Amerex 08220 - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
The Amerex Model 570/B570 30 lb. (13.6 KG) Stored Pressure Class D fire extinguisher contains
Sodium Chloride dry powder which has been tested and approved by Factory Mutual Systems (FM) for
use on the combustible metals listed in the table below. The heavy duty cylinder, valve assembly and
hose/extension wand has been designed with innovative and dependable fire fighting capabilities as
well as long life and ease of service. The unique soft flow extension applicator allows a continuous,
even distribution of the dry powder agent while the operator stands a safe distance from the burning
material. Easy to read instruction labels provide a quick and convenient guide to proper uses. This
manual should be used as a guide for installing, operating and servicing this extinguisher. The best
place to have your extinguisher serviced and recharged is your authorized Amerex distributor who has
the professional experience and equipment to do it properly.
The model 570/B570 extinguishers have been manufactured and tested in accordance with the
applicable standards of Factory Mutual to ANSI/UL 711 and ANSI/UL 299. It also complies with
industry standards as presented in the National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 10 "Standard
for Portable Fire Extinguishers."
USE MODEL 570/B570 EXTINGUISHER ON CLASS D BURNING METALS ONLY
Extinguishing Capacity of Model 570/B570 Approximate Hazard Size
HAZARD AREA QUANTITY
(ft²) (m²) (lbs) (kg)
Magnesium Chips 4 .37 6 2.72
Sodium Spill 5 .46 5 2.26
(depth over ½ inch [1.3 cm]) 3 .27 6 2.72
Potassium Spill 5 .46 5 2.26
(depth over ½ inch [1.3 cm]) 3 .27 6 2.72
Sodium Potassium Alloy Spill 3 .27 2 .90
AMEREX CORPORATION DOES NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN OR RECHARGE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS. THIS MANUAL IS PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND
RECHARGE OF AMEREX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ONLY. NO INSTRUCTION
MANUAL CAN ANTICIPATE ALL POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS THAT MAY BE
ENCOUNTERED IN THE SERVICE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. DUE TO THE
POSSIBILITY THAT PRIOR SERVICE PERFORMED ON THIS EQUIPMENT MAY
HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY DONE, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES IN THIS MANUAL BE CAREFULLY
OBSERVED. FAILURE TO HEED THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY. AMEREX ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR SERVICE,
MAINTENANCE OR RECHARGE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS BY PUBLISHING THIS
MANUAL.