SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (CTS-IB-PPE-01)
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CIPC Reg # 2018/101848/07
Rev # 01/2020/10/15
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Step 10 (Vacuum Test)
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Close the cylinder valve and breathe down
(slowly) the system
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The alarm whistle should sound at +/- 50
bar
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Continue breathing down the system
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Once empty, hold breath for 8 seconds
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the face mask should collapse and hold to
face (indicating a positive seal)
3.4.
Doffing (taking off) the SCBA
Step 1
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Loosen the chin and cheek straps, by
pressing the buckles forward using your
thumbs
Step 2
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Reach under and pull the mask off
backwards over your head (do not pull on
the front port).
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Reset Demand Valve by pushing the
RED button (this will shut the air flow)
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Close the cylinder valve
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Vent system by pressing Exhaust Button
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Check that Pressure Gauge is on Zero
pressure
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Press Red Button to reset system
Step 3
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Extend waistbelt straps and open waist
belt buckle
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