Crye Precision LVS BASE VEST User manual

LVS™BASE VEST OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CONTENTS
02 INTRO
04 FITTING
06 ADJUSTING SIDE-STRAPS
10 STORAGE
14 CARE
16 OPTIONAL SIDE ARMOR
20 COVERS AND ACCESSORIES

This manual must be carefully read by all persons who have or will have the
responsibility for using or maintaining this product.
Any warranties made by Crye Precision LLC with respect to this product are voided if the
product is not used and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual. For any
questions relative to the use or repair of this product, please write Crye Precision LLC or call
1-718-246-3838 during regular business hours.
• This product contains integrated ballistic
resistant regions.
• This product is designed to protect the wearer
only against the ballistic threat level stated in
the Product manual. It is not intended to protect
against rie re or sharp edged or pointed
instruments unless specied on the armor.
• Ballistic resistant regions are not intended to
protect the wearer from projectiles that hit
less than 1 inch from any edge of the ballistic
resistant regions.
• Exposure of the internal ballistic materials to
water, chemicals, or sunlight will reduce the
effectiveness of the armor.
• This armor is not ame resistant unless specied
elsewhere in this manual.
• Product that shows no signs of damage must be
replaced 5 years from date of purchase.
• Perform periodic inspections of the ballistic
resistant regions of the armor. Discontinue use
of damaged product immediately.
• DO NOT machine wash or dry clean the product.
Exposure to detergents, bleach, or solvents
may result in degradation and reduce the
effectiveness of the product.
• Inspect the product for discoloration, cuts, tears,
abrasions or cracks before and after each use.
• DO NOT alter the product in any way.
• DO NOT expose the product to open ame or
excessive heat.
• All replacement parts must be acquired from
Crye Precision LLC or a licensed distributor.
• The most current version of this manual may be
found at www.cryeprecision.com.
• DO NOT use this product except in its intended
manner.
The following are general safety warnings intended to call attention to fundamental performance
limitations and areas of the product where proper usage must be followed. Failure to use and maintain
the product according to the instructions and warnings contained herein may result in the product
failing to perform as designed, and/or the persons relying on this product sustaining serious personal
injury and/or death.

The LVS™sets a new standard for concealable
body armor. Our proprietary 3 dimensional
forming technology allows us to shape the vest to
directly match the contours of the human body
delivering an unprecedented level of concealment
and comfort that only this production process can
deliver. Because it is molded, the armor will not
crumple and fold up in the bottom of the carrier.
In fact, the LVS™base vest requires no external
carrier at all. This is due to our unique “insert
as vest™
” architecture. This construction greatly
reduces bulk and visual printing. Made in the US
from US materials.
02 INTRO

FITTING

Place vest on body and adjust the shoulder
straps to a comfortable position.
01 02
The front and back of the vest sides should
sit at the same height. When side straps are
secured, the t should be snug. The side
straps come positioned at mid-length and
may require adjusting to t properly.
04 FITTING

ADJUSTING
SIDE-STRAPS

To adjust the length of the side straps, they
must rst be removed from the vest.
To remove, lift up the back channel. Wedge
your hand or a at object between loop
velcro on strap and hook velcro inside
channel to remove each strap.
01 02
Don the LVS with side straps attached to the
front panel only. Determine the appropriate
strap length by seeing where the straps
naturally align with the rear channel.
06 ADJUSTING SIDE-STRAPS

Lift back channel and insert folded strap in
position.
03 04
Roll the strap into the channel to secure it
in place. Begin by partially installing straps
and conrming t.
07 ADJUSTING SIDE-STRAPS

Roll the strap into the channel to secure it
in place. Begin by partially installing straps
and conrming t.
Ends of straps (loop portion) can be
trimmed if straps are too long, causing
overlap at the center of the back channel.
Overlapping straps can create a lump that
is visible through clothing.
05 06
Once t is conrmed, fully push loop-end of
straps into channel and press down to fully
seat them.
08 ADJUSTING SIDE-STRAPS

STORAGE
When storing or transporting the vest it is recommended that
the vest be PLACED IN THE STORAGE SYSTEM that came
with the vest. This will help the vest keep its form.
DO NOT LEAVE THE LVS OUT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR
ENCLOSED IN A HOT VEHICLE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE LVS
TO LOSE ITS FORM.

10 STORAGE

The LVS can be folded to t in the storage system. (note: one side of strap may need to be
adjusted) To fold the vest, lay the armor on the back panel and twist the front panel to sit
inside the rear panel.
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11 STORAGE

The LVS can be folded to t in the storage system. (note: one side of strap may need to be
adjusted) To fold the vest, lay the armor on the back panel and twist the front panel to sit
inside the rear panel.
Place LVS in storage system and connect vertical velcro strap. It does not need to be overly
tight. Connect horizontal velcro strap and tighten until the storage system is in a curved
position.
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12 STORAGE

CARE
To clean the vest, remove any dirt with a soft brush. Wipe down vest
with a damp cloth soaked in warm water and air dry in a shaded
space. DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY CLEAN. DO NOT APPLY
IRON OR ANY HEAT TO THE VEST

14 CARE

OPTIONAL
SIDE ARMOR
If additional side protection is needed, optional 6x6 and 6x9 side
armor panels are offered for sale at cryeprecision.com.

16 OPTIONAL SIDE ARMOR

To attach side armor, slide the straps through the appropriate slots on the side armor.
17 OPTIONAL SIDE ARMOR
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