MSA MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF THE SCBA
BD 96 SL 15
GB
4.3. Cleaning
Pre-cleaning
(1) Open cylinder valve(s) of the mounted compressed air cylinder(s).
(2) Remove rough dirt from compressed air breathing apparatus with water
hose. Here, we recommend using a mild detergent.
(3) Close cylinder valve(s), release air from apparatus using the lung governed
demand valve.
Cleaning, light soiling
(1) Remove compressed air cylinder(s) (see 3.10).
(2) Clean compressed air breathing apparatus manually using brush, damp
cloth or similar.
(3) Dry apparatus completely in a drying cabinet at max. 60°C.
Cleaning, heavy soiling
(1) Remove compressed air cylinder(s) (see 3.10).
(2) Disconnect lung governed demand valve from medium pressure line.
(3) Open line holder and remove multi-channel line from shoulder strap.
The carrying and hip belts of the compressed air breathing apparatus
are fastened in the carrying plate with metal buckles. To remove the
belts, you must pull up the buckles slightly, twist and push them out of
the slots in the carrying plate.
(4) Remove shoulder and hip belts from the slots on the carrying plate.
(5) Remove multi-channel line from the carrying plate.
(6) Unscrew hexagon socket screw (1) of the pressure reducer bracket
(see Fig. 8).
(7) Remove pressure reducer from the carrying plate.
Fig. 8 Removing the pressure reducer
1 Hexagon socket screw
2 U-clip
1