WARRIOR SCBA
2019 © TIM FORDHAM
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✓
Observe the gauge/alarm for 10 seconds. Significant
needle movement indicates a system leak.
✓
Slightly open the bypass valve and allow the system
pressure to bleed down stopping at ¾, ½ and ¼.
✓
At approximately the ¼ full mark on the pressure gauge,
the audible low air whistle should sound and the red low
air warning lights on the second stage regulator and
backpack should blink.
✓
Allow the PASS to cycle to full alert, the LED lights
should flash green and red as the alert tone increases in
volume. At full alert the LED lights should flash red.
The LED lights on the backpack should flash at the same
rate and color as the PASS.
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Facepiece Cleaning and Sanitizing
✓
water and mild soap or Simple Green D. Industrial
cleaners or any cleaner containing ammonia will remove
the anti-fog coating and shall not be used.
✓
Immerse the facepiece top first in the solution until the
exhalation valve is covered.
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Thoroughly rinse
✓
Make a hypochlorite disinfecting solution of 2
tablespoons of chlorine bleach per gallon of warm water
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Immerse the facepiece top first in the solution until the
exhalation valve is covered. Soak 2 to 3 minutes
✓
Thoroughly rinse the facepiece in fresh water. If
possible, direct running water onto the exhalation valve.
