Medium Assault Pack MKII Assembly Instructions

PLATATAC MEDIUM ASSAULT PACK Mk II

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSERT THE FRAME OVERVIEW Pack features aside, the Medium Assault Pack Mk II utilizes a strong and lightweight MOLLE frame that may require some assembly. This should take no more than 15 minutes of your time and is explained in this booklet

COMPONENTS 1x MEDIUM ASSAULT PACK

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Place pack down with MOLLE (front) side facing down. Insert frame into the sleeves.

Thread the Velcro® backed webbing strap through the appropriate eyelet in the frame.

2x SHOULDER STRAPS 1x HIP PAD 1x 1609 MOLLE FRAME 1x HELMET CARRIER 1x RADIO HARNESS

Thread the opposite side’s webbing strap through the appropriate eyelet in the frame.

Thread the webbing strap through the eyelet and secure in place.

ATTACH THE BELT PAD AND HARNESS

STEP 5

Place the Belt Pad next to the frame (buckles upwards).

ATTACH THE BELT PAD AND HARNESS

STEP 6

STEP 9

STEP 10

STEP 8

STEP 11

STEP 12

Thread the webbing straps through the ladder locks on the Belt Pad. Secure the straps.

Loop the webbing straps through large loop holes in the frame.

Run the webbing straps through the ladder locks and secure the webbing straps.

Thread the two long straps through the appropriate eyelets on the frame.

STEP 7

Repeat steps 8 - 9 to secure the other side of the Belt Pad to the frame. Ensure webbing straps are secure.

Thread the shoulder straps through the inner sleeves.

Adjust the straps to the required length and tighten the webbing straps.

Remove the lower half of the harness and take up the looped end of the webbing strap and feed around the frame.

ATTACH THE BELT PAD AND HARNESS

STEP 13

Feed the webbing strap through the loop on the end of the strap.

STEP 15

STEP 14

Pull tight and clip onto the shoulder harness. Repeat the steps for the other shoulder strap.

Feed the webbing through the ladder lock at the top of the harness and secure the shoulder straps. Always test and adjust prior to departure.

ATTACH THE HELMET CARRIER

STEP 16

STEP 17

STEP 18

STEP 19

Place the Helmet Carrier onto the front of the pack.

Fold over each MOLLE collumn strap into the back of the last PALS row. Press down on Velcro to secure.

Weave the MOLLE to attach the carrier.

Connect the six Fastex Clips and pull webbing straps tight to secure.

ATTACH THE HELMET CARRIER

STEP 20

Release top two Fastex Clips and slide in Helmet.

STEP 21

Re-attach Fastex clips and pull webbing straps tight to secure Helmet in position.

REMOVE THE RADIO HARNESS (OPTIONAL)

STEP 22

STEP 23

STEP 24

STEP 25

Fully open the pack’s main compartment.

Unthread web tape from all eight Tri-glides

Peel back the sides of the pack to expose the Tri-glides holding the Radio Harness in place.

Remove the Radio Harness.

TEST AND ADJUST

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • •

Load heavier items towards the wearer.

Utilise the compression straps, they will minimise movement of the pack when in use.

The Modular Helmet cradle compression straps should be released before inserting the helmet.

When carrying a helmet always carry helmet brim up.

The belt ends when not in use can be stowed within the belt pad pockets.

When pack is used without helmet cradle, a quick pull tab can be utilised for medic’s loads.

Place the pack on the ground and identify the ladder lock located on each shoulder strap.

Adjust the ladder lock on each shoulder pad to a position that is roughly on top of the shoulder.

Take up the pack and tighten shoulder harness by pulling the webbing straps in a downwards direction.

Locate the upper harness adjustment and tighten by pulling the webbing straps in a forwards direction.

TEST AND ADJUST PRIOR TO DEPARTURE • • • • • •

Test your harness for balance and comfort prior to any activity to avoid injury.

Ensure that shoulder straps are balanced and secure.

Check all quick release mechanisms are locked in place.

Check frame is secure to your pack. If it is loosely attached, your pack will sway potentially causing discomfort or injury.

Inspect harness and frame for signs of damge from previous activities.

Ensure that all excess webbing straps are secure and tidy to limit snagging or tripping.

TEST AND ADJUST

The shoulder straps should look similar to the above.

Clip the belt together and tighten by pulling the webbing straps in a forwards direction.