Appendix 4
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Issue date: 17 November 2006
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EV
EV
CHECK IN ORDER
P
NYP
7
REMOVE
and
CLEAN
the cylinder cover, inspect for wear and tear and legibility of markings.
8
REMOVE
cable cutter,
CLEAN
and
INSPECT
as necessary.
INSPECT
storage pouch before
replacing cable cutter.
CLEAN
personal line and housing (check condition of the line and knot),
INSPECT
and
CHECK
operation as necessary. Ensure karabiner is attached to the small ‘D’ ring - the gate
opening should face towards the wearers body.
9
DISCONNECT
the in-line connection and
INSPECT
the LDV for visible damage.
OPERATE
the first breath button on top of the LDV,
RELEASE
the first breath mechanism by
operation of the additional flow button on the front of the LDV, a click should be heard, this
confirms the mechanism has operated.
REPEAT
this test.
10
CLEAN
and inspect:
Waist belt and shoulder straps (
FULLY
extend straps and
CHECK
operation of waist belt
buckle),
Front and rear of backplate,
Telemetry module,
Cylinder strap,
All hoses,
Bodyguard unit and facia.
DRY
thoroughly.
CHECK
and adjust backplate to preferred position if required and reposition second person
connection hose as appropriate.
11
TEST
all quick release couplings (QRC) using the LDV male coupling.
CHECK
condition of second person QRC protective blank cap and replace.
CHECK
the second person connection hose clips are secure and the hose is held in the clips.
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