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ESS Interchangeable Component Eyeshield (ICE) 2 Spectacle System
Physical/Functional
Lightweight eye protection system.
Interchangeable lenses for effective eye protection in any light condition.
Adjustable temples can be made longer or shorter, and have malleable ear bends that custom fit to any user.
Optional prescription insert available for soldiers who require prescription lenses.
Carrying pouch has divided lens pockets.
System includes a belt loop and a clip attachment, fog repellent cloth, and a snap-on neck leash.
Compliant with all ANSI Z87.1-2003 optical performance and protection requirements.
Clear and sunglass lenses offer 100% Ultra Violet protection.
Does not provide laser hazard protection.
Components/Materials
Frame: Black plastic/neoprene rubber.
Ballistic Lens: Clear and sunglass.
Elastic headband: Black elastic.
Temple arms: Black plastic/neoprene rubber.
Storage Case: Black microfiber.
The ESS ICE-2 spectacles are a lightweight (1.2 ounces) eye protection system that offers high-ballistic impact resistance, unrestricted field of view, and interchangeable lenses for effective eye protection in any light condition. A set of two 2.4mm high-impact polycarbonate lenses (clear and smoke gray) are provided with the system. The ICE-2 can accommodate an optional prescription insert if required. The prescription carrier for the ICE 2 has an adapter when will make it compatible with the ESS Profile NVG. The ESS ICE-2 spectacles have adjustable temples that can be made longer or shorter, and have malleable ear bends that custom fit to any user. The spectacles come with a carrying pouch with divided lens pockets, a belt loop and a clip attachment, fog repellent cloth, and a snap-on neck leash. The ESS ICE-2 modular
NSN Table for ESS ICE-2 Spectacle System Components
Item
NSN
Eye Safety Systems (ESS) Interchangeable Component Eyeshield (ICE) 2 Kit
4240-01-525-5085
ICE 2.4 Eyeshield with Clear, Smoke Gray & Hi-Def Yellow Lenses & Case
4240-01-505-0048
ESS ICE2 Clear Replacement Lens 50 Pack
4240-01-525-4819
ESS ICE2 Smoke Gray Replacement Lens 50 Pack
4240-01-525-5098
ESS ICE2 Replacement Frame and Nosepiece
4240-01-525-5095
ESS ICE2 Replacement Carrying Pouch
4240-01-518-9838
ESS ICE2 Replacement Fog Repellent Cloth
4240-01-525-5107
ESS ICE2 Replacement Snap-On Neck Leash 25 Pack
4240-01-525-4777
ESS ICE 2 Prescription Insert
4240-01-525-4784
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