27 Questions
What is the purpose of the SOG 1055.09.01?
To establish a Respiratory Protection Program and provide direction for the daily checkout of the G1 MSA SCBA
What does the MSA G1 SCBA provide to the user?
Breathable air from a compressed air cylinder via a pressure reducer, a regulator, and a face piece
What is the purpose of the Motorola Pairing mentioned in the guidelines?
To enable communication between the SCBA and Motorola devices for enhanced situational awareness
What is the primary function of the Control Module in the G1 MSA SCBA?
To monitor and display the cylinder pressure, time remaining, and battery status
What is the purpose of visual inspections for SCBA?
To check for damage, deterioration, and cleanliness of components
Which components of SCBA are subject to inspections?
Face piece, regulator, pressure reducer, cylinder and valve assembly, and carrier assembly
What is the purpose of functional tests for SCBA?
To check the ability of the regulator and face piece to hold negative pressure
What should the LED display on the regulator do during functional testing?
Illuminate in a sequenced pattern
What should be ensured regarding the air flow from the regulator and its attachment to the face piece?
Air flow from the regulator and proper attachment to the face piece
When should the SCBA not be used?
If negative pressure cannot be maintained in the face piece
How often must carbon-wrapped cylinders undergo hydrostatic testing?
Every five years
In what type of atmospheres should SCBA be used in conjunction with appropriate PPE?
Confined spaces or IDLH atmospheres
What is mandated when using SCBAs in hazardous atmospheres?
Two-person evolutions and communication
What should be done if any component of the SCBA is damaged, missing, or not functioning properly?
The SCBA should be removed from service
What should the regulator not produce during usage?
Unusual sounds such as whistling, chattering, or popping
What should be done if the battery indicator on the gauge is at half or below?
Change the battery
When testing the control module, how should the control module be positioned?
Lay the control module down flat
What is the function of both reset buttons on the control module?
They have the same function
How many segments are the pressure status indicators on the G1 HUD divided into?
4
What should be done if the Bluetooth icon is not visible on the Motorola display?
The radio is either not configured correctly or Bluetooth is disabled
How should the Li-ion battery module be removed from the power module?
Unlock with the battery removal tool and pull it out
What should be ensured before inserting the battery pack into the power module?
The power module is clean and undamaged
What should be done to make sure that the battery pack fits securely?
Push on the opposite side of the power module
How should the RFID pairing tag be accessed on the G1 SCBA?
By pressing and holding both of the 2 GREEN control module buttons
What should be done once the RFID tag has been read by the G1 SCBA?
A pairing request will be visible on the front display of the Motorola within 30 seconds
Where is the battery module installed on the user side of the SCBA?
In the middle of the back plate
What is the primary function of the G1 HUD?
Provide pressure and alarm status to the user through light pipes into the facepiece
Study Notes
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection and Functional Testing
- SCBA is used in hazardous atmospheres or when the atmosphere may become hazardous
- Visual inspections include checking for damage, deterioration, and cleanliness of components
- Inspections of face piece, regulator, pressure reducer, cylinder and valve assembly, and carrier assembly are required
- Functional tests involve checking the ability of the regulator and face piece to hold negative pressure
- The LED display on the regulator should illuminate in a sequenced pattern
- Air flow from the regulator and proper attachment to the face piece must be ensured
- The regulator should not produce unusual sounds such as whistling, chattering, or popping
- SCBA should not be used if negative pressure cannot be maintained in the face piece
- If any component is damaged, missing, or not functioning properly, the SCBA should be removed from service
- Carbon-wrapped cylinders must undergo hydrostatic testing every five years
- The SCBA should be used in conjunction with appropriate PPE in confined spaces or IDLH atmospheres
- Two-person evolutions and communication are mandated when using SCBAs in hazardous atmospheres
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