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MSA Using the Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus
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Fig. 17 Compressed air breathing apparatus – details
1 Cylinder separator 3 Cylinder support
2 Cylinder retaining strap 4 Cylinder buckle
3.2.1.2. Connecting One Compressed Air Cylinder
(1) Place compressed air breathing apparatus horizontally so that the back face
is uppermost ( Fig. 17).
(2) Bring cylinder separator (1) into a horizontal position opposite the cylinder
buckle (4) until it catches.
(3) Check gasket on pressure reducer high pressure socket for proper condition.
(4) Open cylinder buckle on the cylinder strap eliminating any tension by
extending the strap to full length pulling the small bar at the buckle
( Fig. 18).
Fig. 18 Opening the cylinder buckle
(5) Push compressed air cylinder through the cylinder strap (2) with the cylinder
valve toward the pressure reducer so that it lies on the central support (3).
(6) Thread cylinder valve onto pressure reducer, if necessary, bring the
compressed air breathing apparatus with valve up into a vertical position.
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