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5 DONNING
CAUTION! TRAINING IN THE DONNING AND BEFORE USE TEST PROCEDURE SHOULD BE GIVEN BEFORE USE
IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. THE USER MUST DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY TO A RESPONSIBLE TEACHER OR
SUPERVISOR.
1. Extend the shoulder and waist strap buckles and put on the apparatus with the
cylinder valve facing downwards.
2. Adjust the shoulder straps so that the apparatus is located rmly and comfortably
on your hips by gripping the free ends of the shoulder straps and pulling
downwards.
3. Extend the waist strap and insert the male buckle into the female buckle.
4. Move hands to loose ends, pull forward, and tighten.
5. Tuck loose strap ends under the strap.
NOTE: AN OPTIONAL CHEST STRAP IS AVAILABLE. FULLY EXTEND THE CHEST STRAP WEBBING. CONNECT THE
BUCKLE AND PULL THE LOOSE END OF THE WEBBING TO ADJUST.
6. Ensure that the by-pass is turned off.
7. Turn off the positive pressure. See section 1.3 for instructions.
8. Reach back with your right hand and open the cylinder valve fully.
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