TB 195 MSA G1 SCBA Flashcards by Javier Garcia

TB 195: The MSA G1 SCBA consists of ____ major components.

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TB 195: A lack of movement by the user for ____ seconds will activate the PASS alarm consisting of the LED lights flashing red and the alarm increasing in stages until full alert at ____ seconds.

20 ; 30

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TB 195: The MSA G1 air cylinder holds ____ cubic ft. of breathing air

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TB 195: The cylinder weighs ____ lbs. is ____ inches high and ____ inches in diameter.

13.9 lbs ; 23.2 inches ; 6.3 inches

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TB 195: Removal of the quick connection is accomplished by rotating the handwheel counterclockwise ____ and squeezing the quick connection while pulling away from the cylinder.

1/4

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TB 195: The color bands located nearest the cylinder valve come in ____ colors.

5
red, blue, green, orange, yellow

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TB 195: The two side handles are rated at ____ lbs static force and the top handles are rated at ____ lbs static force.

500 ; 1000

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TB 195: The second stage regulator and storage clip is located on the ____ side of the waist belt.

left

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TB 195: The adjustable swiveling lumbar pad has ____ settings so that the lumbar portion can be adjusted to the small of the users back to ensure the weight is carried on the hips.

three

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TB 195: The air cylinder is secured to the carrier frame in ____ locations. The first is at the bottom of the SCBA bottle by a dovetail design. The second is by the stainless steel band with an integrated adjustment mechanism and band release at the top of the SCBA bottle. Also located on the harness are ____ speakers from which the audible alarms will sound.

2 ; 2

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The Universal Air Connection (UAC) is a male fitting rated for ____ PSI located adjacent to the cylinder quick connection.

4,500

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When air cylinder pressure is at ____PSI or ____ % of remaining air, a white LED light will illuminate the UAC fitting to assist with locating it for use.

1575 PSI ; 35%

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The Universal Emergency Breathing Safety System (UEBSS) Y Block is a ____inch intermediate pressure hose with male and female quick connection fittings.

39 inch

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The first stage regulator lowers the air cylinder’s high pressure to approximately ____ PSI, which is then supplied to the second stage regulator via an intermediate high pressure hose.

115 PSI

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The pneumatic bell integrated into the low air warning alarm is located on the first stage regulator and emits an audible ring when the pressure reaches _____ or ____ % of the rated air cylinder pressure remaining.

1575 PSI ; 35 %

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Once activated, the low air warning bell will operate until the air cylinder pressure reaches ____ before shutting off completely.

200 PSI

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The second stage demand valve regulator supplies breathing air via a ____ inch intermediate pressure hose at over ____ of breathing air per minute to the user.

24 ; 120 liters

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The regulator houses an electronic module which provides a HUD function and ____ microphone placement.

dual

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The large red knob on the second stage regulator controls the adjustable bypass valve. when the bypass is turned _____ it provides a constant flow of breathing air at a maximum of _____ liters per minute.

counter clockwise ; 120

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The bypass valve shut-off is the translucent and gray button on the regulator, which also houses a forward facing LED and air status indicator, which provides the following information:
____% - LED activates and flashes yellow
____% - LED changes from ____ to ____ and flashes at a faster rate.

50 ; 35
yellow ; red

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The second stage regulator is attached to the facepiece in proper orientation by firmly pushing it into place with the red bypass knob on the ____.

right

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The second stage regulator, including the speaker modules and Bluetooth connectivity (currently disabled for LAFD), is activated by a ____.

sharp inhale

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The Heads-Up Display HUD transfers light through windows on the second stage regulator. The ____ side of the HUD provides air management information. The ____ side provides icons for battery status, and PASS status.

right ; left

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When the Battery icon flashes ____, battery is low.

yellow

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When the PASS triangle flashes ____, PASS is in pre-alarm and thermal alarm.

red

When the PASS triangle stays ____, PASS is in full alarm and or manual alarm.

solid red

When the HUD PASS triangle flashes ____, indicates the LCD may be overheating.

blue

The MSA G1 SCBA facepiece offers a wide field of view and is NFPA compliant with a polycarbonate lens that provides heat protection of ____ degrees for ____ minutes.

500 ; 5

The facepiece weighs ____ and is sized individually to the user in 3 sizes: small, medium, large.

1.4 lbs

There are ____ electronics on the facepiece, which allows for the facepiece mask to be completely submersible for decontamination purposes.

Additionally, the mask is equipped with a ____ speech diaphragm that enhances speech clarity while off air.

mechanical

The ____ module amplifies and clarifies speech from the facepiece during use. When inhaling, the breathing sound will not be amplified.

speaker

The speaker module is turned OFF when the complete SCBA is turned off and can be activated/deactivated with its button. Pressing the button is acknowledged by a ____. The department has programmed the speaker module to default to the ON position when the complete SCBA is turned on and the facepiece is connected to the second stage regulator.

beep

The ____ module acts as the central unit that provides power and data to the entire SCBA

power

____ of these lights are located on the bottom of the SCBA carrier frame to be visible to surrounding firefighters whether standing upright or crawling.

The SCBA is equipped with ____ buddy lights, which provide ____ degree visibility to surrounding firefighters.

7 ; 360

A ____ light illuminates the SCBA UAC when the SCBA reaches ____ % to assist in providing firefighters with better visibility locating and utilizing the UAC.

white ; 35

The MSA G1's lithium-ion battery charge is designed to last for ____ of continuous use.

6-8 hours

The average battery life is ____ depending on the frequency of use.

3-8 weeks

The battery status can be checked by pressing the green button on either side of the control module. The lithium ion battery takes ____ to fully charge a completely depleted battery.

4-6 hours

The battery shall be replaced at ____ % capacity.

The SCBA's lithium-ion battery on specialty apparatus i.e., USAR and HAZMAT and fire station spares shall be checked ____ at a minimum and replaced if battery is less than ____ %.

weekly ; 50

To remove and change the rechargeable battery module, unlock the battery module with the battery removal tool located under the user's ____ side shoulder strap slide buckle.

right

When the rechargeable battery module is charging, the LED will be ____ and when it is fully charged, the LED will be ____.

red ; green

The ____ is attached to the high pressure hose on the right shoulder strap and contains an analog gauge and digital screen, both indicating cylinder pressure.

Control Module / PASS

A ____ indicates the SCBA has completed its self check and is operational.

Green check

A ____ indicates the SCBA has failed its self check and should be taken out of service and tagged with an F-175 tag.

Red X

The digital screen will display the remaining pressure in the cylinder and automatically turn on when lifted into the viewing position and timing out when placed in the position for ____ seconds.

The Control Module background on the PASS will display a different color based on the cylinder pressure as follows: GREEN - cylinder pressure is between ____ PSI YELLOW - cylinder pressure is between ____ PSI RED - cylinder pressure is lower than ____ PSI

4500 - 2300 2200 - 1600 1500

After ____ minutes of use, the SCBA will calculate breathing rate and air consumption to determine the user's remaining time on air in minutes, which will be automatically updated every ____ .

3 ; 30 seconds

The thermal alarm will activate an ascending tone every ____ seconds, and an alarm icon, a temperature symbol with a yellow triangle and exclamation point, will show on the PASS digital screen.

A lack of movement by the user for ____ seconds will activate the PASS alarm consisting of the LED lights flashing Red and the alarm increasing in stages until full alert at ____ seconds.

20 ; 30

In emergencies or when deemed necessary, the emergency alert can be manually activated by depressing the RED button on the PASS for ____ resulting in a yellow symbol of a speaker outlined in Red will be displayed on the control module.

2-3 seconds

Once activated, the PASS can be turned off by pressing either left or right reset button (Green) on the side of the control module ____ times within approximately one second, which will result in the PASS being shut off and a descending tone.

To utilize the iTIC while your SCBA is turned ON, locate and press either of the green recessed buttons on the side of the pass device by pressing and holding one of the green buttons until the PASS beeps ____.

twice

True or False: The MSA G1 has an iTIC within the control module and can be used with the SCBA on or off.

True

To operate the iTIC with the SCBA off, hold down the Red alarm button until the PASS activates. Silence the PASS alarm by pressing either left or right green button ____ times within approximately one second. Enter TIC mode by pressing and holding either of the two green buttons ( long press for approximately ____ seconds. )

2 ; 2

There are ____ color iTIC palettes.

Inspection of the first stage pressure reducer quick connection is done by turning the gray quick connect knob ____ turn and pulling it away from the cylinder valve to allow for inspection of the quick connect for damage or excessive wear

1/4

True or False: The bell assembly should not be loose and should not rotate.

True

Note the cylinder's hydrostatic test date, located on the cylinder approval sticker, is within ____ years.

True or False: The G1 carrier assembly (harness) inspection should be performed starting with the cylinder band latch assembly by ensuring it opens and closes properly and is adjusted correctly to secure the SCBA cylinder.

True

True or False: Check that the rubber boot on the cylinder valve is present, if it is not present or is damaged, immediately remove the cylinder from service.

True

The battery shall be replaced at ____ capacity. Prior to area dispatch (i.e., Strike Team deployment, USAR deployment) , replace battery prior to deployment.

50%

The facepiece should remain collapsed against your face for ____ seconds to confirm proper sizing and donning.

Check the operation of the bypass knob by turning it towards the user ____ clockwise to ensure airflow occurs through the regulator when opened and stops when closed.

counter

The illuminated ____ LED on top of the remote speaker module, located on the left harness shoulder strap, will indicate the speaker is on.

purple/blue

The low air alarm will alert the user at ____ PSI for a 4500 PSI bottle.

1575

True or False: The low pressure will be indicated in the following: - Observe a flashing RED LED in the HUD - Listen for a low pressure warbling bell - Observe all buddy lights will be flashing RED

True

Alarms will continue on the ensemble until air pressure is ____ PSI or less.

200

Press and hold both green buttons on the PASS for ____ seconds to bring up the battery indicator light, and change the battery if a ____ battery indicator light is observed.

3-5 ; yellow

As the system pressure is pressurized from ____ to ____ PSI, the following visible and audible alerts activate automatically ensuring proper SCBA function. - Pressure reducer low pressure warning device - Chirp from the Power and Speaker Module - Air pressure LEDs illuminating on the HUD - Buddy lights flashing Green on the Power & Control Module - No air should flow from the regulator

50 - 200

DO NOT use the SCBA if the cylinder gauge and control module pressure readings are not within ____ % of the full cylinder pressure.

5 ; 225 PSI for a 4500 PSI bottle

The department approved cleaning solution for the SCBA facepiece is ____ and water.

mild soap

Do not use ____ as it may result in deterioration of rubber, plastic and metal parts.

alcohol

The SCBA should be rinsed or brushed with a ____ to remove excess debris and contaminants following a fire.

soft fox tail brush

If the SCBA is significantly soiled, clean the SCBA using a mild soap solution with a ____ or ____.

damp sponge ; soft bristle brush

Manufacturer specifications recommend submerging the facepiece for ____ seconds in mild soap and water or cleaning solution.

Following cleaning, rinse the facepiece in clean warm water ____ degrees Fahrenheit and drain thoroughly.

110

Should any damage be noticed, immediately notify your ____ and follow the department's procedure to repair or replace.

Station Commander

The UAC is a transfilling device that if utilized by connecting the female connection of the RIC kit to a downed firefighter's male connection on their SCBA will automatically ____ the pressure within the two SCBA bottles.

equalize

True or False: Unlike buddy breathing, once the tank is equalized, the transfilling line can be disconnected from the firefighter that needs air to better facilitate an operational retreat or firefighter rescue, without remaining connected to another member.

True