EDBA (extended duration breathing apparatus) Flashcards
1
Q
What is EDBA?
A
Extended duration breathing apparatus
2
Q
What pressure is EDBA set to?
A
55 bar
3
Q
EDBA face seal check
A
- Put on & tighten straps
- Inhale to activate the DV (Demand valve) first breath mechanism
- Twist DV to confim locked
- Open DV bypass valve to check there is air to mask,then close valve
- Shut cylinder valve & then open 1/4 turn.Take a breath,close valve & check there is no sound of air escaping
- Open cylinder valve & breathe normally.Check gauge reading is steady
- Test alarm
- On completion enter wearers name on control board
- Check clothing & proceed with task