This specification covers the High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor (HPBAC) used by Navy personnel as part of the shipboard breathing air system to refill breathing air cylinders used with the open-circuit self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This equipment will be used on Navy ships and at Navy Training Centers for rapid charge of breathing air cylinders. Intended Use: The compressors covered by this specification are intended for compressing air to recharge breathing air cylinders used in shipboard fire fighting applications. They are not for potable water use.

This specification covers the High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor (HPBAC) used by Navy personnel as part of the shipboard breathing air system to refill breathing air cylinders used with the open-circuit self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). This equipment will be used on Navy ships and at Navy Training Centers for rapid charge of breathing air cylinders. Intended Use: The compressors covered by this specification are intended for compressing air to recharge breathing air cylinders used in shipboard fire fighting applications. They are not for potable water use.