22-12 Change AU.S. Navy Diving Manual—Volume 522-5OPERATION22-5.1Predive Checklist. To ensure each item is operational and ready for use, performthe equipment checks listed in the Recompression Chamber Predive Checklist,Figure 22-11a.22-5.2Safety Precautions.Do not use oil on any oxygen fitting, air fitting, or piece of equipment.Do not allow oxygen supply tanks to be depleted below 100 psig.Ensure dogs are in good operating condition and seals are tight.Do not leave doors dogged (if applicable) after pressurization.Do not allow open flames, smoking materials, or any flammables to be carriedinto the chamber.Table 22-2. Recompression Chamber Air Supply Requirements.Recompression Chamber ConfigurationPrimary Air RequirementSecondary Air RequirementCATEGORY A:No BIBS overboard dumpNo CO2scrubberNo air BIBSNo O2and CO2monitorSufficient air to press the IL once and the OL twice to 165 fsw and vent during one TT6A for one tender and two patients with maximum extensions.Sufficient air to press the IL and OL once to 165 fsw and vent for one hour at 70.4 scfm.CATEGORY B:BIBS overboard dumpNo CO2scrubberNo air BIBSO2and CO2monitorsSufficient air to press the IL once and the OL twice to 165 fsw and vent for CO2during one TT6A for one tender and two patients with maximum extensions.Sufficient air to press the IL and OL once to 165 fsw and vent for one hour at 70.4 scfmCATEGORY C:BIBS overboard dumpCO2scrubberNo air BIBSO2and CO2monitorsSufficient air to press the IL once and the OL twice to 165 fsw.'Sufficient air to press the IL and OL once to 165 fsw and vent for one hour at 70.4 scfmCATEGORY D: BIBS overboard dumpCO2scrubberAir BIBSO2and CO2monitorSufficient air to press the IL once and the OL twice to 165 fsw.(For TRCS, sufficient air to power CO2scrubbers must be included) Sufficient air to press the IL and OL once to 165 fsw and enough air for one tender and two patients (when not on O2) to breathe air BIBS during one TT6A with maximum extensions.CATEGORY E: BIBS overboard dumpCO2scrubberO2and CO2monitorSpare CO2scrubberSecondary power supplyNITROX BIBSNo Air BIBSSufficient air to press the IL once and the OL twice to 165 fsw. Sufficient air to press the IL and OL once to 165 fsw and enough air/ NITROX for one tender and two patients (when not on O2) to breathe air/NITROX BIBS during one TT6A with maximum extensions.Notes:1) Additional air source per PSOB will be requied for TT4, 7 or 8.2) For chambers used to conduct Sur “D” sufficient air is required to conduct a TT6A in addition to any planned Sur “D”
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