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Maintenance and Care of the SCBA
GB
G1 Integrated SCBA System
13.1 Maintenance Intervals
13.2 Masks
For detailed instructions see Full Face Mask manual.
13.3 Lung Governed Demand Valve
(1) Verify that all hoses are properly connected and check them carefully for cracks.
Component
Work to be
performed
Before use
After use
Annually
Every
40 months*
Every
120 months*
G1
Cleaning X
X
X
Visual, func-
tion and tight-
ness check
X
X
X
Overhaul
X
or after
600 hours of
active use**
alphaCLICK 2
coupling
Cleaning
X
X
Lubrication /
greasing
X
Functional
check
X
LGDV
Cleaning
X
X
Visual, func-
tion and tight-
ness check
X
X***
X
Diaphragm
replacement
X
Overhaul
X
or after
600 hours of
active use**
Mask/Cylinder
See Mask/Cylinder/Quick-Fill
Operating manuals.
*
Applicable national regulations must be observed
**
For SCBA apparatus that are frequently used, MSA recommends a complete overhaul after approx.
600 hours.
For example, this corresponds to 1200 applications with a duration of 30 minutes.
***
Visual test of diaphragm only after use in aggressive media or under extreme conditions, function
and tightness test always.
