SOG 6-09 SCB- Cleaning

Question 1

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Using universal protection Cleaning SBCA steps (9)

Answer 1

• Remove SCBA from service
• Remove air cylinder
• install plastic cap onto air cylinder threads and wash cylinder with clean soapy water
• rinse with clean water
• Dry cylinder with clean clothes
• wipe down pack harness straps, frame, airlines and pressure reducers with soapy water
• rinse
• wipe down with complete SBCA assembly with clean dry clothes
• check SCBA for any damage as per “cylinder fill checksheet

Question 2

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Cleaning Mask mounted regulator

Answer 2

• using quick connect remove regulator and face piece
• remove regulator from the face piece mask
• remove any obvious dirt from the external surfaces with warm soapy water
• inspect inner surface of regulator assembly through regulator opening
• depressed donning / air saver switch, close Purge knob
• disinfect/ sanitize be spraying minimum 6 full pumps of disinfectant into opening
• turn regulator face down and shake excess liquid out allow 10 min contact time before rinsing
• rinse regulator with gently running tap water
• shake excess water out
• let dry

Question 3

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Perform regulator check

Answer 3

• make sure no moisture remains in air cylinder by opening valve and allowing air to escape for 2 or 3 seconds
• install cylinder onto clean SCBA
• install regulator at quick connect
• verify that the donning/air saver switch is fully depressed
• close Purge knob
• slowly open cylinder at least one full turn
• open Purge valve and observe the air flow from the regulator ensure dry

Question 4

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Cleaning SCOTT SCBA face piece

Answer 4

• disinfect/sanitize the face piece by spraying 3 full pumps of properly diluted disinfectant on the regulator side of the mask and 3 full pumps on the face side of the mask. wet entire surface, including all rubber and plastic areas, allow 10 minutes contact time before rinsing
• rinse with clean drinking water
• shake excess water off of facepiece and dry with clean soft cloth
• drying time can be accelerated using blow dryer on no heat high fan
• completely inspect all pieces before re assemling
• reinstall face piece on serviced SCBA and complete daily operational checks
• return to service