SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus)
critical
IMO Required
SCBA for fire-fighting and rescue per SOLAS II-2/10.10.
8760h
Service Interval
Typical Manufacturers
Dräger
MSA
Interspiro
Known Models (3)
Dräger Dräger PSS 5000 SCBA
6.8 L / 300 bar cylinder, 30 min rated
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
- • Face mask seal deterioration
- • Demand valve diaphragm failure
- • Cylinder valve O-ring leak
Service: Annual service per EN 137. Cylinder hydrostatic test every 5 years. Face mask fit test for each user.
Spares: Dräger: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Interspiro Interspiro Spiromatic S8 SCBA
6.9 L / 300 bar, 30 min rated
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
- • Positive pressure regulator drift
- • Quick-connect coupling leak
- • HUD (heads-up display) battery failure
Service: HUD battery replacement annually. Full service per Interspiro maintenance manual.
Spares: Interspiro: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
MSA MSA AirMaXX SCBA
6.8 L / 300 bar, 30 min rated
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
- • Lung demand valve free-flow
- • Harness buckle breakage
- • Low-pressure alarm whistle blockage
Service: Function test before each use. Annual overhaul per MSA service schedule. Cylinder test per national regulations.
Spares: MSA: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.