (40ºC). a. Never overcharge; b. Never reverse-charge cells; and c. Never over-discharge at high current.

2. Replace air filter on Helmet fan when dirty.

3. Check and retighten any loose screws which may be supporting connectors, Helmet Rotation System, fan mounts and battery holders.

CAUTION: Although Med-Eng has taken every precaution and tested the EOD 10E Helmet against POL products, it may be damaged and rendered ineffective by petroleum products, cleaning agents, paints or adhesives, etc…, without damage being visible to the user. Med-Eng does not advise the use of paints, waxes, or other chemicals on the EOD 10E Helmet. Avoid the use of bleaches, cyanoacrylates, and solvent- based adhesives.

4. Inflatable Sizing-Liner System: a. Remove from Helmet (page 121) and hand wash the liner with cold water and a mild soap solution; b. DO NOT USE BLEACH; c. DO NOT DRY CLEAN; d. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove any accumulated soap; e. Hang to dry; f. Replace only when completely dry.

5. Ear Defenders: a. Remove outer gasket from the Ear Defenders and wipe clean. b. DO NOT USE BLEACH; c. DO NOT DRY CLEAN; d. Replace only when completely dry.

6. Cloth pouches for speakers can be washed: a. Hand or machine wash in cold water using a mild detergent; b. DO NOT BLEACH; c. DO NOT DRY CLEAN; d. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove any accumulated soap e. Hang or machine dry on a low “tumble dry” setting. NOTE: Remove speakers before washing.

7. Balaclavas: a. Hand or machine wash in cold water using a mild detergent; b. DO NOT BLEACH; c. DO NOT DRY CLEAN; d. Rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove any accumulated soap e. Hang or machine dry on a low “tumble dry” setting.

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DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL OF THE ENSEMBLE Decommissioning/Retirement

Med-Eng recommends any suit and helmet be replaced after 7-10 years. NOTE: Shelf life can vary due to the method of storage, conditions of storage (temperature and humidity), maintenance, tempo of use, etc.

Disposal Med-Eng strongly recommends the exterior and interior (ballistic inserts) of the suit be completely shredded, and buried. The helmet should have all electronics removed, crushed and disposed of as per local regulations. The helmet shell should be crushed prior to burial. A Certificate of Destruction should be obtained when an ensemble is destroyed.

Never allow an EOD® 10E Ensemble to be sold/given to any other organization or the general public after decommissioning.

EOD® 10E Ensemble

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