National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory

Technology Evaluation Branch

Certified Product Investigation Program Report of a

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Submitted by the
DeKalb County, Georgia Fire Department

NIOSH Task Number 18388

September 4, 2012
 Disclaimer

The purpose of the Certified Product Investigation Program (CPIP) Respirator

Status Evaluation is to determine the conformance of each respirator to the NIOSH
approval requirements found in Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84. A
number of performance tests are selected from the complete list of Part 84
requirements and each respirator/component is tested in its “as received”
condition to determine its conformance to those performance requirements. Each
component is also inspected to determine its conformance to the quality assurance
documentation on file at NIOSH.

In order to gain additional information about its overall performance, each

respirator may also be subjected to other recognized test parameters, such as
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) consensus standards. While the test
results give an indication of the respirator’s conformance to the NFPA approval
requirements, NIOSH does not actively correlate the test results from its NFPA
test equipment with those of certification organizations which list NFPA-
compliant products. Thus, the NFPA test results are provided for information
purposes only.

Selected tests are conducted only after it has been determined that each respirator
component is in a condition that is safe to be pressurized, handled, and tested.
Respirators whose condition has deteriorated to the point where the health and
safety of NIOSH personnel and/or property is at risk will not be tested.

Investigator Information

The SCBA performance tests were conducted by Mike Commodore, Engineering Technician
and Jay Parker, Physical Scientist. The initial inspection was performed and this report
written by Tom Pouchot, General Engineer. These investigators are part of the Technology
Evaluation Branch, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health, located in Bruceton, Pennsylvania.
 Certified Product Investigation Program Report of a
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Submitted By the DeKalb County, Georgia Fire Department

NIOSH Task Number 18388

Background

As part of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Certified Product
Investigation Program (CPIP), the Technology Evaluation Branch was notified of a possible issue
with the supplied air respirator identified as the Dräger Safety model PSS 7000, 4500 psig, self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This SCBA CPIP investigation was assigned NIOSH Task
Number 18388.

At the request of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the DeKalb County
Georgia Fire Department was contacted and the SCBA issues were discussed. A SCBA unit was
received by NIOSH on July 3, 2012 from the DeKalb Fire Department.

The DeKalb County Fire Department was advised that NIOSH would provide a written report of
the inspections and any applicable test results.

SCBA Inspection

Initially, the package containing the SCBA was opened in the NPPTL, Technology Evaluation
Branch General Respirator Inspection Area contained in building 20 on July 18, 2012 and a
complete visual inspection was conducted by Tom Pouchot, General Engineer, NPPTL and
observed by Stacy Wertman, Health Specialist. The DeKalb County SCBA was designated as
DeKalb SCBA Unit #1. This SCBA was examined in the condition as received to identify the unit
and determine the condition of the components. The visual inspection process was documented
photographically.

The complete inspections are summarized in Appendix I. The condition of each component
supplied were photographed with a digital camera is contained in Appendix III.

It was judged that the respirator could be safely pressurized.

Testing

The purpose of the testing was to determine the regulators and replacement SCBA conformance to
the approval performance requirements of Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84 (42 CFR
84). Further testing was conducted to provide an indication of the regulator and replacement
SCBA conformance to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Air Flow Performance
requirements of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for
the Fire Service, 1997 Edition.

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 NIOSH SCBA Certification Tests (in accordance with the performance requirements of
42 CFR 84):

1. Positive Pressure Test [§ 84.70(a)(2)(ii)]

2. Rated Service Time Test (duration) [§ 84.95]
3. Static Pressure Test [§ 84.91(d)]
4. Gas Flow Test [§ 84.93]
5. Exhalation Resistance Test [§ 84.91(c)]
6. Remaining Service Life Indicator Test (low-air alarm) [§ 84.83(f)]

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Tests (in accordance with NFPA 1981,
1997 Edition):

7. Air Flow Performance Test [Chapter 5, 5-1.1]

The DeKalb County units were tested on July 26, 2012 in the NIOSH Respirator Certification
Laboratory.

Appendix II contains the complete NIOSH and NFPA test reports for the unit. Tables One and
Two summarize the NIOSH and NFPA test results for the DeKalb unit.

Summary and Conclusions

At the request of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the DeKalb County,
Georgia Fire Department was contacted by NIOSH concerning some reported issues with the
Dräger Safety SCBA, model PSS7000, 4500 PSIG units. At the request of NIOSH, the DeKalb
Georgia Fire Department submitted a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for evaluation.
This SCBA had been taken out of service due to a SCBA operational issue. The SCBA was
inspected on July 18, 2012. The SCBA appeared to be generally good condition with some signs
of wear and tear and some dirt present on and in the facepiece. The regulator and facepiece mating
and sealing areas on the unit were clean and in good condition. The inlet plastic spider component
was damaged. The regulator had scratches or scrap marks on the interface connector. The
regulator to facepiece sealing o-ring had some nicks and appeared to be dry without any lubricant
present.

This SCBA was utilized for all testing. No other maintenance or repair work was performed on
the units prior to the testing.

The testing was performed on July 26, 2012 in the NIOSH Respirator Certification Laboratory.
Representatives from NIOSH and Dräger Safety witnessed testing.

Dräger Safety down loaded the SCBA data logger and performed a regulator pressure test on the
SCBA second stage regulator prior to any NIOSH testing. The unit did not pass this Dräger test.
The SCBA supplied by the DeKalb Fire Department met the requirements of the NIOSH Positive
Pressure Test, with a minimum pressure of 0.10 inches of water. The unit met the requirements of
all of the other NIOSH tests performed. In addition, the unit did not pass the NFPA flow test as

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the exhalation pressure exceeded the maximum allowable of 3.5 inches of water. The NFPA
facepiece pressure test was also performed prior to the flow test. The facepiece passed this
evaluation step.

Following the inspection and testing, the SCBA was placed in storage pending return to the
DeKalb County Fire Department.

Users of SCBA units must pay close attention to the instructions for proper care and maintenance
issued by the SCBA manufacturer. Maintenance procedures and training are unique to each
respirator manufacturer and model; therefore, any equipment changes to the original respirator
configuration may entail new training and maintenance requirements. Additionally, manufacturers
are required to update the training and maintenance manual if an equipment modification impacts
the use or maintenance of the respiratory assembly. NFPA 1852 Standard of Selection, Care &
Maintenance of Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) provides guidance that
can be followed to ensure the continued efficient operation of SCBA.

If this SCBA unit is to be placed back in service, the components must be tested and inspected by a
qualified service technician, including such testing and other maintenance activities as prescribed
by the schedule from the SCBA manufacturer and repaired.

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 Appendix I
Component Inspection Report
 National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory / Technology Evaluation Branch

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Evaluation

Incoming Inspection Report Summary – DeKalb Unit #1

Task Number: 18388 Requestor: DeKalb Fire Department

Date Received: July 3, 2012
Date Inspected: July 18, 2012 Description: Reported Performance Issue
Manufacturer: Dräger Safety Inspected by: Tom Pouchot, Stacy Wertman
Approval Number: TC-13F-0557CBRN SCBA Type: Open Circuit, Pressure-Demand

The DeKalb County, Georgia Fire Department submitted a SCBA for evaluation. This SCBA was
identified as DeKalb Unit #1. See Figures 1 and 2 in Appendix III for the unit packaging
arrangement.

The SCBA was received in a corrugated cardboard box. Only shipping information was on the
outside of the container.

Contact Agency: DeKalb County, Georgia Fire Department

Initial Observations:

As Received:

Compressed Air Cylinder contained 3000 PSIG.

By-Pass in the “Off” position
The Donning switch was “off”, regulator active
The Mask Mounted Second Stage Regulator was not attached to the facepiece or the
SCBA
The primary battery the powers the Heads Up Display, Data Logger and PASS had
been removed from the SCBA.

Components and Observations – DeKalb Unit #1

1. Unit #1 Facepiece and Nose Cup: (Refer to Figures 4 - 9 in Appendix III):

Part Number: R55640 (A1 PA6-GF) Medium

Faceblank Manufacturing Marking: 43 06
Lens Ring Manufacturing Marking: 8 - 9 (medallion marking)

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 The overall condition of the facepiece was fair with some dirt present and damage.
The regulator is easily removed and locks into place securely. The interface area was
clean.
Facepiece lens had some light scratches and vision through the lens was considered
good.
Engraving on Lens Ring of “32581”.
Label on lens “Petrides”.
The headharness was securely fastened to the facepiece and the adjustment buckles
functioned easily.
Headharness marking 36 04
Neck strap securely fastened to the facepiece.
The nose cup was securely attached to the facepiece.
Blue inlet plastic spider is damaged and part of component is missing.

Facepiece Mounted Voice Amplifier:

Part Number: R56662 (ARZL-0678)

As received secured firmly to the facepiece.

Unit was in fair condition as the activation switch was damaged.

Facepiece Heads Up Display (HUD):

As received secured firmly to the facepiece.

Unit is in good condition, lights activated on pressurizing the SCBA.

2. Pressure Demand (Second Stage) Mask Mounted Regulator with Low Pressure Hose and
Quick Disconnect: (Refer to Figures 10 - 14 in Appendix III):

The regulator and low pressure hose were in good condition.

The outside rubber cover was in good condition.
The attachment sealing o-ring was in place and in fair condition with some damage and
also appeared to be dry.
“P Connector” end shows signs of scratches and wear.
By-Pass in off condition. Knob shows signs of scratches and wear.
By-Pass can be activated easily.
The low pressure hose was in good condition and securely attached to the regulator.
The low pressure hose quick disconnect was in good condition and can be attached and
released easily.
Regulator marking of BRZ5-3012
Low pressure hose had markings of R21034 07/08

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3. Low Pressure Regulator Hose and Disconnect: (Refer to Figure 15 in Appendix III):

Overall condition of hose and quick disconnect is good.

The quick disconnect held securely.
The complete hose assembly was held in place securely and goes through the shoulder
strap and backframe. The assembly was in good condition and there were no cracks or
splitting of the outside hose covering.

4. First Stage Regulator and Cylinder Connection: (Refer to Figures 16 - 18 in Appendix

III):

Part number not determined

Overall in good condition

The regulator was mounted securely to the backframe.
The end of service alarm whistle was in good condition.
The cylinder quick disconnect hand wheel was in good condition. The hand wheel
could be move easily and the cylinder was easily attached and removed.
The hose from the regulator to PASS/HUD control module was in good condition.
Marking on Regulator: 3356072 (08 BRZK-0206)

5. Remote Gauge and PASS Console: (Refer to Figure 19 – 21 and 26 in Appendix III):

Model: Sentinel 7000 User Interface

Part Number: 3355968

The console was in good condition

The unit was securely attached to the control wire and the wire was securely attached to
the control module.
Pressure gauge lens in good condition and pressure can be read once SCBA unit is
activated.
PASS was activated manually. PASS noise emitters on backframe near cylinder strap
and in good condition.

6. HUD and PASS Control Module: (Refer to Figure 22 in Appendix III):

Model: Sentinel 7000

Part number: 3355000

The assembly was in good condition.

The assembly was held securely in the backframe.
The battery was not assembled to the control module upon receipt.
The battery was easily inserted and removed.
SEI approval, NFPA 1982: 2007 edition.
Intrinsic Safety approval by ETL.

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7. BackFrame: (Refer to Figures 3 and 23 -26 in Appendix III):

Part number: Not determined

Overall good condition

All straps securely attached to the backframe.
Cylinder strap is in good condition, holds cylinder securely.
NIOSH label present, TC-13F-0557CBRN
SEI/NFPA label present, NFPA 1981: 2007 Edition

8. Harness Straps and Buckles (Refer to Figures 3 and 23 - 27 in Appendix III):

The straps and buckles were in good condition.

All of the straps were secured on to the backframe.
The adjustable buckles moved freely and held the straps as designed.
The waist buckle easily connected together and released.
The Dräger logo was still present on the shoulder straps.
The Mask Mounted Regular (MMR) docking bracket was present on the waist strap, in
good condition and the regulator docked securely into the bracket.
Adjustable lumbar pad was in good condition.

9. Compressed Air Cylinder and Cylinder Valve (Refer to Figures 28 - 31 in Appendix III):

Cylinder

DOT-SP11194 4500 PSI M4927

TC-SU 5303 310 Bar REE: 103 cc
Manufacturing date: 12/08
Part Number: 3338041 Other markings: 6148-29758
45 minute

Manufactured by: Pressure Technology Division

Carleton Technologies Inc.
Westminster, MD 21157 USA

Overall the cylinder and valve were in good condition.

The cylinder was a fiber wrapped composite unit.
The cylinder had some minor scratches present and the paint was worn in several areas.
A sample of air was taken and sent out for analysis as there was approximately 3000
psig remaining in the cylinder. Results were received as the air sample met the
minimum requirements for NFPA Grade D air. See Appendix II for air analysis results.
Cylinder valve assembly was in good condition and the cylinder gauge could be read
easily.
The cylinder valve hand wheel could be easily opened and closed.
The cylinder valve rubber bumper was in good condition.

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NOTE: This cylinder has a 5 year recertification hydro testing requirement. The cylinder
manufacturing date was 12/08. This manufacturing date would require hydro testing on or before
the last day of December 2013. Therefore, it appears that this cylinder was within certification
when last used.

10. RIC Fitting: (Refer to Figures 32 and 33 in Appendix III):

The RIC fitting and Boot assembly were in good condition.

The boot was not assembled to the fitting upon receipt.
Boot appears to have some foreign matter present inside.
The boot attaches to the fitting easily.
The fitting is clean and in good condition.

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 Appendix II
SCBA Component Test Results
 National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory / Technology Evaluation Branch

SCBA Component Test Report

Task Number: 18388

Manufacturer: Dräger Safety
Tests Performed by: Mike Commodore, Jay Parker
Date of Report: July 30, 2012

I. Background

NIOSH received reports of issues with the Dräger Safety Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) model PSS7000, 4500 psig. At the request of the International Association of Fire
Fighters (IAFF), DeKalb County, Georgia Fire Department was contacted. A Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) was sent to NIOSH for evaluation and testing from the DeKalb
County, Georgia, Fire Department. This SCBA unit was labeled DeKalb Unit #1. The SCBA was
then removed from the packaging and inspected on July 18, 2012. The SCBA was judged to be
safe to pressurize and tested. A series of performance tests were conducted on the SCBA unit on
July 26, 2012. The Positive Pressure Test and Rated Service Time Test were conducted
simultaneously.

II. Test Outlines DeKalb Units

A. POSITIVE PRESSURE TEST – NIOSH Test Procedure No. 120

42 CFR Part 84 Reference: Subpart H, § 84.70 (a)(2)(ii)

Requirement:
The pressure inside the facepiece in relation to the immediate environment is positive
during both inhalation and exhalation.

Procedure:
A breathing machine with a 622 kg.-m.2/min. cam operating at 24 RPM with a 40-liter per
minute flow rate (115 liters per minute peak flow) is connected to an anthropometric head
for cycling. A pressure tap in the head is connected to a transducer which in turn is
connected to a strip chart recorder for determining the pressure in the facepiece.

Results
The DeKalb County, GA Fire Department SCBA was tested on July 26, 2012.

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 The inhalation breathing resistances did not become negative during the test. The SCBA
met the test requirement.

Unit # 1
Inhalation Breathing Resistance: 0.10
(inches of water column)
Pass / Fail Pass

B. RATED SERVICE TIME TEST – NIOSH Test Procedure No. 121

42 CFR Part 84 Reference: Subpart F, § 84.53 (a) and Subpart H, § 84.95 (a) and (b)

Requirement:
Service time will be measured while the apparatus is operated by a breathing machine as
described in § 84.88. The open-circuit apparatus will be classified according to the length
of time it supplies air or oxygen to the breathing machine. Classifications are listed in
§ 84.53.

Procedure:
A breathing machine with a 622 kg.-m./min. cam operating at 24 RPM with a 40 liters per
minute flow rate is connected to an anthropometric head for cycling. A pressure tap in the
head is connected to a transducer which in turn is connected to a strip chart recorder for
determining the pressure in the facepiece. The breathing machine is run until the inhalation
portion of the breathing curve falls below the minimum requirement.

Results

The DeKalb County, GA Fire Department SCBA was tested on July 26, 2012.

The measured service times (adjusted to correspond with the recorded breathing cycles)
were more than the rated service time of 45 minutes for the SCBA unit. The SCBA passed
the test requirement.

Unit # 1
Measured Service 50 Minutes 11 Seconds
Time:
Pass / Fail Pass

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C. STATIC PRESSURE TEST – NIOSH Test Procedure No. 122
42 CFR Part 84 Reference: Subpart H, § 84.91 (d)

Requirement:
The static pressure (at zero flow) in the facepiece shall not exceed 38 mm. (1.5 inches)
water-column height.

Procedure:
The facepiece is fitted to an anthropometric head for testing. A pressure tap in the head is
connected to a calibrated manometer. Full cylinder pressure is applied to the unit at zero
flow and a reading from the manometer is recorded.

Results

The DeKalb County, GA Fire Department SCBA was tested on July 26, 2012.

The unit met the test requirement.

Unit # 1
Facepiece Static Pressure:(inches of water 0.88
column)
Pass / Fail Pass

D. GAS FLOW TEST – NIOSH Test Procedure No. 123

42 CFR Part 84 Reference: Subpart H, § 84.93 (b) and (c)

Requirement:
The flow from the apparatus shall be greater than 200 liters per minute when the pressure
in the facepiece of demand apparatus is lowered by 51 mm. (2 inches) water column height
when full container pressure is applied. Where pressure demand apparatus are tested, the
flow will be measured at zero gage pressure in the facepiece.

Procedure:
A pressure tap in the anthropometric head is connected to a manometer for determining
when the pressure inside the facepiece is at zero. A mass flow meter is connected in line
between the anthropometric head and an adjustable vacuum source to measure flow. The
SCBA cylinder is replaced by a test stand which is adjusted initially to full cylinder
pressure. The vacuum source is adjusted during the test to maintain the desired pressure
inside the facepiece. Once the proper facepiece pressure has stabilized, a flow reading is
recorded. The procedure is then repeated with the test stand adjusted to 500 psig.

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 Results
The DeKalb County, GA Fire Department SCBA was tested on July 26, 2012. The SCBA
met the test requirements.

Unit # 1 Pass / Fail

Applied Air Flow (liters per minute)
pressure
4500 psig >484.2 Pass
500 psig >470.1 Pass

Test Note: At the 500 PSIG level the SCBA went into a free flow condition once the test was
concluded and the vacuum source was removed. The donning switch was activated and the free
flow was stopped. The SCBA performance was checked and found to be back to normal.

E. EXHALATION RESISTANCE TEST – NIOSH Test Procedure No. 122

42 CFR Part 84 Reference: Subpart H, § 84.91 (c)

Requirement:
The exhalation resistance of pressure-demand apparatus shall not exceed the static
pressure in the facepiece by more than 51 mm. (2 inches) water-column height.

Procedure:
The facepiece is mounted on an anthropometric head form. A probe in the head form is
connected to a slant manometer for measuring exhalation breathing resistance. The air
flow through the apparatus is adjusted to a rate of 85 liters per minute and the exhalation
resistance is recorded.

Results
The DeKalb County, GA Fire Department SCBA was tested on July 26, 2012. The SCBA
met the requirement.

Unit # 1
Exhalation Breathing 2.55
Resistance: (inches of water
column)
Static Pressure: (inches of water 0.88
column)
Difference: (inches of water 1.67
column)
Pass / Fail Pass

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F. REMAINING SERVICE LIFE INDICATOR TEST (LOW-AIR ALARM) - NIOSH Test
Procedure No. 124
42 CFR Part 84 Reference: Subpart H, § 84.83 (f) and Subpart G, § 84.63 (c)

Requirement:
Each remaining service life indicator or warning device shall give an alarm when the
remaining service life of the apparatus is reduced within a range of 20 to 25 percent of its
rated service time or pressure.

This requirement is modified under § 84.63(c) as follows: For apparatus which do not
have a method of manually turning off remote gage in the event of a gage or gage line
failure the remaining service life indicator is required to be set at 25% ± 2% of the rated
service time or pressure.

Procedure:
A calibrated gauge is connected in line between the air supply and the first-stage regulator.
The unit is then allowed to gradually bleed down. When the low-air alarm is activated, the
pressure on the gauge is recorded. This procedure is repeated six times. The average of
the six readings is calculated and recorded.

Results
The DeKalb Co. FD SCBA was tested on July, 2012.
As this model SCBA does not have a remote gauge shutoff, the test requirement is 25% ±
2%.

This SCBA contains a whistle alarm. The alarm activated within the required range
(between 1035 and 1215 psig). The Heads-Up-Display (HUD) was not functional at the
time of the testing. The batteries were not checked nor replaced prior to the testing.

Unit #1 – Unit # 1 – Run #

HUD Audible
Alarm Alarm
Point (psig) Point (psig)
1100 1080 1.
1100 1080 2.

1100 1080 3.

1100 1080 4.

1100 1080 5.

1100 1080 6.

1100 1080 Avg.

Pass Pass Pass / Fail

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G. NFPA AIR FLOW PERFORMANCE TEST
NFPA 1981 (1997 Edition) Reference: Chapter 5, Performance Requirements, Sec. 5-1.1

Requirement:
SCBA shall be tested for air flow performance as specified in Section 6-1, Air Flow
Performance Test, and the SCBA facepiece pressure shall not be less than 0.0 in. (0.0 mm)
water column and nor greater than 3½ in. (89 mm) water column above ambient pressure
from the time the test begins until the time the test is concluded.

Procedure:
A breathing machine as specified in Section 6-1.12 operating at 30 ± 1 breaths/min with a
103 ± 3 L/min flow rate is connected to an anthropometric head for cycling. A pressure tap
in the head is connected to a transducer which in turn is connected to a flatbed chart
recorder for determining the pressure in the facepiece.

Results
The DeKalb County, GA Fire Department SCBA was tested on July 26, 2012.
The SCBA did not meet the NFPA flow test requirements.

Unit # 1
Maximum Facepiece Pressure: 4.80
(inches of water column)
Minimum Facepiece Pressure: 0.70
(inches of water column)
Pass / Fail Fail

Test Notes: The NFPA facepiece pressure test was performed prior to the NFPA flow test on
the DeKalb facepeice. The facepiece passed this NFPA test. The test was stopped by the
breathing machine computer as the exhalation pressure was well over the 3.5 inches of water
maximum allowable. The facepiece exhalation valve from the DeKalb Unit #1 was removed
after the failure of the test. The exhalation valve had some foreign matter and dirt present (see
Figures 34 - 38 in Appendix III).

III. Disposition:

Following testing, the SCBA was placed in storage pending return to the DeKalb County Fire
Department.

The results of all tests are summarized in Tables One and Two which follow.

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 TABLE ONE – Summary of NIOSH Test Results – DeKalb Unit # 1
Task Number: 18388
Manufacturer: Dräger Safety
Tests Performed By: Mike Commodore and Jay Parker
Dates of Tests: July 26, 2012

FAIL PASS RESULT SAMPLE STANDARD TEST / 42 CFR PART 84 REFERENCE

X 0.10 INWC #1 ≥ 0.00 INWC A. POSITIVE PRESSURE TEST

Reference: Subpart H, § 84.70 (a)(2)(ii)
B. RATED SERVICE TIME TEST
X 50 min, 11 s #1 ≥ 30 min. Reference: Subpart F, § 84.53 (a),
Subpart H, § 84.95 (a) and (b)
X 0.88 INWC #1 ≤ 1.50 INWC C. STATIC PRESSURE TEST
Reference: Subpart H, § 84.91 (d)
D. GAS FLOW TEST (at Full Cylinder
X >484.2 lpm #1 ≥ 200 lpm Pressure)
Reference: Subpart H, § 84.93 (b) and (c)
X >470.1 lpm #1 ≥ 200 lpm D. GAS FLOW TEST (at 500 psig)
Reference: Subpart H, § 84.93 (b) and (c)
X 1.67 INWC #1 Difference E. EXHALATION RESISTANCE TEST
≤ 2.00 INWC Reference: Subpart H, § 84.91 (c)

NOTE: The Positive Pressure Test and Rated Service Life Test are run simultaneously.

TABLE TWO – Summary of NFPA Test Results – DeKalb Units # 1

FAIL PASS RESULT SAMPLE STANDARD TEST / REFERENCE

≤ 3.50 INWC F. NFPA AIR FLOW PERFORMANCE
X 4.80 INWC #1 Exhalation Reference: NFPA 1981 (1997 Edition),
Resistance Section 5-1.1
≥ 0.00 INWC F. NFPA AIR FLOW PERFORMANCE
X 0.70 INWC #1 Inhalation Reference: NFPA 1981 (1997 Edition),
Resistance Section 5-1.1

In addition, the facepiece was also tested against the NFPA Facepiece Pressure Test. The DeKalb
facepiece Passed the facepiece pressure test.

This SCBA was equipped with data logging device that measures several performance parameters
during a predetermined time period. This data was down loaded by Dräger Safety personnel and
witnessed by members of NIOSH on July 24, 2012. The data is included for informational
purposes only.

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 Data Logger Information

DeKalb SCBA #1

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Compressed Air Analysis Results
DeKalb County SCBA Unit #1
SUBA43068
Issue Date - 07/25/12

Air Quality Analysis

Issue ID - 227553
Kit# - 193340

The air sample supplied by

NIOSH/NPPTC/TEB
4500 PSI AIR CYLINDER
PITTSBURGH, PA

has been analyzed by Lawrence Factor, Inc. (an accredited lab - A2LA, ISO/IEC-17025)
against the standards and specifications of the Compressed Gas Association, commodity
specification for air. No other representations or warranties are expressed or implied
other than the analysis results stated below.

CGA D, NFPA 1500 (G-7.1, '07)

Analytes Sample Standard

Oxygen (%) 21.2 19.5-23.5
Carbon Dioxide (ppm) 309.14 1000
Carbon Monoxide (ppm) <1 10
Water Vapor (ppm) 20.10 24
Dew Point (F) -67 -65
Oil/Part. (mg/m3) <1 5
Endorsement (President)
Unknowns ND NA
Odor ND None

Endorsement (Lab Director)

X-zam
®

LABORATORIES ACCREDITED
Chemical - 314.01
Results: Sample Meets Standard

IMPORTANT: This air/gas or substance was tested ONLY against a specified standard and may contain undetected items which are beyond the purpose or scope of this analysis. More
extensive testing can be conducted upon request. This does NOT guarantee the condition nor safe application of the analyzed air/gas or substance. Results reported relate only to the
items tested. This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without the written consent of Lawrence Factor, Inc. Methods used: FTIR, electrochemical, microgravimetry, sniffing.
 Appendix III
Images

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 National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory / Technology Evaluation Branch

IMAGES
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus from the DeKalb Fire Department
DeKalb County, Georgia

NIOSH Task No. 18388

List of Figures:

Figure 1: DeKalb SCBA Unit #1 Packaging

Figure 2: DeKalb SCBA Unit #1 Inside Packaging
Figure 3: DeKalb SCBA Unit #1 as Received
Figure 4: Unit #1 Facepiece
Figure 5: Unit #1 Facepiece Regulator Interface Area with Damage
Figure 6: Unit #1 Facepiece Head Harness
Figure 7: Unit #1 Facepiece Inside View
Figure 8: Unit #1 Facepiece Through Lens
Figure 9: Unit #1 Facepiece Mounted Voice Communications Unit with Damage
Figure 10: Unit #1 Mask Mounted 2nd Stage Regulator (LDV) and By Pass Knob
Figure 11: Unit #1 LDV P-Connector with O-ring and Showing Wear
Figure 12: Unit #1 LDV Rubber Cover
Figure 13: Unit #1 Regulator with Low Pressure Hose and Quick Disconnect
Figure 14: Unit #1 Low Pressure Hose Quick Disconnect
Figure 15: Unit #1 Low Pressure Hose from Quick Disconnect Through the Shoulder Strap and
Backframe to High Pressure Reducer
Figure 16: Unit #1 Pressure Reducer with Cylinder Connector
Figure 17: Unit #1 Pressure Reducer with Hose Connections and Cylinder Quick Disconnect
Figure 18: Unit #1 Cylinder Quick Disconnect
Figure 19: Unit #1 Remote Gauge and PASS Console
Figure 20: Unit #1 Remote Gauge and PASS Console Rubber Cover
Figure 21: Unit #1 Remote Gauge and PASS Console with Control Wire
Figure 22: Unit #1 Remote Gauge and PASS Control Module with Battery
Figure 23: Unit #1 Backframe with Straps and Buckles and Labels
Figure 24: Unit #1 Backframe with Shoulder Straps and Buckles
Figure 25: Unit #1 Backframe NIOSH Label
Figure 26: Unit #1 Cylinder Strap and Clamp with PASS Noise Emitters
Figure 27: Unit #1 Lumbar Pad
Figure 28: Unit #1 Cylinder and Valve Assembly
Figure 29: Unit #1 Cylinder Label
Figure 30: Unit #1 Cylinder Valve with Gauge and Quick Disconnect
Figure 31: Unit #1 Cylinder Cap Scratches

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Unit #1 RIC Fitting and Boot
Figure 37: Unit #1 RIC Fitting
Figure 38: Unit #1 Facepiece Exhalation Valve Seat Area after Testing
Unit #1 Exhalation Valve and Spring
Unit #1 Exhalation Valve Spring and Bracket
Unit #1 Exhalation Valve
Unit #1 Exhalation Valve Outlet Side

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Figure 1 – DeKalb SCBA Unit #1 Packaging

Figure 2: DeKalb SCBA Unit #1 Inside Packaging

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Figure 3 – DeKalb SCBA Unit #1 as Received

Figure 4 – Unit #1 Facepiece

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Figure 5 – Unit #1 Facepiece Regulator Interface Area with Damage

Figure 6 – Unit #1 Facepiece Head Harness

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Figure 7 – Unit #1 Facepiece Inside View

Figure 8 – Unit #1 Facepiece View Through Lens

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Figure 9 – Unit #1 Facepiece Mounted Voice Communication Unit with Damage

Figure 10 – Unit #1 Mask Mounted 2nd Stage Regulator (LDV) and By Pass Knob

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Figure 11 – Unit #1 LDV P-Connector with O-ring and Showing Wear

Figure 12 – Unit #1 LDV Rubber Cover

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Figure 13 – Unit #1 Regulator with Low Pressure Hose and Quick Disconnect

Figure 14 – Unit #1 Low Pressure Hose Quick Disconnect

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Figure 15 – Unit #1 Low Pressure Hose from Quick Disconnect Through the Shoulder Strap and
Backframe to the High Pressure Reducer

Figure 16 – Unit #1 Pressure Reducer with Cylinder Connection

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Figure 17 – Unit #1 Pressure Reducer with Hose Connections and Cylinder Quick Disconnect

Figure 18 – Unit #1 Cylinder Quick Disconnect

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Figure 19 – Unit #1 Remote Gauge and PASS Console

Figure 20 - Unit #1 Remote Gauge and PASS Console Rubber Cover

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Figure 21 – Unit #1 Remote Gauge and PASS Console with Control Wire

Figure 22 – Unit #1 Remote Gauge and PASS Control Module with Battery

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Figure 23 - Unit #1 Backframe with Straps and Buckles and Labels

Figure 24 – Unit #1 Backframe with Shoulder Straps and Buckles

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Figure 25 – Unit #1 Backframe NIOSH Label

Figure 26 – Unit #1 Cylinder Strap and Clamp with PASS Noise Emitters

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Figure 27 – Unit #1 Lumbar Pad

Figure 28 – Unit #1 Cylinder and Valve Assembly

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Figure 29 – Unit #1 Cylinder Label

Figure 30 – Unit #1 Cylinder Valve with Gauge and Quick Disconnect

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Figure 31 – Unit #1 Cylinder Cap Scratches

Figure 32 – Unit #1 RIC Fitting and Boot

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Figure 33 – Unit #1 RIC Fitting

Figure 34 – Unit #1 Facepiece Exhalation Valve Seat Area after Testing

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Figure 35 – Unit #1 Exhalation Valve and Spring

Figure 36 – Unit #1 Exhalation Valve Spring and Bracket

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Figure 37 – Unit #1 Exhalation Valve

Figure 38 – Unit #1 Exhalation Valve Outlet Side

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