EP7 Sonic Defenders
Two Levels of Protection Against Two Types of Noise
Filtered EP7 Sonic Defenders Ultra provide two levels of protection—
with their attached filter caps in or out—against two types of noise:
continuous noise (example: loud roar of an engine) and impulse noise
(example: gunshot). With the filter caps out of the noise-reducing
filters, loud potentially dangerous sounds (above 85dB) are lowered
while safe-level ambient sounds and conversations are allowed to
pass through and be heard. With the filter caps inserted, additional
hearing protection is afforded and ambient sounds and conversations
are blocked.
FOR PROTECTION WITH THE ABILITY TO HEAR AMBIENT SOUNDS,
leave filter caps out, or pry out with your fingernail if already inserted. FOR MAXIMUM
PROTECTION OR SITUATIONS WHERE YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR AMBIENT
SOUNDS, insert filter caps into filter holes and push in until snug.
NOISE ATTENUATION DATA
NOISE REDUCTION RATING (NRR)
EP7 Sonic Defenders Ultra -
FILTER CAPS OUT
125
250
500
1000
Test Frequencies (Hz)
9.5
10.6
18.7
26.9
Mean Attenuation (dB)
4.2
3.1
3.5
3.6
Standard Deviation (dB)
EP7 Sonic Defenders Ultra -
FILTER CAPS IN
125
250
500
1000
Test Frequencies (Hz)
31.3
29.8
35.9
36.3
Mean Attenuation (dB)
3.7
2.9
3.6
3.6
Standard Deviation (dB)
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. EP7 Sonic Defenders Ultra fit most people; however, no hearing protection
fits everyone. If proper fit cannot be achieved following instructions, discontinue use. Do
not use in environments with extreme air pressure or where abrupt pressure changes
occur. Foam-tipped EP7s should NOT be worn for swimming. For swimming use, we
recommend polymer flange-stemmed Sonic Defenders models.
Ultra
®
2000
3150
4000
6300
8000
NRR
34.6
34.3
30.8
36.1
41.1
14
4.1
2.6
4.4
4.3
2.9
2000
3150
4000
6300
8000
NRR
38.1
40.1
34.8
38.5
41.3
28
2.8
4.2
3.5
4.8
4.4
EP7 Impulse Noise
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Average Peak Impulse Level
132 dB Overall Average PIL
150 dB Overall Average PIL
168 dB Overall Average PIL
EP7 Impulse Noise
14
50
(when used as directed)
45
40
EP7 Sonic Defenders
®
Ultra
35
Average Peak Impulse Level
WITH FILTER CAPS OUT
Average Peak Impulse Level
30
132 dB Overall Average PIL
25
132 dB Overall Average PIL
150 dB Overall Average PIL
28
20
150 dB Overall Average PIL
168 dB Overall Average PIL
(when used as directed)
15
168 dB Overall Average PIL
10
®
EP7 Sonic Defenders
Ultra
5
WITH FILTER CAPS IN
0
Average Peak Impulse Level
132 dB Overall Average PIL
150 dB Overall Average PIL
168 dB Overall Average PIL
Reduction—Filter Caps Out
132
150
IMPULSE NOISE LEVEL (dB)
dB Reduction
24.5
29.3
32.1
Reduction—Filter Caps In
dB Reduction
dB Reduction
41.8
24.5
45.3
29.3
44.9
32.1
132
150
IMPULSE NOISE LEVEL (dB)
dB Reduction
41.8
45.3
44.9
HEARING PROTECTION
HEARING PROTECTION
168
ANSI S12.42-2010
168
ANSI S12.42-2010
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