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B. TITAN SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS: INSPECTION, TESTING,
CLEANING AND SANITIZING
1. DAILY INSPECTION: Titan SCBA’s shall be visually inspected at the beginning of
each duty day and after each use. After completing the inspection, initial and note the
air cylinder pressure on the appropriate Form-20.
a. BACKPACK HARNESS AND FRAME: Assure that the air cylinder is properly seured
and the stainless air cylinder strap and latching mechanism are working properly. In-
spect the backpack frame for bends, breaks and cracks. Check the harness assembly
for discoloration, excessive wear or fraying, cuts or damaged stitching. Check all buck-
les for damage or corrosion. All straps should be stored fully extended to allow for rapid
donning. Change batteries if low battery amber LED light indicates a low battery condi-
tion.
b. AIR CYLINDERS: Check air cylinder pressure; change the air cylinder if the pressure
is below 4000 psi. Inspect the exterior of the cylinder for dents, gouges, or cuts which
have penetrated and caused separation of the composite over-wrap. Check for evidence
of exposure to high temperature, such as darkened or blistered paint, or charred compo
site over-wrap. The cylinder valve should also be examined for obvious external dam
age.
c. FIRST STAGE REGULATOR CONNECTION: Check hand wheel for a snug connec-
tion to the air cylinder valve. The high pressure hose should show no signs of separa
tion.
d. PRESSURE HOSES: Inspect all rubber hoses for cracking, obvious physical damage,
and separation at the connections. Check hoses for secure attachment to the frame
at the top of the backpack. Inspect the braided stainless air line for separation at the cou
plings, fraying and kinks. The quick connect fitting on the intermediate pressure hose
should be properly connected.
e. SECOND STAGE REGULATOR: Fully depress the shutoff button on the second stage
regulator and check that the red bypass knob is in the closed position. Inspect for cracks
or damage to the regulator housing Check for dirt or debris in the air outlet port and
cracks in the screen and grill. Dirt and debris can be cleared by opening the air cylinder
valve and the bypass valve with the outlet port facing down. Check both gray release
buttons for proper operation and good spring tension. Assure HUD display lights are
fully visible.
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