After putting on a self-contained breathing apparatus, you open the air supply and hear a continuous ringing of a bell. What does this mean?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — The air bottle needs to be refilled.
A continuous low-pressure warning bell on an SCBA indicates that the air cylinder pressure has dropped below the manufacturer's specified minimum operating threshold, signaling depletion.
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