Appendix 4
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REMOVE and CLEAN the cylinder cover, inspect for wear and tear and legibility of markings.
REMOVE cable cutter, CLEAN and INSPECT as necessary. INSPECT storage pouch before
replacing cable cutter.
CLEAN personal line and housing (check condition of the 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.
DISCONNECT the in-line connection and INSPECT the LDV for visible damage.
OPERATE the first breath button on top of the LDV, RELEASE the first breath mechanism by
operation of the additional flow button on the front of the LDV, a click should be heard, this
confirms the mechanism has operated. REPEAT this test.
CLEAN and inspect:
Waist belt and shoulder straps (FULLY extend straps and CHECK operation of waist belt
buckle),
Front and rear of backplate,
Telemetry module,
Cylinder strap,
All hoses,
Bodyguard unit and facia.
DRY thoroughly.
CHECK and adjust backplate to preferred position if required and reposition second person
connection hose as appropriate.
TEST all quick release couplings (QRC) using the LDV male coupling.
CHECK condition of second person QRC protective blank cap and replace.
CHECK the second person connection hose clips are secure and the hose is held in the clips.
F6187 (January 2020, version 8)
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