PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-726
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 726
MAY 2013
31
PS 726
MAY 13
Filter Facts
The flter has an indicator that
changes color when it needs to
be changed.
SelF-sealing disks let you
change flters without Fear oF
breathing in chemical agent. IF a
flter is installed wrong, the disk
won’t let you breathe in until the
flter is installed correctly.
The flter’s three sealing
points on two surFaces
strengthen the interFace seal.
The positive locking mechanism
prevents the flter From working
loose. The flter’s lower profle
reduces the risk oF losing its seal
iF jarred and makes it less likely
to get caught in camou±age nets
or brush.
The flter’s gasket Forms
independent seals with the
base oF the flter mount, which
provide a seal against particles
and vapors.
The flter’s high eFfciency
synthetic particulate air
(HESPA) fltration material is
more durable than the M40’s and
better resists contaminants.
Breathe Easier
So Much More Comfortable
Drinking Made Easy
The M50’s dual flter
system makes it twice as
easy to breathe through
the mask compared to
the M40. That increases
a Soldier’s endurance
and cuts the time
needed to accomplish a
mission. Breathing easier
also makes For better
breath control during
fring, which boosts
marksmanship.
The dual flter system gives better
weight distribution to the M50,
making it more comFortable than
the M40. The mask’s inner parts are
made oF silicone, which is soFter and
easier on the mouth and nose.
The head harness comes with a
skull cap, which provides a more
comFortable ft and makes it easier
to put on the harness. Only the two
bottom straps have buckles–the
other straps use velcro, which also
improves the ft.
my drink tube
can be moved
with an outside
lever…
…making it
simple
to get
the drink tube
in and out of
your mouth.
THe m40 wasn’t
bad, but this
m50 is
great!
m40s like
me will
Still
be around
to help for
a while!
Dual filters help breathing
Indicator
changes
color
HESPA
filtration
filters
better
Skull cap more comfortable
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4/3/13
12:10 PM
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