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2-14. DONNING THE ENCAPSULATING PROTECTIVE SUIT USING THE REBREATHER SYSTEM. (CONT)
NOTE
The pressure gauge should read at least 2,400 PSIG within one minute
ac.
Check pressure gauge (16) to ensure proper cylinder pressure
ad.
Remove the maintenance tag from the rebreather system
WARNING
Personnel safety indicators. When operating the rebreather, specific warning signs require immediate
operator attention. Leave the area immediately at any signs of nausea, dizziness, difficulty in breathing,
contaminants in the face piece, or rapid pressure drop as indicated by the system pressure gauge. Failure
to leave the area may result in injury or death due to suffocation
WARNING
Limited oxygen supply in the rebreather system. Leave the area immediately when the alarm whistle
sounds. An audible alarm indicates the oxygen pressure has dropped to 25% or below and about 45
minutes of oxygen is available. Failure to leave the area and decontaminate immediately could result in
personnel death due to suffocation
ae.
Breathe normally. Depending on the user's activity and surrounding temperature, the breathing oxygen may
seem warmer and more humid than you are used to. This condition is normal and not harmful
af.
Pull suit (1) up over head and insert both arms into suit (1) and gloves (17)
ag.
Place suit (1) hook and pile fastener tape straps (18) around the rebreather system shoulder straps (8) and fasten
WARNING
Personnel contamination hazard. Ensure all closures in the encapsulating protective suit are tightly
secured. Openings in the encapsulating protective suit could cause sickness or death due to
contamination
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