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7.
Check that the cylinder contents
gauge shows fully charged and screw
the reducer into the cylinder valve.
8.
Fit the cylinder into the bag and
arrange the contents gauge so that it
can be seen clearly when the bag is
closed. Secure the cylinder with the
retaining strap and buckle.
9.
Feed the breathing hose into the
bag.
10. Arrange the hood in the bag so
that it will not foul when pulled from
the bag.
11. Check that the quick-fire cord is
in good condition.
12. Wind the quick fire cord around
the cylinder valve handwheel, so that
the handwheel turns anti-clockwise
when the cord is pulled.
13. Close the bag lid and fit an anti-
tamper tag.
4.4 BREATHING APPARATUS
LOG
Enter details of the results of the
preceding tests in the appropriate
breathing apparatus log. A breathing
apparatus log is available from
Scott
Health and Safety Limited
under
Article Number 1034745.
4.5 STOW APPARATUS
Apparatus should be stored, or
stowed ready for use, away from
direct sunlight (which will, through
time, degrade the material of the
bag).
Apparatus stored in temperatures
below +4ºC must be thoroughly dry
prior to storage and must be kept dry,
as ice forming on or in the apparatus
may degrade performance.
