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ACTION
EGS INSPECTION
(must be completed by diver/tender)
NOTE: Ensure that the EGS
is maintained properly.
CONNECT THE EGS TO
THE HELMET
(must be completed by diver/tender)
DAILY CHECKLIST (continued)
•
Visually inspect all EGS hoses for any signs of
damage or defect.
•
Ensure that the bailout cylinder is within the VIP
and the hydrostatic date.
•
Check the first stage regulator intermediate
pressure (IP) setting before each dive.
•
Make sure there is no damage to the diver
harness and cylinder retention straps. Repair
or replace if damaged.
•
Visually inspect the bailout switch block (if fitted)
for any signs of damage or defect, and confirm
that it is attached securely to the diver harness.
•
Confirm the check valve is properly functioning by
orally checking it (suck on valve to confirm seal).
•
Connect the first stage regulator, fitted with
submersible pressure gauge, to the EGS
cylinder then proceed as follows:
DIRECT BAILOUT CONFIGURATION:
Connect the regulator hose directly to the helmet
check valve.
BAILOUT SWITCH BLOCK CONFIGURATION:
Connect the regulator hose to the bailout inlet
connection on the switch block. Connect the
second hose from the switch block outlet to the
helmet check valve.
•
With the cylinder supply turned off, open and
close the free flow / water dump valve to verify
efficient operation of the valve.
•
Open the EGS supply valve on the cylinder and
log the pressure.
EGS CYLINDER PRESSURE __________ psig.
•
Immediately after logging the EGS cylinder
pressure, proceed as follows:
DIRECT BAILOUT CONFIGURATION:
Open the helmet free flow / water dump valve ¾
to 1 full turn and confirm a powerful flow of gas
coming out of the defogger train.
BAILOUT SWITCH BLOCK CONFIGURATION:
Open the switch block valve prior to opening the
helmet free flow / water dump valve and confirming
the gas flow.
•
After confirmation, close the free flow / water
dump valve (and switch block valve if fitted).
PROCEDURE
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INITIALS
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