TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-14-1 (continued)
(5) Don the facepiece and check for a proper seal.
(a) Grasp facepiece straps from the inside with both
thumbs.
(b) Place the face into the facepiece.
1 Place chin in chin cup; push facepiece onto the
face.
2 Pull the head harness over your head.
3 Smooth the head harness __________ on the back of
your head.
4 Ensure your hair, especially bangs, do NOT extend
through the __________ __________.
5 CAUTION
a If hair is allowed to penetrate the seal
between the face and __________, it may
result in loss of air from the SCBA and
penetration of __________ fumes from the
outside.
b To maintain an effective seal, the portion
of the face contacting the seal shall be
__________-__________.
6 Tighten the head harness straps by simultaneously
pulling the left and right straps straight back.
7 To ensure a proper seal to the face, perform a
__________ pressure check.
a Place the palm of the hand over the
facepiece opening.
b __________ and hold your breath so the
facepiece seals to your face; then exhale.
c If the facepiece does not __________,
adjust the straps and head harness; then
recheck for seal.
(6) Open the air cylinder valve.
(a) Ensure the cylinder alarm vibrates and sounds.
(b) Ensure there is no more than __________ pounds per
square inch gauge (psig) difference in pressure
between the cylinder and remote pressure indicators.
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