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AVERTISSEUR BASSE PRESSION [3 records]

Record 1 2012-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Fire Safety
DEF

A bell, whistle, or other audible alarm that warns the wearer when the SCBA [self-contained breathing apparatus] air supply is low and needs replacement, usually 25 percent of full container pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Sécurité incendie
DEF

Cloche, sifflet ou autre alarme sonore qui avertit l'utilisateur d'un APRIA [appareil de protection respiratoire isolant autonome] que sa réserve d'air est basse et qu'elle doit être renouvelée, habituellement lorsque la pression d'air dans l'appareil correspond à 25 % de la pression totale.

OBS

avertisseur de basse pression : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
OBS

Signals driver if reservoir pressure is below safe limits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
OBS

frein à air comprimé.

Spanish

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Record 3 1985-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Dashboards and Instrumentation (Motor Vehicles)
  • Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
CONT

... a tire pressure warning device in the steering wheel pad sounds an alarm when air pressure goes down to a certain preset level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Tableau et instruments de bord (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes

Spanish

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