SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (CTS-IB-PPE-01)
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CIPC Reg # 2018/101848/07
Rev # 01/2020/10/15
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Step 7 (Method 1)
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Holding the facemask as shown, place
over head with centre plate at the back
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Place chin in facemask chin cup
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Tighten chin (lower) straps
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Tighten cheek (upper) straps
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Tighten centre (head) strap if necessary.
Step 7 (Method 2 - preferred)
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Holding the facemask as shown
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Place chin in facemask chin cup and pull
head harness over the head
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Tighten chin (lower) straps
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Tighten cheek (upper) straps
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Tighten centre (head) strap if necessary.
Step 8
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First breathe will switch on LDV to positive
pressure mode
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Inhale and hold breath
– there must be no
leak (audible)
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Breathe normally and expelled air should
pass free through exhalation valve
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Check supplementary air supply is
working by pressing centre button on LDV
– then release
Step 9
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Check that a strong air flow is heard
when two fingers are inserted between
the sealing edge and face
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Check that the pressure on the pressure
gauge reads full
