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B. Donning the Backpack
WARNING
Wear gloves when handling SCBAs that have
been stored in extreme temperatures. Failure
to comply with this warning may lead to
personal injury, illness, or death.
1. Remove the SCBA from its carrying case or stored
location.
2. Hand tighten the CGA handwheel to the cylinder
valve outlet.
3. Ensure that the cylinder valve gauge reads in the
green (FULL) zone.
WARNING
Check the cylinder latch each time the
cylinder is installed. Adjust the cylinder band
to match the cylinder size and ensure that the
cam-over buckle is securely locked in place.
Failure to comply with this warning may lead
to personal injury, illness, or death.
4. Check the latch on the cylinder band and ensure that
the cylinder is secure in the backpack.
5. Lay the harness out and straighten each strap. All ad-
justable straps should be extended to maximum length.
6. There are two methods of donning the SCBA: coat-
style, one arm at a time; and over the head. Choice of
the method of donning is a matter of individual choice
or organizational policy. Both methods are described
below.
a. Over the Head
i. Lean the SCBA cylinder against your legs, cyl-
inder valve resting on the ground and the harness
spread to each side.
ii. Grasp the backpack by the sides of the frame as
shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Grasp the Sides of the Backpack Frame
iii. Lift the SCBA over your head, keeping your
elbows close to the centerline of your body to allow
proper placement of the shoulder straps. Allow the
SCBA to slide onto your back. See Figure 9.
Figure 9. Lift the SCBA Over Your Head
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b. Coat Style
i. Insert your arm through one of the shoulder
straps and swing the SCBA onto your back.
ii Insert your other arm through the other shoulder
strap. See Figure 10.
Figure 10. Coat Style Donning
7. Lean forward and tighten the harness adjustment
straps until the back support rests in the small of your
back. See Figure 11.
Figure 11. Pull the Harness Adjustment Straps
NOTE
If the harness adjustment straps are properly
tightened, the weight of the SCBA will be carried
on the hips instead of the shoulders. If the
harness adjustment straps restrict movement,
readjust.
8. Fasten the waist belt buckle. Pull forward on the
waist straps and tighten until very snug. See Figure 12.
Figure 12. Tighten Waist Straps
9. If necessary, readjust the harness adjustment straps
so that the weight of the SCBA is distributed properly
on the hips. Do not overtighten.
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