HEARING PROTECTION
HEARING PROTECTION
EP5 Sonic Defenders
®
Max
Protection Against Two Types of Noise
Full-block EP5 Sonic Defenders
Max provide protection against two types of
noise: continuous noise (example: loud roar of an engine) and impulse noise
(example: gunshot).
NOISE ATTENUATION DATA
WARNING:
Improper fit of this device will reduce its effectiveness in attenuating noise.
Follow instructions for proper fit. Failure to follow instructions could result in hearing loss
and/or injury. EP5 Sonic Defenders
Max fit most people; however, no hearing protection
fits everyone. If proper fit cannot be achieved following instructions, discontinue use.
NOISE REDUCTION RATING (NRR)
26
NRR
Test Frequencies (Hz)
Mean Attenuation (dB)
Standard Deviation (dB)
125
32.8
4.3
250
33.3
4.5
500
35.4
5.2
1000
32.8
3.6
2000
37.8
4.5
3150
39.3
3.8
4000
39.7
4.9
8000
46.0
3.6
6300
46.0
5.1
EP5 Sonic Defenders
®
Max
(when used as directed)
EP5 Sonic Defenders Max
ANSI S12.42-2010
IMPULSE NOISE LEVEL (dB)
132 dB Overall Average PIL
150 dB Overall Average PIL
168 dB Overall Average PIL
36.2
42.4
42.9
Average Peak Impulse Level
dB Reduction
IMPULSE NOISE DATA
NOISE REDUC
TION (
dB)
EP5 Impulse Noise Reduction
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
132
150
168
1. Starting with the EarLock
®
retention ring oriented slightly backward,
rotate the earplug forward while inserting the stem of the right EP5
(marked with an
R
on the retention ring) into the right ear canal deep
enough for the uppermost flange to seal. Fit the retention ring to the
natural contour of the concha bowl surrounding the ear canal to lock
the earplug in place.
2. Repeat process with left earplug (marked with an
L
on the retention ring)
for left ear.
3. Test by clapping. If no noticeable decrease in volume, reinsert and retest.
4. Slowly twist the earplug when removing to break the stem’s seal.
FITTING & TESTING
WARNING:
If the instructions above are not adhered to, the protection afforded
by EP5 Sonic Defenders
Max will be severely impaired.
STEM ADJUSTMENT
EP5 Sonic Defenders
®
Max feature adjustable stems to maximize fit and
comfort. To adjust stem, with earplug removed from ear, pull out or push in
stem to lengthen or shorten for comfort.
