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Issue date: 17 November 2006
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LFB image 178633
LFB image 178632
Description
16.6
The cylinders fitted to the EDBA cylinder pack are
constructed in the same way as the SDBA cylinder (see 14.6
– 14.12). Two cylinders are permanently coupled together to
form a ‘cylinder pack’ (see image 178633 right).
16.7
The two compressed air cylinders are aligned and secured in
tandem onto a central support strut by a pair of stainless steel
straps. The valve assembly is of the ratchet type and is
positioned inboard (towards) the wearer.
16.8
From the valve assembly a high pressure tube bridges across
and connects with the second cylinder. This arrangement is
shrouded and protected by a split moulding that forms a
carrying handle.
16.9
Two connector lugs attached to the central support strut
locate the cylinder pack to the cylinder retaining brackets on
the backplate of the BA set (see arrowed in image 178632
right).
16.10
The cylinder pack is attached to the BA set by a quick release
spring plate fitted to the central cylinder retaining bracket on
the backplate of the BA set.
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Weight when empty approximately 10.60 kg.
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Weight when full approximately 15.10 kg.
Safety precautions
16.11
BA set maintenance is to be carried out in the RPE maintenance room.
16.12
At operational incidents/training venues the BA set should be taken to the designated RPE
maintenance area.
16.13
EDBA cylinders must have a cylinder cover fitted when on a BA set.
16.14
Cylinders are only to be transported in the purpose built trolley and
fitted with red plastic
protective blank cap.
16.15
Personnel must only carry one cylinder pack at a time. The twin cylinder pack should be carried
by the ‘handle’ fitted to the cylinder valve.
16.16
The cylinder valve opening must always be directed away from yourself and other personnel.
16.17
Never fully empty a cylinder
, as this will allow contaminants and/or moisture to enter the
cylinder.
16.18
Do not remove stick-on labels.
