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What should you do if you miss a step during the monitoring process?
What should you do if you miss a step during the monitoring process?
- Wait and the monitor will default back to the monitoring screen (correct)
- Continue with the next step
- Turn off the monitor and start again
- Repeat the entire process from the beginning
Why is it necessary to clear peak hold readings?
Why is it necessary to clear peak hold readings?
- To complete the functional bump test
- To prepare the monitor for storage (correct)
- To ensure proper sensor function
- To reset the monitor's alarm system
What is the purpose of the functional bump test?
What is the purpose of the functional bump test?
- To inspect the monitor's storage case
- To change the batteries in the monitor
- To ensure proper sensor operation prior to use (correct)
- To test the monitor's alarm system
How often should batteries be changed?
How often should batteries be changed?
What should you do after completing a functional bump test?
What should you do after completing a functional bump test?
How do you turn off the monitor?
How do you turn off the monitor?
What is the purpose of the bump gas bottle and attachment hose?
What is the purpose of the bump gas bottle and attachment hose?
Where should the monitor be stored when not in use?
Where should the monitor be stored when not in use?
What is the first step in changing the batteries of the monitor?
What is the first step in changing the batteries of the monitor?
What should be done after replacing the batteries in the monitor?
What should be done after replacing the batteries in the monitor?
Where is the battery indicator located on the monitor?
Where is the battery indicator located on the monitor?
What action should be taken if the monitor fails the functional bump test?
What action should be taken if the monitor fails the functional bump test?
Which of the following tasks is NOT allowed for fire department personnel?
Which of the following tasks is NOT allowed for fire department personnel?
What must be checked before using the Gas Alert Quattro monitor?
What must be checked before using the Gas Alert Quattro monitor?
What should be done with the spare batteries after use?
What should be done with the spare batteries after use?
How many AA batteries need to be replaced in the monitor?
How many AA batteries need to be replaced in the monitor?
What is the primary responsibility of the apparatus operator regarding the Gas Alert Quattro monitor?
What is the primary responsibility of the apparatus operator regarding the Gas Alert Quattro monitor?
During the daily inspection, which action is NOT part of the process of clearing the peak hold readings?
During the daily inspection, which action is NOT part of the process of clearing the peak hold readings?
Based on the provided information, which sensor reading should NOT be cleared when resetting the peak hold readings?
Based on the provided information, which sensor reading should NOT be cleared when resetting the peak hold readings?
What is the purpose of the 'warm-up period' when turning on the Gas Alert Quattro monitor?
What is the purpose of the 'warm-up period' when turning on the Gas Alert Quattro monitor?
What is the maximum number of pages in the 'Gas Alert Quattro' SOG document?
What is the maximum number of pages in the 'Gas Alert Quattro' SOG document?
What is the date on which the 'Gas Alert Quattro' SOG document is scheduled to be reevaluated?
What is the date on which the 'Gas Alert Quattro' SOG document is scheduled to be reevaluated?
How often should the Gas Alert Quattro monitor be inspected?
How often should the Gas Alert Quattro monitor be inspected?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for clearing peak hold readings on the Gas Alert Quattro monitor?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for clearing peak hold readings on the Gas Alert Quattro monitor?
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Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines
Equipment Guidelines - Gas Alert Quattro
- The Gas Alert Quattro atmospheric monitor is used to detect gas levels in poor air quality situations
- The monitor should be inspected daily by the apparatus operator
Daily Inspection Guidelines
- Remove the monitor from its storage case and turn it on in fresh air
- The monitor will undergo a warm-up period and self-check
- Check the battery indicator to ensure it's operating correctly
- Clear peak hold readings by double-tapping the on/off button
- Cycle through screens until you reach the "Hold to reset peaks" screen, then press and hold the on/off button until the check mark appears
- Ensure all sensors read zero, except oxygen which should read approximately 21.0%
- If any step is missed, the monitor will default back to the monitoring screen
- Turn off the monitor and return it to its storage case after inspection
Functional Bump Test Guidelines
- A functional bump test ensures the sensors are properly operating prior to use
- Perform a functional bump test before each incident
- Use the bump gas bottle and attachment hose to perform the test
- Place the cover over the sensor housing and tighten the screw
- Squeeze the trigger on the bump gas bottle (approximately 5 seconds) until the monitor alarms
- Check the display to ensure all sensors have a positive reading
- Clear peak holds after the functional bump test
Battery Changes
- Fire department personnel are responsible for changing batteries when the battery indicator shows a weak level
- Remove the monitor from its storage case and turn it over
- Remove the battery case cover using the supplied tool
- Loosen the screw in the middle of the monitor
- Remove the battery holder and replace all three batteries (AA) with spare batteries
- Return the battery case cover to its original location and ensure the battery is operating correctly
- Complete a work order to the Hazardous Materials Division to communicate spare battery usage
Use and Maintenance
- The Gas Alert Quattro monitor should be used whenever poor air quality is expected or suspected
- The monitor should be inspected and bump tested prior to use
- If the monitor fails to function properly or fails the functional bump test, it should be taken out of service and sent to the Hazardous Materials Coordinator
- No repairs should be attempted by fire department personnel unless properly trained and authorized by the Hazardous Materials Coordinator
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