EOD® 10E Bomb Suit Ensemble USER MANUAL 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 USER MANUAL Proprietary Statements Med-Eng is committed to continual product improvement and, thus, reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make changes to products without prior notice. Accordingly, products, including specifications and appearance, are subject to change without notice and may differ from the illustrative depictions. The information contained in this User Manual takes precedence over any other prior document with regards to the current product description and performance. If this document has been translated into another language, the English version will take precedence over any translated version. © 2019 Med-Eng Holdings, ULC. All rights reserved. MED-ENG, ME Box Design, ME stylized design, Med-Eng Logo are registered trademarks of Med-Eng, LLC. All licensed software, associated media, printed materials, and “on-line” or electronic documents, are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. All rights reserved. All other trademarks quoted in this publication are the property of their respective owners. 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. Page 4 ©2019 Med-Eng Holdings, ULC. Company Proprietary 8002666 Rev B EOD® 10E Ensemble USER MANUAL Contents 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 8002666 Rev B ©2019 Med-Eng Holdings, ULC. Company Proprietary Page 5 EOD® 10E Ensemble USER MANUAL 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. 8002666 Rev B ©2019 Med-Eng Holdings, ULC. Company Proprietary Page 6 EOD® 10E Ensemble USER MANUAL 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