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Filling SCBA Cylinder - Compressor Filling Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) – 2002 Edition, NFPA 1001 5.3.1 NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Skill Sheet 7-2B Candidate's Name Date Evaluator's Name Evaluator's Signature The candidate, given an SCBA, shall demonstrate the correct procedure for servicing an SCBA, using a cascade system in accordance with Delmar, Firefighter’s Handbook, 2 ed., NYS ed. JPR 7-9 Time limit for this station is 7 minutes. 02/2007 Criteria: Pass Fail Checks hydrostatic test date of cylinder; removes from service if out of date Inspects cylinder for physical damage Places cylinder in fragmentation containment device Connects fill hose to cylinder; closes bleed valve, if equipped Opens SCBA cylinder valve Operates compressor/purifier system according to manufacturer's instructions and specifications Opens compressor/purifier system outlet valve Sets cylinder pressure on compressor/purifier system to correct pressure for cylinder Opens manifold valve and confirms cylinder pressure setting Opens fill station valve to begin filling cylinder Observes cylinder gauge to ensure fill rate of 300-600 psi per minute Controls rate to avoid heating/chattering When cylinder full, closes all valves on cascade system. Closes SCBA cylinder valve Opens system filler hose bleeder valve and bleeds-off excess pressure Disconnects system fill hose from cylinder Removes SCBA cylinder from fragmentation containment and returns to service Evaluator Notes