Surefire EP10 Sonic Defenders Ultra Max Manual

EP10 Sonic Defenders
Protection Against Two Types of Noise
Full-block EP10 Sonic Defenders Ultra Max provide protection against two types of noise:
continuous noise (example: loud roar of an engine) and impulse noise (example: gunshot).
They feature memory-foam Comply™ Canal Tips for all-day comfort and a near-custom
fit that provides the highest level of hearing protection of any Sonic Defenders earplug.
NOISE ATTENUATION DATA
NOISE REDUCTION RATING (NRR)
EP10 Sonic Defenders Ultra MAX reusable earplugs
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Attenuation Data ANSI STD S3. 19-1974
Test frequencies (Hz) 125
250
Mean attenuation (dB) 31.1 30.6 38.1 36.9
Standard deviation (dB) 5.0 3.8
SINGLE NUMBER RATING (SNR)
EP10 Sonic Defenders Ultra MAX reusable earplugs
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Attenuation Data Tested According to EN 352-2:2002
Test frequencies (Hz) 125
250
Mean attenuation (dB) 30.8 30.7
Standard deviation (dB)
4.3 5.0
Assumed protection (dB) 26.5
25.7
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. EP10 Sonic Defenders Ultra Max fit most people; however, no
hearing protection fits everyone. If proper fit cannot be achieved following instructions,
discontinue use. Foam-tipped EP10s should NOT be worn for swimming. For swimming
use, we recommend polymer flange-stemmed Sonic Defenders models.
Hereby, SureFire, LLC declares that the EP10 Sonic Defenders Ultra Max, is tested
as a hearing protector in accordance with (EU) 2016/425 PPE Regulation, it thereby
fullfills the requirements for CE standard EN 352-2:2002 and has been approved and
monitored by the Notified Body:
CCQS Certification Services Ltd. Block 1, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin
Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin, D15 AKK1, 2834
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500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000 NRR
38.8 40.8 39.3 42.9
4.1 3.0 2.1 3.7 3.2 3.3
500 1000 2000 4000
34.5 34.5 35.9 38.9
5.2 5.1 3.1 3.1
29.2 29.4 32.8 35.8
SNR = 33 dB H = 34 dB M = 30 dB L = 28 dB
Ultra Max
IMPULSE NOISE DATA
EP10 Impulse Noise Reduction
ANSI S12.42-2010
Average Peak Impulse Level dB Reduction
132 dB Overall Average PIL
150 dB Overall Average PIL
168 dB Overall Average PIL
SIZING
30
45.1
3.0
EP10 Sonic Defenders Ultra MAX earplugs are available in
three sizes: small, medium and large. Medium sizes fit most
people. Sizing is based on the dimensions of the size of the
ear's concha bowl.
8000 SNR
EarLock
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45.0
retention ring
33
with seven grab points
3.5
41.5
Nominal diameter (EN 13819-1:2001)
Size
Formable before use
Min. nominal diameter
Max. nominal diameter
The nominal diameters of EP10 earplugs have been tested in accordance with
EN 13819-1:2001 and reported above.
HEARING PROTECTION
HEARING PROTECTION
48
47
46
45
44
43
43.3
42
46.8
41
132
45.9
IMPULSE NOISE LEVEL (dB)
medium
1'' =
Less than 1'' =
Greater than 1'' =
Comply™ Canal Tips
Small Medium Large
Preformed Preformed Preformed
5 mm 6 mm 6 mm
6 mm 7 mm 8 mm
150 168
small
large
Concha bowl