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Cylinders
G1 Industrial SCBA
US
WARNING!
The cylinder band latch can snap open quickly when the latch is released. Ensure your hands are not
between the latch and the band when this occurs. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious
injury.
(7) Slide the empty cylinder out of the carrier.
10.4 Attaching the Cylinder
(1) Lay the backplate of the SCBA horizontal with pressure reducer facing up.
While rotated, push towards the pressure reducer to
release.
(6) Open the cylinder band latch.
(2) Slide the fully charged cylinder into the carrier, through the
cylinder band, with cylinder valve gauge facing away from
the backplate, and the cylinder outlet aligned with the
pressure reducer cylinder connection.
Threaded connect:
Inspect the coupling nut for thread damage.
Before attaching the cylinder valve to the pressure reducer,
check that the cylinder connection o-ring is present and free
of damage. If the o-ring is damaged, it must be replaced
before the SCBA is used.
