Donning The Scba: Sling Method - Honeywell Titan SCBA Training Manual

Sling method
2.
a. Remove the SCBA from the apparatus mount.
Open the air cylinder valve fully. Check the air
cylinder pressure gauge. A full air cylinder will
read in the green zone.
b. If the second stage regulator is flowing air, close
the red bypass valve and depress the manual shut-
off button.
c. Position the SCBA with the harness facing the
wearer. The air cylinder valve should be pointing
toward the body and the harness straps spread to
each side.
d. Grasp the left shoulder strap with the right hand
and pick up the SCBA.
e. Lift the SCBA by the left shoulder strap and with
a swinging motions, insert your left arm through the
left shoulder strap. Continue to swing the SCBA
onto your back.
f. Remove the right hand from the left should
strap and insert it through the right shoulder
strap.
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