Containment fill station is to refill self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The fill station is be designed for a maximum working pressure of 6,000 PSIG. All equipment is be new and of current design and manufacture. Used or refurbished equipment is unacceptable. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The fill station is built and tested exceeding the current standards as established by NFPA 1901. The fill station is be designed for stationary applications. The fill station is constructed of formed plate steel and is be fully enclosed.
The front-loading, dual position containment fill station is totally enclosed the SCBA cylinder during the refilling process.
The fill station’s outer enclosure and door assemblies is constructed of formed thick steel plate. Venting will be provided in the bottom of the fill station to allow the rapidly expanding air from a ruptured cylinder to escape from the fill station. The fill station will be ergonomically designed for maximum operator convenience and safety for refilling a cylinder. The fill station door and cylinder holder assembly will tilt out towards the operator 45 degrees, providing unobstructed access to the cylinder holder to load and unload a cylinder. A handle and heavy-duty gas spring will be incorporated into the design of the fill station to assist the operator in opening and closing the fill station door. It will take no more than approximately eighteen pounds of effort to open or close the fill station door thereby eliminating operator fatigue.
The cylinder holder is consist of a thick walled polymer tube which will surround and cradle the SCBA cylinder during the filling process. This type design is eliminate the need for SCBA cylinder scuff protection and will allow for concussive flexure in the event of a ruptured cylinder thus maximizing operator protection. Designs that do not cradle the cylinder or allow unsupported pressurized cylinders to hang outside the fill enclosure is be deemed unacceptable as they expose the operator to greater risk of accidental mishandling of a pressurized cylinder during the disconnection process.
For complete operator protection, the fill station will include a safety interlock system that will prevent refilling the SCBA cylinder unless the fill station door is closed and secured in the locked position. The automatic interlock will require no actuation of secondary latching mechanism on the outside of the fill station.
A fill hose is be located within the fill station. The hose is be equipped with a bleed valve and SCBA fill adapter of choice. A Fill hose retainer is be provided to anchor the fill hoses when not in use.
Control Panel
The fill control panel is be installed on the front of the fill station. The control panel is be factory piped and designed to fill an SCBA cylinder.
- The control panel is include the following standard features:
- Inlet pressure gauge
- Adjustable pressure regulator
- Regulated pressure gauge
- Either One (1) OR Two (2) OR Three (3) fill control valves as per model for 300bar
- Either One (1) OR Two (2) OR Three (3) fill pressure gauges as per model for 300bar
- One (1) relief valve for regulated fill pressure
All piping and tubing is be properly supported and protected to prevent damage from vibration during shipment, operation or maintenance. Piping and tubing is be installed in a neat and orderly arrangement, adapting to the contours of the station. All instrument tubing is be 300 series stainless steel.
All control panel mounted pressure gauges is be 2 ½” diameter and be liquid filled. All panel-mounted components is be labeled with a nameplate.
