TAC-AIR G2
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1. Nexus Star Compass Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 232. platform has a storage pouch on the back that closes with a slide fastener The platform is tethered to the vest with a strap and can be removed by unsnapping the tether from the pouch 8 2 Equipment platform location 9 Stowing the Survival Egress Air SEA Bottle 9 1 Stow the SEA bottle in the convertible pouch on the front of the vest reference list 6 Insert the bottle into the elastic sleeve located inside the pocket 9 1 Stowing the SEA bottle Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 16 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest J 2 Close the bottle neck strap around the bottle Stow the hose in the pocket with the mouthpiece outside the pocket 93 Angle the bottle so the neck exits the pocket at the corner and close the zipper slider of the pocket Close the snap fastener to secure the zipper slider 9 3 Closing the pocket Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 17 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 9 4 Stow the mouthpiece in the dust cap Attach the mouthpiece dust cap to the vest by using a cable tie or cord through a MOLLE loop ofl a 3 s ia i 1 j ms F Fo 9 4 Stowing the mouthpiece 10 Sidearm Holster A universal holster for a sidearm can be installed on the vest A magazine pouch is located in front of the holster for quick and easy access This holster can be worn on the left or right thigh or on the vest as a shoulder holster Aerial Machine and Tool
3. 9 g KS003 1 pk Burn Jel Net Wt 3 5 g KS004 1 pk Burn Dressing 2 X 6 Dressing KS005 2 pk 2 ea Tylenol Extra Strength Two 500 mg Caplets KS006 2 pk 2 ea Motrin Ibuprofen Two Coated Caplets KS007 3 ea Butterfly Bandages Non Latex Adhesive Strips KS008 5 ea Standard Bandage Non Latex Adhesive Strips KS009 2 ea Flex Band 4 1 2 X 1 7 8 Non Latex Adhesive Bandage KS010 3 ea Prep Pad 1 X 1 1 2 Providione lodine Prep Pad KS011 2 ea Non Adherent Pad 2 X 3 Non Adherent Pad KS012 1 pc Compressed Gauze 4 1 2 x 4 1 Yards Sterile Crinkle Cotton Gauze KS013 1 pc Thin Cinch 4 X 10 Sterile Compression Bandage KS014 1 pc Tourinquick Rubber Latex w Metal Hook Fasteners KS015 1 pc Tweezers 3 5 8 Stainless Steel KS016 1 pc Dental Floss 10 9 m X 12 Yards KS017 5 ea Safety Pins 1 3 8 Chrome Plated KS018 1 pc Med Tape 1 2 Med Tape KS019 1 pc Lip Balm SPF 22 Waterproof Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 22 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest Survival Pack P N AMTC KAVSP P N QTY DESCRIPTION KS020 1 pc Star Flash Emergency Signal Mirror KS021 1 pc Fox 40 Whistle Black Plastic Whistle KS022 1 pc Foil Blanket 84 X 52 Space Blanket KS023 3 pk Sunsect Sunscreen amp Insect Repellent 15 SPF 0 3 oz KS024 2 pk 10 ea Micropur Purification Tablets KS025 1 pc Blastmatch Emergency Fire Starter KS026 2 pc Wetfire Emergency Tender KS027 1 pc
4. Corp Page 18 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 10 1 To attach the holster to the vest Attach the extension bar onto the metal wire bar located on the bottom right side of the vest Mate the extension together and attach the snap fastener 10 1 Attaching the extension bar 10 2 Attach the holster to the extension in the same manner as outlined in 10 1 Wrap the thigh straps around your thigh and connect the Fastex buckles 10 2 Thigh holster for sidearm Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 19 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 11 Maintenance Maintenance of the TAC AIR G2 vest consists of cleaning service and repair The air crewman s responsibility for maintenance is limited to washing the vest with fresh water Service and repairs should be completed only by an authorized service station or the manufacturer e Washing Wash the vest if it gets heavily soiled or is submerged in salt water To prepare the vest for washing e Remove the flotation collar from the vest e Use a toothbrush to clean dirt from the pile fastener Velcro patches e Open all the snaps and slide fasteners zippers e Unstow any webbing that is stowed in elastic keepers Wash the vest with mild soap and fresh warm water Scrubbing with a soft bristle brush is acceptable Thoroughly rinse the vest to remove all the soap Blot the vest with a lint free towel and hang it up to dry away from direct sunlight Ensure t
5. IMPROPER WEAR MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEST DO NOT WEAR ANY GARMENT OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OVER THE VEST IMPROPER USE OR NEGLIGENT CARE OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 3 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 2 Reference List 1 Flotation Device Assembly optional 2 Flotation Device Activation Handle 3 Survival Egress Air SEA Mouthpiece Dust Cap optional 4 Radio Pocket 5 Utility Pouch 6 Survival Egress Air SEA Convertible Pocket 7 Knife Pocket 8 LPU 40 Cinch Ring 9 Leg Strap Attachment Buckle 10 Tether Attachment Loop Grab Handle 11 Diagonal Harness Adjustment 12 Horizontal Harness Adjustment 13 Multi purpose Pouch Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 4 14 15 16 17 18 19 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest Insertion Extraction Loops Chest Strap Attachment Buckle Inside Pocket Equipment Platform located inside both left and right inside pockets Regulator and Survival Egress Air SEA SEA optional Information Label right side equipment platform Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Aerial 70133 DOM 08 07 MANUAL AVAILABLE AT www aerialmachineandtool com Page 5 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 3 Donning the TAC AIR Vest Ensure the harness is not twisted or misrouted and the leg straps hang free before donning the TAC AIR vest 3 1 Put the TAC AIR vest on like you wou
6. TAC AIR G2 Air Crewman Survival Vest User s Manual Aerial Machine and Tool Corp www aerialmachineandtool com 4298 JEB Stuart Hwy Phone 276 952 2006 Meadows of Dan VA 24120 FAX 276 952 2231 AVIATION SAFETY TACTICAL TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest Table of Contents 4 ntrodquctjon enna 3 9 Reference List c eceeeeeeeeeeeererereneee 4 3 Donning the TAC AIR Vest eerereriisissssoiariiiiiss 6 A AUS EIMOE eererenenesssmsmssmse 8 5 Tether Attachment Loop nnn 10 6 Insertion Extraction Loops srr 12 7 Equipment Pockets eee 13 8 Equipment Platforms nena 15 9 Stowing the Survival Egress Air SEA Bottle eee 16 10 Sidearm Holster ecer 18 44 Maintenance eee 20 12 Wis CCEA 55sec ec erect ean ener 20 13 Storage eieiei naine aia 24 Appendix A Equipment Platform Contents List 22 Copyright Notice This owner s manual is copyrighted all rights reserved It may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Copyright 2007 Aerial Machine amp Tool Corp Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 2 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest The following symbols are used throughout this manual WARNINGS indicate a procedure or situation that may result in serious injury or death if instructions are not followed correctly Cautions indicate any situation
7. abiner 5 3 Hooking the CSP to the tether attachment loop 5 4 Attach the quick release snap on the PRT with Decelerator to the V ring on the CSP a 8 ee E E E OISE 2 od seers tis 5 4 Hooking the PRT with Decelerator to the CSP Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 11 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 6 Insertion Extraction Loops The TAC AIR vest has lifting loops to assist insertion and rescue efforts They are located on the inside of the vest at chest level The following steps must be completed to ensure a safe extraction or insertion To prepare for an insertion or a rescue 22 a emergency lift 6 0 Extraction Insertion loop location 6 1 Tighten your chest and leg straps so the TAC AIR vest is tight on your body Ensure that the slide fastener is closed all the way up 6 2 Join the two loops together to accept the carabiner Attach the carabiner through both lift loops CAUTION BOTH loops must be attached to the carabiner 6 2 Hooking up the hook or carabiner Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 12 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 7 Equipment Pockets The equipment pockets on your TAC AIR vest are designed to accept a variety of equipment Two large front pockets will carry a radio and an emergency air bottle The two inside pockets contain an equipment platform for survival items All of the outside equipment pockets attach with a modular MOLLE system that al
8. bbing through the elastic keeper 2 Then through the metal wire bar and back through the elastic keeper 3 Secure the free end of the webbing with the Velcro wrap 4 2 Step 2b Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 9 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 5 Tether Attachment Loop Grab Handle Use the tether attachment loop to anchor the Personal Restraint Tether PRT with Decelerator to your vest You have fall protection when the PRT with Decelerator is attached to an anchor point in the aircraft If you fall from the aircraft the shock load will be distributed through the PRT with Decelerator system and the whole harness thus preventing a single point shock load The tether attachment loop can also be used as a hold handle if the user requires assistance 5 1 The tether attachment loop is located on the back of the harness Keep the loop in the stow pocket when not in use ol 4 7 p e om i a a cm T Tee e L g l Eee m ee oe 5 2 5 1 Tether Attachment Loop Use the Crew Specific Part CSP to connect the Personal Restraint Tether PRT with Decelerator to the tether attachment loop T a aoa a T P z oh a 5 i ee Personal Restraint Tether with Decelerator Crew Specific Part 5 2 The CSP attachment and the PRT tether with Decelerator Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 10 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 9 Attach the CSP to the attachment loop with a car
9. hat the harness webbing thoroughly dries around the hardware 12 Inspection It is the responsibility of the air crewman to inspect the vest before flight operations Perform a preflight inspection prior to each flight and at intervals not to exceed 30 days lf damage is found during an inspection the vest must be grounded until repaired 1 Inspect the fabric and webbing for e Cuts tears and abrasion damage e Open seams and loose or broken stitching e Contamination damage Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 20 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 2 Inspect the hardware for e Cracks e Corrosion e Mechanical operation e Bent or missing parts 3 Inspect the slide fasteners for missing teeth and ease of operation 4 Inspect the snaps for damage corrosion and ease of operation 5 Check that the harness is not twisted or misrouted 13 Storage Store your TAC AIR vest on a clothes hanger away from direct sunlight in a dry well ventilated place Do not store your vest near sources of heat such as a radiator or ina warm humid environment where mold or mildew can contaminate the vest Copyright Aerial Machine amp Tool Corporation 2007 Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 21 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest Appendix A Equipment Platform Contents List First Aid and Trauma Pack P N AMTC KAVFTP P N QTY DESCRIPTION KS001 2 ea Triple Antibiotic Net Wt 0 9 g KS002 2 ea Hydrocortisone Cream Net Wt 0
10. ld a jacket 3 2 Attach the chest strap buckle and adjust it for a snug fit Route the free end of the webbing through the elastic keeper and secure it with the Velcro tab 3 2 Attaching the chest strap buckle Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 6 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 3 3 Close the TAC AIR vest by zipping the slide fastener up 3 4 Attach both leg strap buckles and adjust them for a snug fit Route the free end of the webbing through the elastic keeper and secure it with the Velcro tab 3 4 Attaching the leg strap buckles Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 7 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 4 Adjustment It is important that the TAC AIR vest is properly fitted and the free ends of the harness are properly stowed There are three adjustment points on the back of the TAC AIR vest Adjust the TAC AIR vest so it fits snug and feels secure and comfortable Do not adjust the harness so tight that it restricts movement You may have to don and remove the TAC AIR vest several times to achieve proper adjustment 4 1 Tighten the harness by pulling the free end of the webbing through the friction adapter Loosen the harness by pulling the webbing back through the friction adapter 4 1 Harness adjustment locations Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 8 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 4 2 Stow the harness free ends after the TAC AIR vest is fitted 1 Thread the we
11. lows you to add remove and adjust each pocket to fulfill the unique requirements of individual missions This system along with equipment tie down cords in the pockets provides a secure platform for all your equipment Additionally an optional utility belt can be attached to the bottom of the vest for more storage options 1 1 Use the channeled webbing sewn to the vest to attach your pockets 2 Weave the pocket onto the vest with the pocket free end straps by threading the straps through both the vest channeled webbing and the channeled webbing on the pocket 7 2 Weaving the pocket onto the vest Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 13 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest HER FIERI H He 1 3 Vest webbing Pocket webbing Pocket free end snap 7 3 Weaving Pattern 1 4 Secure the snap fasteners on the bottom of the pocket 7 4 Pocket Fasteners Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 14 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest nen a may 7 TAR uel ae j Aa i i ainan F ese w Las cna eee D PAN Ipsi he anys Bagi F f es Anchor cords are located inside the pockets Use these cords to secure the items you store in the pockets 7 5 Anchor cords 8 Equipment Platforms 8 1 Two equipment platforms are located in the front inside pockets 8 1 Equipment platform location Aerial Machine and Tool Corp Page 15 TAC AIR Air Crewman Survival Vest 8 2 The
12. or technique that will result in potential AN damage to the product or render the product unsafe if instructions are not followed correctly IES NoTES are used to emphasize important points tips and reminders 1 Introduction The TAC AIR G2 Air Crewman Survival Vest is designed to support air crew and pilot operations over land and water It provides safety rescue and equipment features on a low profile vest to maximize mobility and flexibility The vest is adjustable so that one size can fit all users and it can be adjusted as the user s mission changes to accommodate equipment such as body armor warm weather clothing anti exposure suit etc The vest is designed to allow its user to position their equipment pockets wherever they choose using the MOLLE system The body of the vest is made with raschel knit fabric to provide comfort and minimize heat stress The vest has a built in harness system for insertion extraction purposes and a tether point for safety and rescue missions The vest is designed to accept a variety of flotation collars and devices that will support its user in the event of a water emergency The TAC AIR G2 vest is an important piece of survival equipment Proper care and maintenance will ensure your vest will accomplish the level of safety performance it is designed for It is important that you become familiar with these instructions to safely use this vest AX WARNING KEEP YOUR VEST IN USABLE CONDITION
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