Intro Flashcards
Composition of atmospheric air?
Nitrogen-79%
Oxygen-21%
Co2 - traces
How much oxygen do we absorb each breath?
4%
Factors that increase heat related conditions?
Metabolic rate Environment Clothing Fitness Race Sex Age
How much rest and water should be consumed after temperatures below 35C?
30 mins/500ml
How much rest and water should be consumed after hot and humid temperatures (>35C)?
60 mins rest/1000ml
High pressure hose working pressure?
300
Medium pressure hose pressure?
18bar
What is BECALM and What is it for?
It’s for what the BAC records.
Batterylife,Electronics,Cylindercontents,Airflow,Leakages,Motionsensor.
Motion sensor times?
Pre alarm-30 secs
Full alarm- further 15 secs (45 secs)
How many litres of air at 300 bar?
1800l
Cylinder and valve weight?
4.7kg
Air cylinder water capacity?
6.7
Retractable personal line lengths?
6m-1.25/4.75
Why is carbon monoxide bad?
Combines with Haemoglobin instead of oxygen.
When is the battery alert?
2hours before dying
When does mechanical whistle sound?
65Bar
Cylinder duration?
35 mins
10 min safety margin.
45 mins total
How many turns to open cylinder valve?
3.5
Personal line diameter?
4mm