BREACHPEN OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Revision 1.2
HISTORY
The Breachpen started with a scientist coming up with a
method of cutting a downed power line in his front yard. That
marked the conception of the idea to create an emergency cut-
ting device, capable of employment in any environment, to deal
with the unexpected. Years later, research and development
began to see how this tool fit the mission of a tactician. This led
to redundancy, reliability; principles we all look for in our gear,
to be applied to the tool to ensure it met mission needs. The
breachpen is a new concept that allows each person on target
to have an emergency cutting tool that can keep the mission
flow, ultimately aiding in suppressing the threat and saving
lives. The future of this tool is increasing the effectiveness,
ease-of-use, and capabilities that data and the mission dictate.
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PRINCIPLES
1. Practice technique of light pressure with directional slag to
perform cuts on horizontal planes.
2. The Breachpen is most effective when used in a plunge cut
method.
3. Master the lighting procedures.
4. For cuts on vertical plains, more pressure is needed to
perform the cut.
5. Work bottom to top to avoid slag splash.
6. Utilize correct hand placement, foot placement, cut with feel
and technique,
7. Apply leverage and tension as much as possible to assist the
heat of metal pulling apart.
8. Look to cool the surface of the slag with BDS40 fire
suppression.
9. Keep extra matches close by to arrest any misfires.
10. Know the limitations of your personal protection equipment
and employ the device accordingly.
11. Everyone who is going to carry a Breachpen must
demonstrate a successful cut before taking one on target.
12. The combination of tools makes each more efficient to
accomplish the task.
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SAFETY
1. Clear the environment around your cut.
2. Never attempt live vehicle extrication without a fire
suppressant available.
3. Do not throw the rod into a normal fire unless already lit.
4. Cuts on any glass or concrete may result in spatter due to
high-temperature air pockets.
5. If using with NVG’s, minimize lens exposure by using
cat-eyes or NVG covers.
6. Look to use eye protection with Shade Tint 9 when able in
training or operations. This is especially important when
cutting with consecutive Breachpens.
7. Do not attack cut points above the head.
MINIMUM SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUGGESTED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Long Sleeve Shade Tint
Top 9 Glasses
Eye
Protection Axe or
Rescue Tool
Pants
Fire
Protective Suppression
Gloves System
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STORAGE
-Store in a climate controlled area away from sun exposure.
Ensure there is a fire-suppression device nearby or a
smoke/heat-activated sprinkler system.
-Place Breachpens in 1st, 2nd, 3rd-line gear as needed for
crisis-action response, inspect monthly for cracks or
warping of the sheath."
SPECIFICATIONS
Burning time – 23 - 25 seconds
Weight of the product assembly - 170 (+/- 1,5) grams
Rod Length - 310 mm
Length of the product assembly - 445 mm
Diameter - 18 mm
Combustion Temperature - 2800 * C
Ignition Temperature - 1440 * C
MISC.
1. Not a hazardous shipping item
-Shipping Classification: Electrode-Welding Rod
2. 9mm, 5.56, and 7.62 impact does not ignite magnesium
rod.
3. Once ignited, the pen will burn out completely unless the
rod is sheared.
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OPERATION- SETUP
1. Remove The Breachpen 2. Remove the Rod from its 3. Flip the rod around and
from Storage stored position by pulling place cap back into
the narrow cap on the sheath.
opposite the label.
4. Plunge Rod Cap Into 5. Note the ridge on the 6. Pushing the cap beyond
Sheath rod cap, the ridge will ensure a
more secure fit of the rod.
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OPERATION- LIGHTING
7. Find the Cap on the 8. This cap is on the end of 9. Grasp the cap and pull
opposite end of the the label. strait out. The match is
sheath from the rod. attached to the cap.
10. Strike the match on the 11. Touch the lit match to 12. Dispose of match and
striking paper on either the red mark on the end of focus on completing the
side of the rod. The match the rod to light the cut.
can be lit with a lighter if Breachpen.
needed.
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USES & BURN TIMES
CHAINS
Technique: 1⁄2” ferrous / non-ferrous chains, cut through
the long part of the oval utilizing the slag to direct the cut.
Ensure slag has clear path to the ground. Look to a sup-
port tool to de-link the chain. 1⁄2” or less, use the direction-
al slag through the apex of the chain or cut through both
sides of the oval.
Burn time: 1⁄2” or greater thickness: 24 sec produces most
successful cut, 1⁄2” or less thickness < 19 seconds
REBAR
Technique: directing the slag is a principle to be used on
each. For a cut on a vertical piece of rebar, firm pressure at
a 60 degree angle, transferring to 90 degrees once cut
has started.
Burn time: horizontal cuts 9’ for thin rebar, 14’ for 2x rebar,
19’ 3x rebar, Vertical cut 1⁄2”, 15’ or greater
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USES & BURN TIMES
CABLE
Technique: cut on most horizontal plain as possible. Rock
back in forth to assist slag in moving through wires. Strip
plastic sheathing when able to avoid toxic fumes release
from plastics.
Burn time: 3/4” steel cable, 24 seconds
BOLTS
Technique: Directional slag, light pressure. Very effective
when cutting bolt on horizontal plain. bolt must be fully
exposed prior to cutting, especially if attempting vehicle
bolt cuts.
Burn time: 20 sec for 3⁄4 in iron door bolt, 17sec if breacher
can apply tension to cut
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USES & BURN TIMES
CHAIN-LINK FENCE
Technique: apply tension if possible. Trace to the connec-
tion point and angle towards cutting single wire. This allots
for maximum amount of cuts over 24 second burn time.
Burn time: 24 seconds to open up 4” hole or greater. Tech-
nique matters most with this cut
LOCKS
Technique: similar to a chain, < 1/2” thickness cut on the
apex. > 1/2”, cut along the long part of the U, look to force
or support tool to “de-link” the lock.
Burn time: 24 seconds to clear > 1/2” pad lock. Apex cut
with pressure on < 1/2” lock can get time to 12-15 seconds.
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CATEGORIES OF USE
MILITARY/ LAW ENFORCEMENT
-Surgical thermite for disabling vehicles/weapons.
-Emergency access cutting through chains, gates, and
locks.
-Internal breaches to avoid over-pressure injuries from
explosive breach. -Aircraft signaling/emergency fire starting.
-Disabling power sources.
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CATEGORIES OF USE
RESCUE SPECIALIST
-Emergency metal cutting capability—great as a support
tool to a crash axe.
-Surgical thermite for disabling vehicles/weapons.
-Emergency fire starting capability in every environment.
-Support tool for mechanical breaches with halligan and
sledge. -Extrication (fire suppression MUST be nearby).
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CATEGORIES OF USE
DISASTER RESPONSE
-Cutting off power sources.
-Downed power-line and debris clearing.
-Emergency cable and wire cutting.
-Support tool for quick access into bolted/locked areas.
Construction
-Emergency metal cutting.
-Highly effective at clearing wires and cables.
-For demolition teams making quick access and clearing
rebar. -Cutting off power sources in emergency situations.
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CATEGORIES OF USE
FIRE SERVICE
-Emergency access cutting through chains, gates, and
locks.
-Support tool to mechanical breaches with halligan, crash
axe, and sledge. -Extrication (fire suppression MUST be
nearby).
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CATEGORIES OF USE
CONSTRUCTION
-Emergency metal cutting.
-Highly effective at clearing wires and cables.
-For demolition teams making quick access and clearing
rebar.
-Cutting off power sources in emergency situations.
**We recommend fire suppression to be nearby when using
this tool. BDS40 is a cheap and highly effective solution to
ensuring those carrying the BREACHPEN can take care of a
secondary fire**
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BREACHPEN OPERATOR’S TEST
(80% minimum required score on eLearning)
NAME: ______________ DATE: _________ SCORE:_______
1. What is the needed orientation of the rod when in the lighting procedures?
2. What is the ignition temperature of the Breachpen?
3. True or False: A horizontal-plain cut needs more pressure than a verti
cal-plain cut.
4. Once the match is lit, what point on the rod are you making contact with to
ignite the pen?
5. True or False. The Breachpen will ignite when impacted by 7.62mm
6. How many successful cuts does a Breachpen operator need to make before
taking one on an operation?
7. When using NVGs with the Breachpen, what precaution should the operator
take prior to ignition?
8. If burning multiple Breachpens, what is the recommended lens tint for eye
protection?
9. The combination of _________ makes each more effective to accom-
plishing the task.
10. What support tool is needed if live vehicle extrication is going to be attempt-
ed?
Please see your Breachpen POC for a test grade.
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KCSL LLC Waiver and Release from Liability
I, ______________________________________ (Breachpen User), or organization acquiring the
Breachpen, have acquired the Breachpen for emergency cutting of metals as advertised and developed by KCSL
LLC. I understand there are clear uses as defined in the manual, and methods to correct employment. I have been
presented with mitigating support tools that ensure safe employment. I HEREBY FULLY ASSUME THE RISKS OF
INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OF DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY INHERENT IN, AND/OR IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH ATTENDING, PARTICIPATING IN, AND SPECTATING ON BREACHPEN USE, EVEN IF
ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF OTHER PERSONS EXECUTING A SIMILAR WAIVER AND RELEASE FROM
LIABILITY.
I will read the manual and watch the instructional video provided prior to use. If I neglect the instructions, I, and
those associated with my use of the Breachpen, run the risk of experiencing a catastrophic event. These events
are, but not limited to, uncontrollable fire, superficial to full thickness burns, impaired vision, puncture wounds, or
choking. Those who agree with these terms and conditions are confirming they have received the proper instruc-
tion for safe use. In no event shall our company be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special conse-
quential damages, to property or life, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our prod-
ucts.
I understand and agree that this Agreement is a full and final release covering all known and unknown and unan-
ticipated injuries, debts, claims, or damages to him/her that have arisen or my have arisen from any matters, acts,
omission, or dealings released in this agreement, may hereafter discover facts in addition to, or different from,
those which he/she now knows or believes to be true, but it is his/her intention hereby, fully and finally and
forever, to settle and release any and all matters, disputes, differences, known or unknown, suspected or unsus-
pected, that do now exist, may exist or heretofore have existed with respect to those matters described herein. I
expressly waive and relinquish any and all rights or benefits that I may now have, or in the future may have as to
these matters released herein, similar law or any state or territory of the United States. Said section provides as
follows:
“A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at
the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the
debtor.”
By signing below, the undersigned also waives any and all rights he/she may have, independently or on my behalf,
in connection with my image or likeness on such photograph(s) and Likeness Rights, and consents to, joins with
and ratifies all grants of permission, waivers, discharges, and releases set forth herein above.
I AGREE TO NOT BRING ANY CLAIM AGAINST RELEASES, which claims concern in any way death, injury, damage
or loss of any type or nature, which arise out of, are related to, or are in any way connected with attending, partici-
pating in, volunteering at or spectating Breachpen use, and/or which arise out of or are connected to in any way
with my use of, or my presence at the facility, carelessness, or other acts of failure to act of those person or
entities.
I HEREBY AFFIRM AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT. I HEREBY AFFIRM AND ACKNOWL-
EDGE THAT I UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND AGREE TO BE BOUND THEREBY. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT PROVIDED
TO ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21, THEREFORE THERE IS NO NEED FOR A SECTION REGARDING PARENT/GUARD-
IAN SIGNATURE.
Breachpen User __________________________________
By ___________________________ Date ____________
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Letter from founder:
Through my interaction with law enforcement, fire departments, and
military teams, I have found it is more important to sell the idea of
emergency cutting for each operator instead of just another tool that
can cut through metal. If the unexpected breach is encountered, and
the breaching equipment is not available, what could be the cost?
You need something that can cut through metal but also something
that has not inhibited your performance in the mission up to that
point. February 14, 2018 marked the 12th school shooting of the year.
The worst school shooting in the history of our country happened on
the other side of a chain and brass padlock. I will not be idle in selling
this tool to organizations who will equip their first responders with
the capability. We’re all in a race against time and in a moments
notice someone else’s time could be dependent on how well you
prepared for the unexpected.
Sincerely,
Brian Cole, Breachpen Founder & Prior USAF PJ
KEEP CALM
AND
SAVE LIVES
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Veteran Owned and Operated
BREACHPEN TRAINING PROGRAM
Each operator must:
1. Review the digital manual
2. Score 80% or higher on the Breachpen Operator’s eLearning Quiz
3. Given three Breachpens, make two successful cuts
1st cut is ½” rebar
2nd cut on chain
3rd cut through lock
After Completion of training and documentation of cuts made.
Operator will receive Breachpen operator's certificate.
LINK TO BREACHPEN eLEARNING
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