Cleaning And Sanitizing - Honeywell Titan SCBA Training Manual

CLEANING AND SANITIZING

All SCBA's shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
Always remove the Voice Amplification System and Second Stage Regulator prior to rinsing
or immersing the facepiece in water, cleaning solution, or disinfecting solution.
A. Facepiece Cleaning and Sanitizing
1. Make a cleaning solution of warm (110 degrees F maximum) water and mild soap
or Simple Green. Industrial cleaners like Zep or cleaners containing ammonia
will re move the anti-fog coating. The shall not be used.
2. Immerse the facepiece top first in the solution until the exhalation valve is covered.
Agitate the facepiece and gently clean with a soft brush if necessary.
3. Thoroughly rinse the facepiece in fresh water, paying particular attention to the
removal of all soap residue from the exhalation valve. If possible, direct running
water onto the exhalation valve.
4. Make a hypochlorite disinfecting solution of 2 tablespoons of chlorine bleach per
gallon of warm (110 degrees F maximum) water.
5. Immerse the facepiece top first into the solution until the exhalation valve is cover.
Soak the facepiece for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Thoroughly rinse the facepiece in fresh water, paying particular attention to
removal of all soap residue from the exhalation valve. If possible, direct running
water onto the exhalation valve.
7. Allow the facepeice to drip dry. A clean lint free cloth may be used to dry the
exterior surfaces. Do not used compressed air at any time.
8. Once the facepiece is completely dry, hold the facepiece firmly against your face.
Cover the Air KLIC opening with the palm of your hand and exhale several times
to ensure that the exhalation valve functions smoothly.
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