SPIRITUS SYSTEMS THE THING 2 User manual

THE THING 2
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CAGE CODE 81JG6 DUNS 08-185-0461
112 BUD PLACE, ABERDEEN, NC 28315
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DESIGNED, TESTED, AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA
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04 ATTACHING A MOLLE POUCH
05 ATTACHING A PLACARD OR MICRO FIGHT CHASSIS
CONTENTS
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RADIO/MAGAZINE RETAINER ASSEMBLY
The Thing 2 gives the operator the ability to expand their load carriage capacity while using placards and chest rigs that
are already available on the commercial market. It allows for the use of 2 x 3 column MOLLE pouches as well as 2
dedicated slots for radios or additional magazines. The Thing 2 can also accommodate sub load pouches such as the SACK
pouch, or Lunchbox pouch.
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STEP 4STEP 3
STEP 2
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SEC 1 RADIO/MAGAZINE RETAINER ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
Each Thing 2 should include within the package 2 x Pieces of Shock Cord,
2 x Pull Tabs and two Cord Locks.
Begin assembly by running the shock cord through the tab as shown
above.
Once you have completed Step Three you will take the two running ends of
the shock cord and run them in between the soft pouch material and the
MOLLE cutouts on the hard material as shown. Finally, feed the running
ends through the provided cord lock.
Reall all general safety warnings on page one of this operator’s manual.The warnings in this manual are intended to
call attention to fundamental performance limitations and areas of the product where proper usage must be followed.
There are two variations of assembly that can be implemented by the end user. The detailed instructions will explore how to use both of them.
Once the shock cord has been run through the tab in Step 2, you will want
to take but running ends and place them through one of the pull tabs.
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SEC 1 RADIO/MAGAZINE RETAINER ASSEMBLY
STEP 5
Finally, secure the running ends of the shock cord with an overhand knot. Run each running end through each eyelet as shown.
Reall all general safety warnings on page one of this operator’s manual.The warnings in this manual are intended to
call attention to fundamental performance limitations and areas of the product where proper usage must be followed.
CONTD.
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Finally, secure the running ends of the shock cord with an overhand knot.Feed both running ends into the provided cord lock.
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ALT METHOD-STEP 2 ALT METHOD-STEP 3

STEP 2
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SEC 2 ATTACHING A MOLLE POUCH
STEP 1
Continue to weave the tabs through the panel and the MOLLE webbing on
the pouch until the pouch is completely secured. Do NOT skip MOLLE
sections.
Reall all general safety warnings on page one of this operator’s manual.The warnings in this manual are intended to
call attention to fundamental performance limitations and areas of the product where proper usage must be followed.
The Thing 2 is built to support any mole pouch that has a weave width of three columns. The following instructions will demonstrate weaving a pouch onto The
Thing 2.
Start by placing your pouches’ MOLLE tabs over the highest point on the
panel. Then begin weaving the tabs through the MOLLE webbing on the
pouch.
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STEP 2
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SEC 3 ATTACHING A PLACARD OR MICRO FIGHT CHASSIS
STEP 1
Weave the buckles on the Placard or Micro Fight Chassis through the
retaining loops on The Thing 2 as shown in the figure above.
Once both buckles have been fed through the retaining loops, securely mate the Velcro on the Placard or Micro Fight Chassis to the Velcro Loop Field on The
Thing Two.
Reall all general safety warnings on page one of this operator’s manual.The warnings in this manual are intended to
call attention to fundamental performance limitations and areas of the product where proper usage must be followed.
The Thing Two was built to expand the capability of Placards that already exist on the market. It uses a combinations of webbing passthroughs and Velcro to
secure items to it. The following instructions will demonstrate how to attach your placard to The Thing 2.
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STEP 2
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SEC 4 ATTACHING A SUBLOAD POUCH
STEP 1
Begin by separating the loop/hook Velcro field inside the pocket on the rear of The Thing 2.
Insert the Velcro tongue on your subload pouch into the pocket.
Reall all general safety warnings on page one of this operator’s manual.The warnings in this manual are intended to
call attention to fundamental performance limitations and areas of the product where proper usage must be followed.
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