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 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

TACTICAL BALLISTIC HELMET IIIA (TBH IIIA) 

CLEAN • MISSION-CONFIGURED

© 2016 GENTEX CORPORATION    TP0399

TBH IIIA LOW-CUT • TBH IIIA MID-CUT • TBH IIIA HIGH-CUT

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Summary of Contents for TBH IIIA Series

Page 1: ...S MANUAL TACTICAL BALLISTIC HELMET IIIA TBH IIIA CLEAN MISSION CONFIGURED 2016 GENTEX CORPORATION TP0399 TBH IIIA LOW CUT TBH IIIA MID CUT TBH IIIA HIGH CUT Low Cut Low Cut Mid Cut Mid Cut High Cut H...

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Page 3: ...TEAM WENDY 8 CHECKING SUSPENSION PAD LINER FIT ADJUSTABLE 9 CHECKING SUSPENSION PAD LINER FIT 360 LINER 11 ADJUSTING RETENTION CHIN STRAP 12 INSTALLING WING LOC ADAPTER 13 INSTALLING PICATINNY ADAPTER...

Page 4: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS PART NUMBERS HELMET PART NUMBERS TBH IIIA 20 HELMET VARIATIONS 21 COMPONENT PART NUMBERS SPARE PARTS 28 WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION 33...

Page 5: ...is available in two configurations The TBH IIIA is available in three cuts The TBH IIIA is available in two retention chin strap options The TBH IIIA is available in three suspension pad liner option...

Page 6: ...decrease in side protection coverage of helmet is 11 Capable of integration with in ear and typical headset communication systems High Cut Provides lowest degree of side protection Average decrease i...

Page 7: ...e helmet to the chin cup Ballistic Bolts and T nuts Ballistic bolts and T nuts simplify retention chin strap replacement They also resist penetration and impact spalling caused by handgun and fragment...

Page 8: ...endy 7 Pad Kit Available in inch and 1 inch thicknesses for fitting adjustments Adjustable 8 Pad Kit Each pad consists of a fabric cover containing one thick foam pad and two thinner foam pads One or...

Page 9: ...patible with most NVG mounting brackets Also holds lights cameras and other accessories Carabiner Bungees Reduce rattle and vibration of NVGs Attach quickly and easily to shroud and rails Skeleton Rai...

Page 10: ...les on Page 7 Tools Equipment Needed Caliper Ruler Tape measure MEASURE HEAD LENGTH Use a caliper and a ruler to measure the distance to the nearest 1 16 inch from the point between the eyebrows to th...

Page 11: ...21 to 22 Large L 7 to 8 6 22 to 23 Extra Large XL 8 and greater 6 and greater 23 and greater MILLIMETERS Helmet Size Head Length mm Head Breadth mm Head Circumference mm Small S Up to 184 Up to 165 Up...

Page 12: ...the pads and install a thicker pad set ordered separately as shown Re check the fit NOTE The Team Wendy pad kit is available in the following thicknesses inch thick pads and 1 inch thick pads with a i...

Page 13: ...crown pad cover faces the hook fasteners inside the helmet If the wearer uses a headset space the crown pads to accommodate the headband of the headset Have the wearer don the helmet Recheck the helm...

Page 14: ...ick foam pads from the pad cover Reinstall the bottom pads with at least the inch thick foam pad inside each one in the helmet in the same positions from which they were removed Ensure that the openin...

Page 15: ...inch thick pads as shown Re check the fit NOTE The 360 Liner kit is shipped with the inch thick comfort pads installed The inch thick comfort pads and the inch thick comfort pads are included in the...

Page 16: ...only hold the slide adjustments and don t touch the straps CHECK THE HELMET STABILITY Attempt to rock the helmet back and forth on the head If the helmet rocks back and forth it is not stable Adjust...

Page 17: ...serting the screws through the adapter holes and tightening the screws into the accessory holes INSTALL THE ADAPTER ONTO THE RAIL Pinch the tabs and slide the Wing Loc adapter and slide the adapter wi...

Page 18: ...the rail and slide the adapter into the rail as far as possible POSITION THE ADAPTER WITHIN THE RAILS Pinch the tab and slide the adapter to the preferred position Ensure that the screw is aligned wi...

Page 19: ...frays or other damage or loose or damaged stitching in the webbing Missing cracked worn or damaged Head Loc buckle or Tri Glide adjustment Loose or missing screw or T nut Webbing is frayed more than...

Page 20: ...d thickness the Team Wendy version has inch thick or 1 inch thick pads INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT PADS Use the same pad thickness and install the pads in the same position and orientation as the previous...

Page 21: ...nner in which the previous pads were installed If the wearer uses a headset space the crown pads to accommodate the headband of the headset Don the helmet and check the fit in accordance with Page 9 a...

Page 22: ...set Don the helmet and check the fit in accordance with Page 11 and Page 12 Make any necessary adjustments LINER WITH PADS REMOVE THE LINER Pull the liner out from the rear of the helmet INSTALL THE R...

Page 23: ...pe retention INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT RETENTION Install the replacement retention assembly and the rails if applicable with the four screws and T nuts If your helmet has the Team Wendy pad kit or the A...

Page 24: ...454 7 A14454 8 Three NVG Holes A14454 9 A14454 10 A14454 11 A14454 12 HIGH CUT Hole Pattern SM MD LG XL No NVG Hole A14455 1 A14455 2 A14455 3 A14455 4 One NVG Hole A14455 5 A14455 6 A14455 7 A14455 8...

Page 25: ...09 Suffix 2 Black Small Medium H Nape Retention LED B Suffix 3 1 inch Team Wendy Pads 99 Suffix 4 None no mission configured components Example 2 Mission Configured 13899 9A09B01 A14453 9 TBH IIIA Low...

Page 26: ...AND TYPE LED Left Eye Dominate RED Right Eye Dominate Suffix 2 Color Size Type 99 Not Required 01 Tan SM MD H Nape RED 02 Tan SM MD X Nape RED 03 Tan LG XL H Nape RED 04 Tan LG XL X Nape RED 05 Folia...

Page 27: ...D 25 Tan SM MD H Nape Repositionable RED 26 Foliage Green SM MD H Nape Repositionable RED 27 Black SM MD H Nape Repositionable RED 28 Tan LG XL H Nape Repositionable RED 29 Foliage Green LG XL H Nape...

Page 28: ...03 Skeleton Rails Bungee Kit 22mm Hardware Skeleton Shroud Exterior Velcro 3 SM Black 04 Skeleton Rails Bungee Kit 22mm Hardware Skeleton Shroud Exterior Velcro 3 MD Tan 05 Skeleton Rails Bungee Kit...

Page 29: ...Tan 17 Skeleton Rails Bungee Kit 22mm Hardware Skeleton Shroud Exterior Velcro 1 MD Foliage Green 18 Skeleton Rails Bungee Kit 22mm Hardware Skeleton Shroud Exterior Velcro 1 MD Black 19 Skeleton Rai...

Page 30: ...m Hardware VAS Shroud Exterior Velcro 3 LG Black 34 ARC Rails Bungee Kit 22mm Hardware VAS Shroud Exterior Velcro 3 XL Tan 35 ARC Rails Bungee Kit 22mm Hardware VAS Shroud Exterior Velcro 3 XL Foliage...

Page 31: ...eleton Shroud 3 Universal Tan 53 Skeleton Rails Bungee Kit 22mm Hardware Skeleton Shroud 3 Universal Foliage Green 54 Skeleton Rails Bungee Kit 22mm Hardware Skeleton Shroud 3 Universal Black 55 ARC R...

Page 32: ...H10210 3 360 Liner XL H10210 4 Suspension Pad Liner Mission Configured Components Team Wendy Adjustable 360 Liner Retention Chin Strap H Nape X Nape CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Hook Bungees Wing Loc Adapt...

Page 33: ...09 99 153 H Nape LED Tan SM MD 09 99 221 H Nape LED Tan LG XL 09 99 251 H Nape LED Foliage Green SM MD 09 99 222 H Nape LED Foliage Green LG XL 09 99 252 H Nape LED Black SM MD 09 99 223 H Nape LED B...

Page 34: ...n LG XL 07 99 252 H Nape LED Black SM MD 07 99 223 H Nape LED Black LG XL 07 99 253 SPARE PARTS MISSION CONFIGURED COMPONENTS Type Color Size Part Number Skeleton One Hole Shroud Kit with Mounting Har...

Page 35: ...ze 25 98 101 Hook Bungees Foliage Green One Size 25 98 102 Hook Bungees Black One Size 25 98 103 Skeleton Rail Kit with Carabiner Hook Bungees and Hardware Tan One Size H10039 21 Skeleton Rail Kit wit...

Page 36: ...Kit 5 Shapes Black MD 20 96 133 Replacement Exterior Velcro Kit 5 Shapes Tan LG 20 96 161 Replacement Exterior Velcro Kit 5 Shapes Foliage Green LG 20 96 162 Replacement Exterior Velcro Kit 5 Shapes...

Page 37: ...UTES THE SOLE WARRANTY MADE BY GENTEX EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCH...

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