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Issue date: 17 November 2006
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16.33
Press and hold the backplate down onto the top cylinder
retaining bracket to open the spring plate and slide the
backplate away from the handle of the twin cylinder pack
until a click is heard (see image 250378 right).
16.34
Check that the twin cylinder pack is secure. Grip base of set
backplate and handle of cylinder and try to move the
backplate up and down against the cylinder (see image
1136769 right).
16.35
Gently pulling to extend the hoses as necessary, lift the
reducer to align with the cylinder connection and screw
together.
Note:
finger and thumb pressure only.
16.36
Ensure that the shoulder straps are fully extended to assist
with the attachment of the anti-entanglement straps. Follow
the anti-entanglement strap fitting procedure as per SDBA
see section 14.65 to 14.74.
16.37
The cylinder cover with anti-entanglement fixture is now
complete.
16.38
Removal of the cylinder cover is a reversal of the above.
Cylinder cover cleaning
16.39
Cleaning the cylinder cover:
•
Use warm soapy water and a cloth.
•
Wipe off with clean warm water.
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Stubborn stains can be removed with the aid of a nylon hand brush and undiluted soap.
•
Abrasive cleaners are
not to be used
.
•
If in doubt contact OSG for further advice.
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EDBA set – lifting and carrying instructions
17.1
Lifting and carrying the assembled EDBA set with its cylinder
pack fitted is a two person lift.
17.2
Two persons are to position themselves appropriately. Using
correct manual handling techniques the EDBA set is to be
equally lifted, supported and carried.
17.3
If moving the EDBA set from one area to another don the set
as per don and start so that the set harness and waist belt are
secured this will ensure that the weight is transferred through
the hips and legs. The face mask can be left in the bag and
carried in one hand.
