ML19207C117

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Forwards IE Circular 79-15, Bursting of High Pressure Hose & Malfunction of Relief Valve & O-Ring in Certain Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. No Action Required
ML19207C117
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Site: Trojan File:Portland General Electric icon.png
Issue date: 08/08/1979
From: Engelken R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION V)
To: Goodwin C
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
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NUDOCS 7909060458
Download: ML19207C117 (1)


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Assistant Vice President Gentiemen:

TN enclosed Circular 79-15 is forwarded to you for information.

If there are any questions related to your understanding of the suggested t.ctions, please notify NIOSH at the telephone number listed in the enclosure to the Circular.

Sincerely, Jh Mtv t R. H. engelken Director

Enclosures:

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IE Circular No. 79-15 2.

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20555 August 8, 1979 IE Circular No. 79-15 BURSTING OF HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND MALFUNCTION OF RELIEF VALVE AND "0"-RING IN CERTAIN SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Description of Circumstances:

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has been informed by mailgram (copy enclosed) frca the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of occurrences of bursting of the high-pressure hose assembly, and malfunction of the relief valve and of the "0"-Ring in the main li~e assembly of the SurvivAir Mark I self-contained bredthing apparatus.

nny one of chese failures would result in i'

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Licensees who use the SurvivAir Mark I SCBA should:

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Discontinue use of the apparatus until the units have been inspected by the manufacturer and all necessary repairs or replacements have been made.

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Contact the manufacturer or supplier of the equipment for instructions on arranging for inspection and repair.

No written response to this circular is required.

If you require additional information regarding this subject, please contact the office specified in the enclosed mailgram.

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