INTRODUCTION The CVC-M9 helmet assembly affords impact protection, superior retention, a close fit, optimum comfort, sound attenuation, and active noise reduction (ANR). This manual provides a description of the helmet and instructions for fitting, wearing, and cleaning. Ballistic Helmet Shell Inner Helmet Sound-Attenuating Earcups...
HELMET FEATURES Ballistic Helmet Shell Two adjustable hanger tabs al the front of the shell facilitate attachment of the inner helmet and allow for fitting adjustments. A snap on the back of the helmet permits the attachment of the adjustable rear hanger tab on the inner helmet.
HELMET FITTING WARNING Always wear the helmet with the ballistic shell attached during missions. Failure to do so will decrease bump protection. Fitting must be performed by a qualified maintenance technician. NOTE: This helmet is fitted with the ballistic shell removed. REMOVE BALLISTIC Rear Snap SHELL...
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ADJUST THE WIDTH/ HEIGHT Adjust the top width/height adjustment strap so that the crown of the liner is snug and the earcups are properly aligned with the ears. ADJUST THE NAPE STRAP Adjust the nape strap for a snug, secure fit at the nape. FASTEN/ADJUST CHINSTRAP Fasten and adjust the chinstrap for...
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REATTACH BALLISTIC SHELL Place the inner helmet inside the ballistic shell; ensure that the hook Rear Snap fastener on the liner is firmly attached to the pile fastener on the inside of the shell. Front Hanger Tab Attach the front hanger tabs on the ballistic shell to the inner helmet by fastening the snaps on both sides.
HEADSET OPERATION This section covers the basic operation of the headset. To begin, don the helmet and place the microphone directly in front of the mouth, 1/4” from the lips. NOTE: The microphone must be close to your lips for effective communication. 1/4”...
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Communication Communication is enabled by a Push-to-Talk (PTT) switch in the Left earcup. This switch turns the boom microphone on and off and connects separate PTT control lines to activate communication separately through the intercom and to the radio. The PTT switch operates as follows: PTT ON PTT ON (Momentary)
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Active Noise Reduction (ANR) Active noise reduction is provided by circuitry in the earcups that generates counterwaves to external noise. Active noise reduction is enabled by an ANR switch in the Right earcup. The ANR switch operates as follows: ANR ON TALK-THRU ON ANR OFF Switch Position...
MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS The wearer should inspect the helmet to ensure that it is in good working order. Soiled components should be cleaned, and defective components should be replaced. The table below lists the preventitive maintenance procedures. Component Inspect for Action Holes, cracks Replace...
Any defect corrected and found to be within this scope of the warranty will be repaired by Gentex and all charges for labor and material will be borne by Gentex. If it is determined that either no fault exists in Gentex, or the damage to be repaired was caused by negligence of the user, its agents, employees or customers, you agree to pay all charges associated with each such repair.
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