BA set

Question 1

Where would you find the 4 set numbers on the BA set

Answer 1

Tally, Log book, Face mask and Back plate

Question 2

What pressure does your high temperature hose work from and your low pressure hose

Answer 2

High pressure hose (to gauge) - 300Bar

Low pressure hose (to mask) - 18BAR

Question 3

How long do you have left on your BA computer when it starts to beep?

Answer 3

2 hours

Question 4

When does your pre motion sense alarm go off and when does the full alarm go off?

Answer 4

30 seconds for pre alarm and a further 15 seconds for full alarm (45 total)

Question 5

When does the mechanical whistle sound go off?

Answer 5

65BAR

Question 6

What are the features of the cylinder?

Answer 6

1800Litres of air at 300BAR
Full weight 4.7KG
Water capacity 6.7Litres

Question 7

What are the durations of the cylinder?

Answer 7

45min max
35min working range
10min safety range

Question 8

How many turns is it on the cylinder hand wheel to open and close?

Answer 8

3.5 full turns

Question 9

When attaching the cylinder what must you look for to ensure its connected?

Answer 9

Cannot see the red ring

Question 10

What are the length of the personal line and the diameter?

Answer 10

6m total, 1.25m short line, 4.75 long line

4mm in diameter

Question 11

What is the pneumonic BECALM?

Answer 11

BA check which is.
B - Battery life (2 hours on beep)
E - Electronics 
C - Cylinder contents
A - Air flow (on gen check)
L - Leakages
M - Motion Sensor (gen check)

Question 12

What is the E.A.S.E.

Answer 12

Emergency Air supply equipment

Question 13

Describe the e.a.s.e

Answer 13

300 bar
3m of medium pressure hose with y coupling
ADSU drop out key
Carry valise

Question 14

What do you do when you reach the BA team in distress?

Answer 14

1. Carry out gauge check of the team
2. Inform ECO you found them and state location
3. Identify member that requires assistance
4. Silence ADSU using drop out key
5. Check casualty cylinder and use EASE if needed