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’B’ test: BA personal line and cable cutter
20.26
Remove cable cutter, clean and inspect as necessary. Inspect storage pouch before replacing
cable cutter.
20.27
Clean personal line and housing (check condition of 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. (for detail see
– RPE – ancillary equipment)..
’B’ test: LDV
20.28
Disconnect the in-line connection and inspect the LDV for visible damage.
20.29
Clean LDV using Safetywash solution (see 20.5 above).
20.30
Using a Wypall x80 cloth, immerse the cloth in the Safetywash solution and remove excess
solution.
20.31
Only wipe the
outside
of the LDV and supply hose attached.
20.32
Wipe off using a Wypall x80 cloth rinsed in clean water to remove any residue Safetywash
solution.
20.33
Dry thoroughly.
Note: if LDV is heavily contaminated contact OSG for advice.
20.34
Operate the ‘first breath’ button on top of the LDV, release the first breath mechanism by
operation of the ‘additional flow’ button at the front of the LDV, a click should be heard, this
confirms that the mechanism has operated. Repeat this test.
’B’ test: general cleaning and inspection of the BA set
20.35
Clean using Safetywash solution as per 20.5 above.
20.36
The following are to be cleaned and inspected:
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Waist-belt and shoulder straps (fully extend straps and check operation of waist belt buckle).
•
Backplate (adjust to preferred position if required).
•
Telemetry module.
•
Cylinder strap/attachment points.
•
Front carrying frame.
•
Second person connection hose (if backplate is adjusted reposition as appropriate).
•
Bodyguard display unit and hose.
20.37
Wipe off using a Wypall x80 cloth rinsed in clean water to remove any residue Safetywash
solution. Dry thoroughly.
Note: do not submerge backplate or allow water to enter the battery pack compartment, this
could damage the battery terminals causing the Bodyguard unit to fail.
’B’ test: test all the quick release couplings
20.38
Insert the male coupling of the LDV hose into the second person connection and release, check
condition of protective blank cap and replace.
20.39
Reconnect the LDV hose to the in-line QRC.
20.40
Check the second person connection hose clips (three) are secure and the hose is held securely
in the clips.
