SCBA INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

At the start of each shift, and after each use each SCBA must be inspected to assure that it is ready for service.

Cylinder

• Inspect gauge face and needle, refill if under 1995psi
• Inspect cylinder for cracks, scratches or dents, scratches not to be more than .045" deep, .125" wide or more than 1" long
• Check Hydro-Test date
• If cylinder is to be taken out of service for any reason, drain all air out of it

Backpack & Harness

• Inspect all straps for tears, abrasions or metal showing
• Inspect backplate for dents, cracks or bends
• Make sure all connections and bolts are tight and in working order
• Extend all straps for easy donning

Hoses & Audi-Larm

• Inspect all hoses for damage, and for all the proper connections
• Make sure connections are hand tight and that o-ring is present on Audi-Larm
• Make sure the alarm bell rings at the proper time and pressures
• Make sure that the alarm bell is properly aligned and free of debris

Regulators

• Charge system with air and shut off supply to check for leaks, watch harness pressure gauge, must not drop more than 100psi in 10 sec
• Make sure that the remote air gauge is equal to or no more than 100psi(5%) less than the cylinder gauge
• Ensure 1st Stage Regulator is properly attached to the frame
• Check 2nd Stage housing is not cracked or damaged, that the blue o-ring at the face piece connection point is present
• With face piece donned check for positive pressure in the face piece by lifting edge of mask off your face and feeling for free flowing air

Facepiece

• Check lens for cracks or deformities
• Check straps for damage and make sure that they are in the proper position for donning
• Check exhalation valve spring for ease of operation
• Don mask, check for proper seal during inhalation and exhalation

PASS

• Charge system with air to activate device, listen for proper tones and check lights
• Let PASS go into "pre-alarm" and shake pack to reset it
• Let PASS go all the way into "full-alarm" and note proper time of alarm

Cleaning

• Clean all face piece with warm water and a mild soap, air dry
• Wipe down all other components with a damp sponge
• Clean the harness with a thick soapy lather and sponge off
• Do not get water inside any hoses or regulators
• Thoroughly air dry all components

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