BA General Check Flashcards
1
Q
Visual BA set check items? (11)
A
Check log book Check all items have identical numbers Check anti tamper seal Check back plate Check straps Check hoses Check shoulder covers Check BAC Check gauge at 0 Check DDU for damage Check tally
2
Q
Visual check items-face mask?(11)
A
Remove breathing valve Check 90 degree union valve Check front port Ensure exhalation valve cover is closed Check Positive pressure lever Face mask is clean,no foreign objects Visor is crack free Inner mask Undamaged Buckles fully extended Reconnect breathing valve Check breathing valve hose connection.
3
Q
Visual check items-ancillary equipment?(8)
A
Check line is fitted to belt correctly Check line stops Check button extends line Karabiner operates correctly Torch is securely attached Torch has no damage Torch works bright for 30secs Check wire cutters are attached
4
Q
Cylinder connection items?(5)
A
Check cylinder cover “full” is showing. Ensure cylinder cover zip is inline with outlet valve Fit cylinder. No red washer visible. Fasten cylinder strap Fasten anti-entanglement strap
5
Q
General test method?
A
Positive pressure lever off
Open cylinder
Start test and follow instructions
6
Q
Face mask seal test method?
A
Don face mask Activate positive pressure (2 breaths) Test purge button Hold breath, listen for leaks Hold breath, note cylinder contents and close cylinder. Crucifix movement 8 secs no drop more then 20 bar Breath down mask Complete tally and logbook
7
Q
Spirocom comms check method?
A
Turn on spirocom Confirm correct talkgroup Check comms Turn on radio and check talk group Turn on ECO radio(channel 3) Test PTT button Test VPU Turn off spirocom
8
Q
Additional monthly checks?
A
Minimum 50 BAR wear
Visual-remove cylinder cover and inspect
Inspect all 6m of personal Line
Complete log book in red
