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WARNING
This hearing protector helps reduce exposure to hazardous noise and other loud sounds.
Misuse or failure to wear hearing protection at all times when exposed to hazardous
noise may result in hearing loss or injury.
For correct use, consult supervisor, User
Instructions or call 3M Technical Service. If your hearing seems dulled or you hear a ringing
or buzzing during or after any noise exposure (including gunfire), or for any other reason you
suspect a hearing problem, leave the noisy environment immediately and consult a medical
professional and/or your supervisor.
3M™ PELTOR™ Tactical Earplug, TEP-200, Level Dependent Earplug, LEP-200
and Electronic Earplug, EEP-100 User Instructions
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing 3M™ PELTOR™ Communication Solutions!
Welcome to the next generation of protective communication.
Intended Use
The TEP-200, LEP-200 and EEP-100 level dependent hearing protector helps provide hearing
protection in noisy environments while enabling environmental listening in quiet environments.
Important
Please read, understand, and follow all safety information in these instructions prior to use.
Retain these instructions for future reference. For additional information or any questions,
contact 3M Technical Services (contact information listed on the last page). For correct use,
consult supervisor, consult User Instructions, or call 3M.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death:
a. Choking hazard – keep away from infants and small children.
b. If there is any drainage from your ear or you have an ear infection, consult a medical
professional before wearing earplugs.
c. Listening to music or other audio communication may reduce your situational awareness
and ability to hear warning signals. Stay alert and adjust the audio volume to the lowest
acceptable level.
d. To reduce the risks associated with igniting an explosion, do not use this product in a
potentially explosive atmosphere.
Failure to follow these instructions
may reduce the protection provided by the product
and
may result in hearing loss:
a. 3M strongly recommends individual fit testing of hearing protectors. If the NRR or SNR is
used to estimate typical workplace protection, 3M recommends that the noise reduction
value be reduced by 50% or in accordance with applicable regulations.
b. Ensure the hearing protector is properly selected, fit, adjusted, and maintained.
Improper fit of this device will reduce its effectiveness in attenuating noise.
Consult the enclosed instructions for proper fit.
c. Inspect the hearing protector before each use. If damaged, select an undamaged
hearing protector or avoid the noisy environment.
d. The output of the electrical audio circuit of this hearing protector may exceed the daily
limit sound level. Adjust the audio volume to the lowest acceptable level.
e. Only use approved and compatible 3M™ PELTOR™ Communications Eartips.
