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
