SCBA Inspection Guidelines
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When should SCBA be inspected after use?

  • Before cleaning and disinfection
  • After cleaning and disinfection (correct)
  • Only if there are visible contaminants
  • Weekly during routine maintenance

    • Who is responsible for inspecting their assigned SCBA daily?

  • The firefighter captain
  • All personnel (correct)
  • The Equipment Manager
  • Designated safety officer

    • What should you check for during the visual inspection of all SCBA components?

  • Correct configuration of buttons
  • Presence of manufacturer labels
  • Signs of deterioration, dirt, cracks, or debris (correct)
  • Proper inflation of the air cylinder

    • In the inspection of the facepiece, what indicates a defect?

    <p>Inhalation valve is missing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition would NOT be an appropriate step for checking the regulator?

    <p>Verify lens clarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be ensured regarding the exhalation valve during facepiece inspection?

    <p>It must move off the seat and return when released</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do before installing the quick connect coupling?

    <p>Ensure there is no dirt or debris on either the male or female end of the coupling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific aspect should you check if the SCBA is equipped with a quick connect hose?

    <p>Condition of the rubber seal for cracks or deterioration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you release the quick connect from the cylinder valve?

    <p>Turn it counterclockwise a quarter of a turn and pull away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be checked on the cylinder approval sticker?

    <p>The hydrostatic test date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pressure should the cylinder have at a minimum?

    <p>4050 PSI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What needs to be ensured regarding the power module and pressure reducer in the carrier assembly?

    <p>That they are secured to the back panel and the lower cover.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should be checked for damage in the control module?

    <p>The display and buttons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that the quick connect coupling is properly attached to the cylinder valve adapter?

    <p>The handgrip will rapidly rotate approximately 45° counter-clockwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you listen for when allowing the control module to remain motionless for approximately 20 seconds?

    <p>Repeated tones of the PASS pre-alarm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you reset the full PASS alarm?

    <p>Pressing the right reset button twice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be verified when the PASS pre-alarm sounds?

    <p>Buddy lights flashing red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after pressing the alarm button on the control module?

    <p>Verify that the buddy lights and red LED are active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you ensure the proper attachment of the regulator to the facepiece?

    <p>By pulling on the regulator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to check the manual activation of the PASS alarm?

    <p>Press and hold the alarm button on the front of the control module</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step to ensure the speaker module is operating properly?

    <p>Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the unit turns off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step to be performed when releasing the pressure?

    <p>Press and hold the on/off button on the speaker module</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do immediately after removing the facepiece from the face?

    <p>Close the cylinder valve fully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what pressure should the control module pressure reading drop below when venting the pressure?

    <p>1575 PSI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which LED display should be present in HUD at the appropriate pressure while venting the system?

    <p>A flashing red LED</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lights should be flashing red when the primary low pressure warning device is alarming?

    <p>Buddy lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what air pressure should the alarms continue?

    <p>200 psi or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when the system pressure falls below 200 psi?

    <p>Turn the control module off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times should the reset button be pressed to turn the control module off?

    <p>Two times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the procedure for releasing the pressure?

    <p>Stow SCBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Operational Check

    • SCBA inspection is part of the daily check-off and must be performed after cleaning and disinfection.
    • All personnel are responsible for inspecting their assigned SCBA daily, and this responsibility cannot be delegated.
    • The SCBA inspection consists of a visual inspection and a functional test.

    All Components

    • Inspect all components for deterioration, dirt, cracks, debris, tears, holes, stickiness, signs of heat or chemical related damage, or other visible signs of damage.
    • Inspect all straps for tears, cuts, wear, abrasion, missing buckles or straps.

    Facepiece

    • Inspect the lens for cracks, scratches, deformation, and color change.
    • Check the facepiece rubber for a tight seal and secure fit to the lens ring.
    • Ensure the exhalation valve is clean and operates easily.
    • Inspect the facepiece inlet for damage and ensure the inhalation valve is in place.
    • Inspect the nosecup to ensure the check valve is in place and the nosecup is secure to the component housing.

    Regulator

    • Ensure that moisture or debris is not present, especially inside the regulator and in the microphone ports.
    • Inspect the o-ring and seal ring for damage or debris.
    • Inspect the quick connect hose for deterioration, dirt, cracks, tears, or tackiness.
    • Inspect the quick connect fittings and ensure they operate properly and are secured.

    Pressure Reducer

    • Inspect the high pressure relief valve for damage.
    • Ensure the adapter on the cylinder valve is tight.
    • Reattach the handwheel to the cylinder valve and push the quick connect coupling onto the cylinder valve adapter until an audible snap is heard.

    Cylinder and Valve Assembly

    • Check the hydrostatic test date on the cylinder approval sticker.
    • Ensure the needle and gauge face on the cylinder valve gauge are clearly visible and not bent.
    • Ensure the rubber boot is present on the cylinder valve.
    • The cylinder must have a minimum pressure of 4050 PSI.

    Carrier Assembly

    • Operate the latch on the cylinder band to ensure it opens and closes properly and holds the cylinder securely.
    • Ensure the unit identifier is present.
    • Ensure the lumbar pad is attached securely.
    • Ensure the power module and pressure reducer are secured to the back panel and lower cover.

    Control Module

    • Inspect the displays for cracks and other visible damage.
    • Ensure the buttons are not damaged or missing.
    • Inspect the hose assembly for secure attachment to the control module.
    • Ensure the needle and gauge face on the gauge are clearly visible and not bent.

    Power Module

    • Verify proper function of the HUD, control module, power module, and low pressure warning device.
    • Perform the PASS alarm operation guide with a full cylinder.

    PASS Alarm Operation Guide

    • Verify the proper function of the HUD, control module, power module, and low pressure warning device by observing the control module gauge and display when the alarms sound.
    • Allow the control module to remain motionless for approximately 20 seconds to verify the power module sounds repeated tones of the PASS pre-alarm.
    • Allow the control module to remain motionless until the full alarm sounds (30 seconds) to verify the power module sounds the tones of the PASS full alarm.
    • Reset the PASS alarm by pressing the left reset button (green) on the side of the control module twice within approximately one second.
    • To check the manual activation of the PASS alarm, press and hold the alarm button on the front of the control module until the alarm activates.

    Procedure for Releasing the Pressure

    • Press and hold the on/off button on the speaker module until the audible tone sounds and the unit turns ON.
    • Push the regulator release buttons to ensure air flow stops.
    • Remove the facepiece from the face and close the cylinder valve fully.
    • Slowly open the bypass valve on the regulator to vent the pressure until the control module pressure reading drops below approximately 1575 PSI.
    • Ensure a flashing red LED displays in HUD at the appropriate pressure, and the primary low pressure warning device is alarming.
    • The alarms should continue until the air pressure is 200 psi or less.
    • When the system pressure falls below 200 psi, turn the control module off by pressing the reset button (green) two times within approximately one second.
    • Open the bypass valve slowly to release any remaining pressure in the system.
    • Close the bypass valve and stow the SCBA.

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