4-3 DIVER’S BREATHING GAS PURITY STANDARDS

DIVER’S BREATHING GAS PURITY STANDARDS

Diver’s Breathing Air

Diver’s air compressed from ANU or certified diving system sources shall meet the U.S. Military Diver’s Breathing Air Standards contained in Table 4-1.

Diver’s breathing air may be procured from commercial sources if a source of military diver’s air is not readily available. Diver’s air procured from commercial sources shall be certified in writing by the vendor as meeting the purity standards of FED SPEC BB-A-1034 Grade A Source I (pressurized container) or Source II (compressor) air. Specifications for this standard are outlined in Table 4-2.

TABLE4-1

TABLE4-1 U.S. Military Diver’s Compressed Air Breathing Purity Requirements for ANU Approved or Certified Sources.

TABLE4-2

TABLE4-2 Diver’s Compressed Air Breathing Requirements if from Commercial Source.