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EXITEmergency Egress

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ENABLING OBJECTIVES

• DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE, FUNCTION, COMPONENT PARTS, OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EEBD

• DESCRIBE THE ALLOWANCE & STOWAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR EEBD’S ABOARD SHIP

• DESCRIBE THE ALLOWANCE & STOWAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEEDS ABOARD SHIP

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• DESCRIBE the purpose, function, component parts, operating characteristics, safety precautions & maintenance requirements for the Supplementary Emergency Egress Device (SEED)

• DESCRIBE the purpose & requirements for use of Photoluminescent Paint aboard ship

ENABLING OBJECTIVES

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TEN COMMANDMENTS OF DAMAGE CONTROL

KEEP YOUR SHIP WATERTIGHT DO NOT VIOLATE MAT’L CONDITION HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR SHIP’S ABILITY TO

WITHSTAND SEVERE DAMAGE

KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND -- EVEN IN THE DARK!

KNOW HOW TO USE & MAINTAIN DAMAGE CONTROL EQUIPMENT

REPORT DAMAGE TO THE NEAREST DCRS KEEP PERSONAL ARTICLES PROPERLY SECURED

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PRACTICE PERSONAL DAMAGE CONTROL. PROTECT YOURSELF SO YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR SHIP!

TAKE EVERY POSSIBLE STEP TO SAVE THE SHIP AS LONG AS A BIT OF HOPE REMAINS.

KEEP COOL; DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP!

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF DAMAGE CONTROL

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EMERGENCY EGRESS

• Personnel must perform Emergency Egress within 96 hours after arriving onboard and every 6 months thereafter

• Document on PQS Boards

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PHOTOLUMINESCENT PAINT

• Primary purpose:– Provide rapid Emergency Egress

information– Identify locations of selected DC systems

& Equipment

• Use paint or preformed signs

• 3-M Corporation sole provider for signs

• Ref: NSTM 079 Vol 2 pgs 18 - 23

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Emergency Escape Breathing Device

(EEBD)

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EEBD Description

Self-contained Breathing Device

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EEBD DescriptionSelf-contained Breathing Device

Non-rechargeable, Non-repairable

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EEBD DescriptionSelf-contained Breathing Device

Non-rechargeable, Non-repairable

Provides 15 minutes of Oxygen

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EEBD DescriptionSelf-contained Breathing Device

Non-rechargeable, Non-repairable

Provides 15 minutes of Oxygen

Provides flash and eye protection

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EEBD DescriptionSelf-contained Breathing Device

Non-rechargeable, Non-repairable

Provides 15 minutes of Oxygen

Provides some flash and eye protection

Weighs 5 pounds

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EEBD DescriptionSelf-contained Breathing Device

Non-rechargeable, Non-repairable

Provides 15 minutes of Oxygen

Provides some flash and eye protection

Weighs 5 pounds

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ComponentsHood

Nomex Shell

Clear Viewing Window

Elastic Neck Seal

Support Harness

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Nomex Shell

Provides flash protection

Similar material to shell of the FFE

Includes no thermal barrier

Components

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Clear Viewing WindowPermits vision

flame resistantNOT

Components

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Elastic Neck Seal

One size fits all

No clothing or hair

Components

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Support Harness

Automatically adjusts to fit

Supports life support pack

Components

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Life Support Pack

Oxygen Generator

Carbon Dioxide Scrubber

Relief Valve

Components

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Oxygen Generator

Breakdown of Sodium Candle

By-products are salt and heat

Operates for 15 minutes

Components

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Carbon Dioxide Scrubber

Reacts with Lithium Hydroxide

By-products: ?

Operates until reactant is exhausted

Components

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DONNING PROCEDURES

• OPEN CASE & REMOVE DEVICE

• OPEN VACUUM BAG

• PULL OUT ACTIVATING RING

• LISTEN FOR “HISSING” SOUND

• GRASP HOOD WITH THUMBS IN ELASTIC NECK BAND AND STRETCH OPEN

• PULL HOOD DOWN ON FOREHEAD

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Stay away from flames for a minimum 15 Minutes (recommended) due to O2

• Avoid neck seal leakage

• Unit is hot to touch

• Use for egress only not firefighting

• When activated, ensure no flames are present

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AFLOAT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR MAY 1997

• Area of discrepancy:• Use, care, and

maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment

• “EEBD donning & operation knowledge is low”

• “Photoluminescent paint markings were missing or worn”

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Allowances

Ship's Complement

Embarked Personnel

150%

100%

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Stowage

Berthing Compartments 100%

(One EEBD for each sleeping surface)

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Stowage

Main Engineering Spaces

200% of maximum manning

(Two EEBD's per each GQ watchstander)

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Shelf Life

United States Navy 16 Years

Manufacture date stamped on Humidity Indicator Card

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Required Modification to humidity card

10 - 84

60

10 - 84

60

or

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Required Modification to humidity card

10 - 84

60

Marks must be visible through inspection window

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Stowage Bag Tear Strip

Required Modification to Vacuum Bag

4 1/2"

1"

TEAR NOTCH

TEAR NOTCH

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Supplemental Emergency

Egress Device

(SEED)

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SEED Overview

NOT a replacement of the EEBD

Used only in Engineering Spaces

Provides 30 breaths of air (1-3 MIN.)

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SINGLE STAGE REGULATOR ALWAYS PRESSURIZED

SEED OUTFITTING = TO NUMBER OF PERSONNEL IN PROPULSION DIVISION

READ PRESSURE ON PRESSURE GAGE - GREEN or RED

STORED IN LOCKED CABINET

SEED Overview

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IMPROVED SEED HOLSTER

• Covered holsters

• Includes protective flap– Protects regulator

– Allows viewing of pressure indicator

– Secured with hook & pile fastener

– Allows more rapid removal

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Emergency Egress

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KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND -- EVEN IN THE DARK!

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