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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to self-contained breathing apparatus (scba), covering essential components, working principles, safety procedures, and emergency protocols. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to test their knowledge and understanding of scba equipment and its operation.
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Brand and type of SCBA - ANSWER>>Scott Air Pack 75 4 Components of SCBA -- Harness ANSWER>>- Cylinder
What pressure does the burst disc burst at? - ANSWER>>7500 psi What are the straps made out of - ANSWER>>kevlar What are the fasteners on the straps called? - ANSWER>>Alligator style fasteners 5 ways of giving air from least invasive to most invasive -connection ANSWER>>1. Universal air
How tight should the high pressure coupling be> - ANSWER>>Hand tight What does the dual stage pressure reducer do? -pressure goes into the low pressure line and to regulator ANSWER>>regulates how much
1st stage of dual stage pressure reducer psi: - ANSWER>>85-110 psi 2nd stage of dual stage pressure reducer psi: - ANSWER>>145-165 psi (vibe alert) Low pressure line psi: - ANSWER>>85-165 psi How many seconds until PASS alarm goes into warning mode - ANSWER>>20 sec How many seconds for PASS in full alarm mode - ANSWER>>30 sec
What does hydrostatically tested mean? -water ANSWER>>Pressurizing the cylinder with
The SCBA is hydrostatically tested at ____ psi every ___ years -working pressure (6750 psi); 5 years ANSWER>>1.5x
How long is the SCBA service life? - ANSWER>>15 years what are 7 SCBA emergencies? - ANSWER>>1. early low pressure alarm
what psi does the vibe alert activate at? -(1500 psi) ANSWER>>33.3% of full working pressure
How long is the EBSS hose cord? - ANSWER>>3 ft (6ft total with a partner connected) PASS chirps every 2 sec, no green light = _____ - ANSWER>>low battery PASS no chirp, no light - ANSWER>>No battery How many AA for sensor module - ANSWER>>6 AA batteries how many hours does the PASS last? - ANSWER>>1000 hours
how long does the PASS last in full alarm mode? - ANSWER>>8 hours