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Appendix 3
– ‘A’ test aide-memoire and BPA
Dräger
PSS 7000 breathing apparatus – ‘A’ test aide memoire and best practice
assessment
EV
CHECK IN ORDER
P
NYP
1
CHECK
the front of the BA log book for the ‘do not use after date’ to ensure the BA set is still
within its certificated test date and ensure this date corresponds to that on the Bodyguard
display (EV 15).
Note: Before conducting ‘A’ test don Nitrile gloves and consider respiratory protection
following operational or real fire training use.
2
REMOVE
BA set from retaining bracket, charging connector will automatically disconnect.
3
CHECK
the nine
identification numbers match and are legible – located on the:
Face mask,
Lung demand valve (LDV),
Backplate front and rear,
BA tally and telemetry module,
Log book front and rear,
Bodyguard number (checked at EV 15).
Note: if mismatch found, check all other BA sets on station before contacting OSG.
4
CHECK
the condition of cylinder cover and the cover markings.
ENSURE
cylinder cover is correctly fitted.
5
CHECK
cylinder connection is hand-tight. Finger and thumb pressure only.
CHECK
security of cylinder attachment.
6
CHECK
condition of backplate and adjust to preferred position if required (reposition second
person connection hose as appropriate).
7
CHECK
the second person connection hose clips are secure and the hose is held in the clips.
8
CHECK
operation of BA set retaining bracket and adjust height if
appropriate.
CONNECT
charging lead.
REPLACE
BA set and ensure that the BA set is being charged (indicated by
green LED on rechargeable battery pack and Bodyguard displaying ‘battery
charging’ icon).
ENSURE
retaining bracket holds the BA set securely.
F6186 (January 2020, version 8)
