Cylinder And Ancillary Flashcards
What is the standard duration breathing apparatus (SDBA) cylinder made from
Carbon fibre wrapped around aluminium
What is the capacity of the SDBA cylinder
8 litres water, 2160 litres of compressed air
When the SDBA cylinder is fully charged, what is its pressure
300 bar, and tested every 5 years to 450 bar
Why are the shoulders of the cylinder painted black
This denotes medical grade breathable air
What is the weight of the SDBA cylinder
8.5 kg when full
What is the lifespan of a SDBA cylinder
30 years
What does the cylinder bag look like
It is yellow
With the LFB logo
Reflective strips
What are the 9 safety precautions for SDBA cylinders
BA cylinders must have a yellow cover when attached to a BA set
Must be transported in purpose built racks
Carry one cylinder at a time
Carried at arms length, vertically, grip around the neck
The valve must be directed away from people
When moving, support the underside
Never fully empty a cylinder
Do not remove labels
Identified by its bar code
Upon acceptance, what three points deem the cylinder defective
The body of the cylinder is scored
The valve or outlet thread is damaged
The hydraulic test is out of date
What is the purpose of the personal line
To assist BA wearers to maintain contact, and to enable them to proceed and search.
What is the personal line made from
Plastic covered Kevlar
How long is the personal line
As a short personal line, 1.25m
As a long personal line, 6 m
When is the personal line tested
On receipt When allocated on station When allocated at incident After use Every 28 days
What are BA cable cutters made from
Hardened tempered steel
When would a BA cable cutter be used
Only when BA wearers have become entangled with fallen cables
