• The ear-muffs are regularly inspected for serviceability.
Warning!
If the recommendations above are not adhered to, the protection afforded by the ear-
muffs will be severely impaired.
• This product may be adversely affected by certain chemical substances.
Further information should be sought from the manufacturer.
• Ear-muffs, and in particular cushions, may deteriorate with use and should be exami-
ned at frequent intervals for cracking and leakage, for example.
• The fitting of hygiene covers to the cushions may affect the acoustic performance of
the ear-muffs.
• This ear-muff is provided with level-dependent attenuation. The wearer should check
correct operation before use. If distortion or failure is detected, the wearer should refer
to the manufacturer´s advice for maintenance and replacement of the battery.
• This ear-muff is provided with electrical audio input. The wearer should check correct
operation before use. If distortion or failure is detected, the wearer should refer to the
manufacturer's advice.
• Follow the advice in this manual on maintaining and replacing batteries.
• Performance may deteriorate with battery usage. The typical period of continuous use
that can be expected from the ear-muff battery is 600 hours.
• The output of the level-dependent circuit of this hearing protector may exceed the
external sound level.
• The output of the electrical audio circuit of this hearing protector may exceed the daily
limit sound level.
5. MAINTENANCE
5:1 Replacing the ear cushions
(C:1) Slide your fingers under the edge of the ear cushion and pull straight out.
(C:2) Insert the new foam and ear cushion
(C:3) Press until it snaps into place.
5:2 Cleaning
Remove the ear cushions and attenuation cushions (Fig. C) if you have been wearing the
product for a long time or if moisture has gathered inside the cups. Clean and disinfect the
cups, headband and ear cushions regularly with soap and warm water. Make sure the soap
is known not to be harmful to the wearer. Allow the product to dry before you use it again. Do
not immerse the product in water!
5:3 Use and Storage
Remove the batteries when storing the product. Do not store the hearing protector at tem-
peratures above +55°C, (for example on a dashboard, a parcel shelf or a window sill), or
at temperatures below –40°C. Do not use the hearing protector at temperatures above
+55°C, or below –20°C.
5:4 WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Symbol
Below requirement applies in the European Union.
Do NOT dispose your product as unsorted municipal waste!
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol indicates that all EEE (Electrical and Electronic
Equipment), batteries and accumulators must be disposed of according to local law by
the use of available return and collection systems.
6. TECHNICAL DATA
6:1 Standards and Approvals
3M Svenska AB hereby declares that 3M PELTOR SportTac, is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the PPE directive 89/686/EEC,
the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and the RoHS directive 2011/65/EU. Thereby they fulfil
the requirements for CE marking. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained
by contacting 3M in the country of purchase. For contact information, see last pages of
this user instruction.
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