1.

Ensure all face mask and harness straps are fully extended
2. Hang the facemask around the neck by the neck loop
3. Place BA set on your back
4. Pull down on shoulder straps until the set fits comfortably do up waist belt tucking in
straps
5. Check the demand valve is closed and press the reset button
6. Open the cylinder valve with the right hand whilst holding the pressure gauge in the
left hand and check cylinder contents 160 bar min.
7. Place chin into chin cup of facemask and pull straps over the back of your head.
Tighten the straps in the following order BOTTOM then TOP
8. Inhale deeply to activate the demand valve
9. Positive pressure test insert one finger under the face seal and check for a positive
outflow of air, remove finger and allow mask to re-seal
10. Facemask seal test, close the cylinder valve leaving your hand on the hand wheel.
Hold your breath for 10 seconds and listen for leaks.
11. Whistle test, with the cylinder valve still closed slowly breathe down the air from the
system and check that the whistle sounds clearly at 55 (+/-5 bar). Once the whistle
has sounded open the cylinder valve fully.
12. Check cylinder contents, operate demand valve and ensure a steady flow of air ensure
all straps are tucked away
13. Check DSU
14. Check partner