Z.AM manual

© ZEMAN / TECHNOGROUP s.r.o. 

Dear consumer, 

you have got in your hands our high-tech product ZEMAN AM.L / AM.35 / AM.50 footwear with protective effect against land-mines.

If you duly take care about this footwear, you can be sure that you will be well rewarded.

The boots will safe your life and protect health.

Yours ZEMAN® team

ZEMAN / TECHNOGROUP s.r.o.
Ceskomoravska 1181/21
190 00 Praha9
Czech Republic
www.zemanboots.com

Thanks to:

Technical collaboration in the ballistic inputs debilitating shock with:

Borgata s.r.o.
Faltysova 1497
157 00 Praha 5
Czech Republic

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Special all leather boots with protection against anti- personnel contact mines with protection against a mass of HE (high explosion) 30 gms for AM.L, 35 gms for AM.35 and 50 gms for AM.50.

The boots have been developed in co-operation with a leading Czech expert in ballistic protection.

The boots can be provided with Drilex / Windtex lining also which ensures 100% waterproofness while keeping wearing comfort and permeability for water vapours out from the boot.

The boots are characterised by a robust and resistant design with long-term service life and do not contain any metallic parts. 

And that all achieved with the total weight AM.L/ AM.35 max 3,000 gas, AM.50 3,200 gms.

The boots are protected by patent.

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The Mine resistant (Blast Protective) boots model ZEMAN AM (anti-mine) offers a synergistic multilevel protection: 

1ST LEVEL – INTELLIGENT, MULTI-LAYER ARMOURED SOLE 

The sole contains special multi-layer intelligent construction. When overpressure (energy of explosion) arrives to the sole: 

  • Part of the energy is reflected back from armour 
  • Part of energy is consumed by programmed destruction of high tenacity layers 
  • Only small part of energy go through our multi-layer armour and reach the inner armour 
  • Maximum pressure coming thru multi layer sole is typically less than 1% of blast energy (testing charge 30 gms for AM.L, 35 gms for AM.35 and 50 gms for AM.50 of TNT is used) 

Special construction of tension sole system:

  • Inside the boots you will find a special multi-layer sole which, thanks to several armoured layers, minimises the effect of overpressure to human body 

Special construction of intelligent sole ensures: 

  • Protection against fragment perforation 2,5 times more than requirements of EU standards for protective boots, while preserving sufficient flexibility 
  • Neither intelligent sole nor other parts of boot contains any metallic parts. Due to metal-free construction, the boots will not give any false alarms while working with metal detectors 
  • Special construction of intelligent sole in connection with anatomic and anti-bacterial innersole absorbs tread energy in heel-set and therefore reduce stress of the user

Construction of The Blast Protective boots model ZEMAN AM contains ZEMAN intelligent metal free system of sole and ZEMAN anti-perforation system offers a synergistic multilevel protection and additional benefits. Boots are designed for full-day wearing.

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ZEMAN® AM boots are engineered to provide advanced protection against the effects of anti-personnel mine explosions.

The specialized multilayer construction and energy-absorbing components ensure:

  • Minimum 99% absorption of the pressure wave generated by the explosion.
  • The residual pressure acting on the leg is less than 1% of the original blast pressure.
  • Designed for threats issued by high-explosive (HE) materials, measured in grams.

Model classification by explosive threat level:

  • AM-L – protection against anti-personnel mines with HE load up to 35 g
  • AM-35 – protection against HE loads above 35 g and up to 50 g
  • AM-50 – protection against HE loads above 50 g (tested up to 56 g)

This level of protection significantly reduces the risk of traumatic injuries caused by mine detonations, particularly from the shockwave effect. ZEMAN AM boots are ideal for military personnel, EOD specialists, humanitarian demining teams, and other high-risk environments.

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  • ZEMAN AM boot upper is made of smooth, hydrophobic grain leather (thickness of 2.2-2.4 mm) 
  • ZEMAN AM has a closed tongue and bandaged collar of PDM (thickness 5-8 mm) and smooth, hydrophobic grain leather, (thickness of 1.0-1.3 mm) 
  • ZEMAN AM has lining on the vamp, back side and tongue made of DRILEX, special non-woven PA textile, 100% PA brand name DRILEX 
  • ZEMAN AM has plastic or leather counter
  • ZEMAN AM has thermoplastic toe puff 
  • ZEMAN AM has lacing – 4 eyelets + 4 passes through 
  • Boot height size 42/8: AM.L – 27 cm, AM.35 – 28 cm, AM.50 – 29.5 cm 
  • Ballistic sole: AM.L – 8 cm, AM.35 – 9 cm, AM.50 – 10,5 cm from ground 
  • Weight per size EU46/UK11: maximum AM.L/AM.35 – 3.000 g, AM.50 – 3.200 g
  • Sizes assortment EU/UK: 39/6, 40/6.5, 41/7, 42/8, 43/9, 44/9.5, 45/10, 46/11, 47/12
  • Colour: Black

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To enable water to bead up and to guarantee protection from dirt, regular reproofing is recommended. 

Please avoid oily creams which could contaminate the outer layer and reduce breathability. 

  • Use the shoes only for the purpose they are assigned to 
  • After each use clean them and dry next to indirect source of heat 
  • The user can replace laces and innersole only
  • Treat the shoes with appropriate polish

NOTICE FOR USERS: The footwear can be used for the above described purpose only. In case of degradation (wearing through, inadequate thinning of upper, cracked sole, undoing of seams, etc.) the level of protection is decreased and the footwear must be immediately replaced!

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FLYING ARROW® SHOES PROTECTOR 

  • Nano spray protector 
  • Unique recipe 
  • Protects shoes against water, mud and other impurities 
  • Content 100 ml / 50 ml 

PROFI POLISH BLACK

  • Universal polish 
  • Solid cream concentrate of black colour also suitable for shoes equipped with a climate membrane. 
  • Nourishes and keeps the upper material supple.
  • Protects shoes against moisture. 
  • Revives the colour shade. 
  • Content: 250 gms / 70 ml

PROFI DEO SHOE

  • Deodorant containing nanoparticles of silver and silica. It maintains freshness in shoes and protects it from unpleasant odors for much longer than regular deodorants. 
  • Silver prevents the multiplication of microorganisms, silica absorbs an unpleasant odour. 
  • Content: 150 ml 

PROFI WATERSTOP

  • Highly effective impregnating agent for smooth skin, nubuck, velour, textile and synthetic materials. 
  • Repels water, grease and dust, prevents deep soiling, water and snow stains. 
  • Content: 300 ml 

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Footwear ZEMAN AM can be supplied together with assortment spare of parts. This assortment is divided into two groups spare part used by user or by manufacturer service:

User: 

  • Anatomic replaceable innersole washable in water 40°C, absorbing tread energy in heel with antibacterial modification Aegis Dry Sole 
  • Air-exhaustion PE-net innersole
  • Laces, colour black, water repellent, length 180 cm

Shoe service from the manufacturer:

  • Rivet 4/7/7 mark old copper dark-hrt
  • Eyelet 2119 sammi brunred quality hrt-gtx

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CONDITION FOR THE USER: 

  • The recommended temperature range for the use of footwear is -20°C / +50°C 

WARRANTY: 

  • Warranty time is 12 months from date of acceptance of each lot 
  • Warranty can be extended to 24 months

IN SERVICE LIFE / SHELF LIFE: 

  • We confirm service life / shelf life 5 years for boots stored correctly in warehouse 

CONDITION FOR STORAGE: 

  • Boot must be stored in original box and cartoon
  • Place of storage must be dry, temperature max 35°C
  • Boot must be protected against direct light

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  • Company ZEMAN® was established on 1991
  • We are specialist for working, safety, services and military boots

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