Description - MSA G1 SCBA Operating Manual

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Description

The G1 SCBA, referred to hereafter as SCBA, is an open-circuit, pressure-demand, self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA). Breathable air is supplied to the user from a self-contained compressed
air cylinder. The SCBA includes a broad range of facepiece, regulator, carrier, harness, and cylinder
options.
The integrated personal alert safety system (PASS) provides the user with the ability to monitor move-
ment through a motion sensor. When a user remains motionless for 30 seconds, the PASS device
goes into full alarm to alert those around the user. The PASS device also monitors cylinder pressure
and battery status.
The G1 SCBA has the following components:
• Facepiece
• Regulator
• Heads-up display (HUD) (part of both facepiece and regulator)
• Pressure reducer with primary low-pressure warning device
– Rapid intervention crew/company universal air connection (RIC UAC)
• Cylinder and cylinder valve assembly
• PASS Device
– Control module
– Power module
– Battery module
– Firmware
• Carrier and harness assembly
G1 SCBA 2018 Edition
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