SCBA manual chapter 3 questions - Sheet1 Flashcards
From SCBA:
When do you inspect your SCBA?
upon assuming duty and after each use
From SCBA:
What should you do if you find a problem with your SCBA?
immediately remove it from service, tag with scba repair request form, return scba to maskroom for repair.
From SCBA:
Who is authorized to work on scba or air cylinders?
only maskroom personel and air unit technicians
From SCBA:
When should a cylinder be changed?
when the pressure indicator falls below 4000 PSI
From SCBA:
Using the “compressed Gas Association guidelines” (CGA) what is level 1 damage?
cuts and scratches involving the outer surfaces
From SCBA:
Using the “compressed Gas Association guidelines” (CGA) what is level 2 damage?
cuts that have penetrated through the outer layers of plastic and have cut the fiber over-wrap threads.
From SCBA:
Using the CGA guidelines what is level 3 damage?
cuts greater than level 2 or cuts that expose bare metal
From SCBA:
At what level do you place a cylinder out of service?
damage greater than CGA level 1
From SCBA:
What are the procedures for placing a cylinder O.O.S?
empty cylinder, tag with scba repair request form to the defect, and return to the maskroom
From SCBA:
How do you test the batteries in the PAK-Alert SE alarm?
depress the reset button(yellow button) once
From SCBA:
What light do you get when the batteries are good on PAK- Alert?
a green light will flash twice
From SCBA:
How do you know if you need to change the batteries on PAK-Alert?
2 red lights will flash
From SCBA:
What does the absence of any light indicate?
PAK is defective, or batteries are either fully discharged or haven’t been installed
From SCBA:
Which button is the manual alarm button?
the red button
From SCBA:
How do you reset the PAK-Alert alarm?
press the reset button(yellow button) twice
From SCBA:
How long does a Scott airpak 50 have to remain motionless to enter prealert mode?
20 seconds
From SCBA:
How long does the AirPak 50 have to remain motionless to enter alarm mode?
30 seconds
From SCBA:
How much air do you have when the H.U.D indicates a single green light?
3300-3500 psi (approx. 3/4)
From SCBA:
What lights on the H.U.D. indicate a full cylinder?
2 green lights
From SCBA:
How much air does the cylinder have when the H.U.D indicates a yellow light?
approx. 2500 psi (approx. 1/2)
From SCBA:
What happens when your air drops to approximately 1000-1200 psi?
vibralert will function and the red light on the H.U.D will flash rapidly at 10 times per second
From SCBA:
What will happen if you fail to bleed all the air from the system?
PAK-Alert SE will stay active and will chirp about once per second and will fail to sound the 2 beep deactivation tones
From SCBA:
How long will the PAK-Alert SE check for zero airpressure?
15 seconds
From SCBA:
How often does a cylinder get a hydrostatic test?
every 5 years
From SCBA:
What procedures should be followed if a cylinder is exposed to chemicals?
placed o.o.s., emptied of air, tagged with the scba repair request form, notify air unit technician.
