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CONFIRM EXCEPTION 10) Emergency Breathing Support System `Buddy Breathing" The Optional Dual Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS) shall be approved to NIOSH 42CFR, Part 84 and NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition. The Dual EBSS shall have one of each of the following requirements; (1) a manifold with one of each of a female socket and male plug, both of which have check valves, (2) 40" minimum low- pressure hose, (3) a pouch for storing the hose, and (4) a dust cap for the female socket and male plug. The Dual EBSS system shall be on the wearer's left side and shall be capable of allowing for six feet of hose between like systems. The manifold shall be made of aluminum and be anodized black. The female socket and male plug shall have spacing, no less than 15° off - center. The female socket shall have a double action to disengage, noted as a "push - in/pull back ". The female socket shall have an internal check valve. The male plug shall have an external check valve. The hose shall be made of high temperature rubber capable of sustaining a maximum 250 psig of pressure. The containment system shall include a pouch and shall be made of para - aramid materials and shall be capable of storing 36" of hose. The pouch shall be attached to the SCBA by pull- the -dot fasteners. CONFIRM EXCEPTION 11) Electronic Voice Amplifier The respirator shall have an optional facepiece- mounted voice amplification device to electronically project the user's voice. The voice amplification device shall be mounted to the facepiece by means of a bracket that is secured around the voice emitter of the facepiece. The device shall contain a bayonet -style mounting fixture that enables the user to insert the voice amplifier into the bracket and secure it with a quarter -turn counter - clockwise when it shall lock into place. The device shall contain a thumb latch to permit removal when it is pressed and the device is rotated a quarter -turn clockwise. The thumb latch shall contain a captive screw that enables the user to prevent removal. The device shall weigh no more than 7 ounces 225 (grams) and its size shall not exceed the following dimensions: Length: 3.50 inches; (8.89 cm); width: 2.0 inches (5.08 cm); depth (extension from voice emitter): 1.75 inches (4.44 cm). The device shall be able to be upgraded to a voice amplifier, radio interface, and stand alone radio communication system that all reside in a single housing with a single power source. The device shall contain a momentary on/off switch with a tactile indication and audible click when depressed. The switch shall be covered with a sheath made of a silicone material. The device shall contain an LED which illuminates green when the device is activated and flashes once per second when a low battery condition (approximately 10% of battery life remaining) is present. The device shall provide audible tones to indicate that the system has been energize, de- energized and to provide a low battery indication. The device shall be powered by three AAA alkaline batteries, which shall provide no less than 50 hours of continuous operation with fully - charged batteries. The batteries shall be contained in a gasketed compartment secured in place by means of a fastener. The door of the battery compartment shall be user - replaceable. 7