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3.
Visually inspect cylinder and valve assembly for physical damage such as dents or gouges in metal.
Cylinders that show physical damage or exposure to high heat or flame, such as paint turned brown
or black, decals charred or missing, pressure gauge lens melted or elastomeric bumper distorted,
and cylinders that show evidence of exposure to chemicals such as discoloration, cracks in the
cylinder, or bulging of the cylinder wall shall be removed from service and emptied of compresses
air;
4.
Check cylinder pressure gauge for “FULL” indication. If cylinder pressure is less than “FULL”, replace
with a fully charged cylinder;
5.
Check to ensure reducer hose coupling is hand tightened to the cylinder valve outlet;
6.
Check that the breathing regulator purge valve is closed;
7.
Don the facepiece or hold the facepiece to the face to affect a good seal. Inhale sharply to
automatically start the flow of air. Breathe normally from the facepiece to ensure proper operation;
8.
Clean and sanitize mask when done; and
9.
File the inspection form in a binder with the SCBAs and retain them at least for one year after
inspection.
Table 1
COMPONENT
LOOK FOR
Facepiece Lens
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Nicks, scratches, or abrasions that could impair vision;
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Deep gouges or cracks that could reduce impact resistance; and
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Anti-fog coating in need of replacement.
Facepiece
Rims/Skirt/Head
Strap
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Deformed, cracked or broken rims;
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Loose rim screws (do not over tighten).
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Cuts, gouges, abrasions, nicks or punctures including in the sealing area.
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Deterioration from age, heat, or contamination.
Facepiece Buckles
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Crushed, bent, or corroded; and damaged or loose rivets.
Facepiece Inlet
Nozzle
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Loose nozzle cover screws;
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Heat damage to the nozzle body and cover;
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AIR KLIK not seated and locking pawl not engaged;
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Dirt and debris in the exhalation module; Sticking exhalation valve; and
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Damaged exhalation valve set.
Second Stage
Regulator & Hose
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Cracks or heat damage to housing or cover;
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Faulty operation of bypass valve, first breath-on, AIR KLIK /override buttons;
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Dirt and debris in the outlet port; screen and grill cracked;
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Hose or fittings corroded, cracked or leaking; and
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Sticking release and shutoff buttons.
Gauge/Alarm
Assembly
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Gauge lens scratched; pointer deformed or stuck;
•
Hose or fittings corroded, cracked or leaking;
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Debris in whistle outlet; and
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Loose back plate screws.
First Stage
Regulator & Hose
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Hose and fittings corroded, cracked or leaking;
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Loose retaining rings on hose connectors. Loose inlet nipple;
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Abrasion of hose;
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Damaged female threads on C.G.A. hand wheel;
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Damaged or missing O-ring or groove on C.G.A. nipple;
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