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B A Set PDF
This Equipment Data Sheet (EDS) is compiled from information contained in the Breathing Apparatus
Training notes and Service Order SO/7/2/2/1.
Not Applicable.
3 years.
Assessment
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Schedule B (Function)
To provide respiratory protection to fire-fighters working in toxic, irritant or oxygen deficient
environments.
Schedule C (Specifications)
A self-contained - open circuit - automatic first breath operated - positive pressure compressed air
breathing apparatus set comprising of five main components:
Harness:
Back plate:
Integrated electronics
Integrated hoses
2 - Pneumatic Assembly
Reducer
Pressure reduced to 7 - 9 bar
Reducer relief valve operates at 11 - 16 bar
Low pressure whistle 90 dBs minimum, uses 4 litres/min on operation. Operates between 74 – 76 bar.
3 - Bodyguard 7000
The Draeger Bodyguard 7000 is an electronic all-in-one distress signal unit, pressure gauge and data
logger which provides continuous monitoring of personal information and operational status of the
Draeger PSS 7000.
The Bodyguard 7000 ensures a balanced distribution of weight by incorporating the pressure sensor and
power supply modules into the back plate of the BA
Features:
Time remaining
Large screen
Large buttons
Scrolling text.
4 - FPS 7000
Facemask
Features a double sealing line for maximum safety which adapts well to different head and face
shapes
5-point connection with a large contact surface area at the back of the head
Constructed of Ethylene Propylene Diene Material - EPDM (standard issue) or hypoallergenic
Silicone (personal issue)
Head harness.
Easy to operate
Clear warning signal at 25% or 10% of remaining battery capacity (standard AAA)
The communication unit shuts off automatically, if no breathing sounds are received by the microphone
for at least ten minutes (after a pre-notification signal). The automatic shutoff, after a three time pre-
warning, increases battery life, lowers maintenance costs, and ensures the equipment is ready for use
when needed.
Please note: Personnel that wear prescription safety glasses will be provided with an ‘H’ frame which is
to be inserted into the facemask when required, unless they are issued with a personal facemask.
For further information on Comms and the Motorola GP340 see Breathing Apparatus Training notes and
EDS/7/1/2 and EDS/7/1/4.
5 - Cylinder
9 litre capacity
16kg
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Breathing apparatus will only be worn on the orders of the Incident Commander.
Further information can be found in SO/7/2/2/1 and Breathing Apparatus Training notes
The set is designed to fail to a safe state in order that air at a breathable pressure is maintained to the
wearer giving opportunity to exit the hazard area.
Schedule G (Maintenance)
The set should be cleaned, maintained and tested in line with current Hampshire Fire and Rescue
Service Breathing Apparatus Training notes and equipment data sheets listed below.
WARNING: Do not use bleach, solvents, detergents or abrasive cleaners. Any soiling that cannot be
removed using the correct cleaning products should be reported to an OET via Control for further
advice.
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Testing Description
After Use and prior to re-use by original wearer (with new cylinder) – General Check 2
Annually 4
WDS – General Check of all sets carried out at change of shift (09:00 and 18:00)
Visual check
Comms check
ADSU Test
- On Acceptance
- After Use
- Annually
ba set
BA is provided for life-safety purposes. It is essential that the highest standards of testing,
maintenance and record-keeping should apply. Equal attention should be given to cleanliness and
stowage of the apparatus and its associated equipment. BA wearers of all roles need to maintain
a high level of proficiency in breathing apparatus use and procedures, and in the use of
equipment supplied to enhance its effectiveness and safety.
Frequency of Test
A BA Set Test of a BA set and its ancillary equipment must be carried out in the following
instances:
when making up a BA set
after a set has been worn and cleaned, either at an operational incident or for training
purposes
when a BA set arrives on-site, or is returned following an Accident Investigation or a major
service by the BA Technician or Drager UK
at any time an individual takes over responsibility for a BA set, which means:-
on Wholetime stations by nominated BA wearers at the start of shift.
Part 1 - Wear
If the set has not been worn for a duration of at least 50 Bar during the previous 30 days, a
satisfactory wear of the BA set for a minimum duration of 50 Bar will form part of the Monthly
Service.
Part 2 - Clean
When cleaning the set, remove the shoulder and waist straps and the BA Torch, and clean these
items separately. The back plate should not be hosed down but instead washed and wiped dry.
The shoulder and waist pads should also be thoroughly cleaned and if necessary the personal line
needs to be pulled out fully (not taking it off the waist pads) and washed and then left out to dry.
The mask should be thoroughly cleaned in Drager /Trigene solution and the comms lead and
batteries must be removed from the masks and blank caps fitted.
Part 3 - Inspection
Once the set has been cleaned, examine each component for excessive wear, loose fittings and
physical or chemical damage. If there is a question over whether the set should continue to be
used, consult your Line Manager in the first instance and then the BA Technician.
Part 4 - Test
Once the wear, clean and inspection elements of the Monthly Service are complete, conduct a
BA Set Test. When recording the result of the Monthly Service in the FB202, highlight the entry
to make it stand out from the other entries.
Further Information
Appropriate Place
BA set testing should take place in an area separate from the one used to clean the BA set.
Whenever practicable, conduct the test in a clean area with adequate space and good lighting.
Having use of a non-slip, flat surface on which to place the set will make conducting the test
easier.
Fitting a BA Cylinder
When fitting a cylinder to a BA set, check that a cylinder jacket is fitted to the cylinder, the
Velcro flap fastened to show that the cylinder is ‘Full’ and that the initials ‘RBFRS’ on the
cylinder jacket are facing away from the backplate. With the cylinder jacket positioned in this
way, the reflective strip and protective pad are in the correct position, and the zip and Velcro flap
are protected from damage. Do not overtighten the connection.
Exhalation Valve
Expired air should pass through the exhalation valve – there must be no expired air passing out
via the facemask seal. If you feel the facemask ‘lift’ off your face and hear/feel air escaping past
the facemask seal, the exhalation valve has stuck in the closed position. The set must not be used
in this condition. Remove the set, flush the exhalation valve thoroughly using clean water, dry
the facemask, and re-test the set. If these actions do not remedy the situation, the set must be
defected.
Pneumatic Integrity
With the system under pressure, and with the cylinder valve closed and the First Breath
Mechanism engaged, there should be next to no escape of air from the set.
If the pressure gauge on the Bodyguard drops more than 10 Bar during the Bodyguard’s leak test
cycle, the Bodyguard will highlight this as a Cylinder leak, this leak of air is excessive and the
set must not be used; it must be defected.
The pneumatic integrity test is conducted to identity any leak of air between the Cylinder
Connector and the Lung Demand Valve. It is conducted prior to the ‘face fit’ test so that,
assuming a successful pneumatic integrity test, any loss of air from the set during the ‘face fit’
test can be attributed to an ineffective seal around the face.
Reporting Defects
Any defects in a BA set, personal issued facemasks, ancillary equipment or BA communications
equipment should be reported to the Officer in Charge. Ancillary equipment should be replaced
in line with the procedure given in BA Maintenance, Replacement and Defect Reporting
Procedure.
Defects in a BA set or BA communications equipment should then be reported on FireWatch.
Communications/ORIS Defects should be reported using an FB231.
The information to report must include:
the set number;
the nature of the defect;
the name of the person reporting the defect;
the station number;
the location of the BA set at the station.