Amerex 08220 - Manual (Page 4)

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IN CASE OF FIRE
1. HAVE EVERYONE EVACUATE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY!
2.
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EVEN IF THE FIRE APPEARS
TO BE SMALL! THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NUMBER SHOULD
BE POSTED AT EACH TELEPHONE.
3.
USE YOUR EXTINGUISHER PROPERLY AND ONLY ON THE
TYPE OF FIRES LISTED ON THE NAMEPLATE (LABEL)!
4.
TRAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD FIGHT LARGE FIRES!
5.
BE PREPARED TO LEAVE THE AREA IF THE FIRE CANNOT
BE IMMEDIATELY CONTROLLED!
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Persons expected to use this extinguisher should be trained in its operation and in the
proper fire fighting technique. "Hands-on" training will prepare personnel with the feel for this stored pressure
extinguisher so that the most effective application can be utilized in an emergency situation. The basic operating
instructions are contained in the pictogram portion of every extinguisher nameplate (label). The following
elaborates on these instructions:
Model 570 Model B570
Discharge Time (approximate) 30 seconds 24 seconds
Effective ranges:
3-6 feet (with applicator) 1 – 2 m 1 – 2 m
8-10 feet (with nozzle) 2.5 – 3 m 2.5 – 3 m
RECHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANY USE
1. Hold the extinguisher upright. Twist and pull the ring pin snapping the plastic
seal.
2. Extend the bell shaped nozzle over the fire.
3. Keep the extinguisher upright. Squeeze the lever to discharge the
extinguisher. Cover all burning metal with dry powder until the fire is
extinguished.
NOTE: If greater range is required, disconnect the wand assembly at the
quick connect and use the hose to lob the chemical onto the fire. Be
careful not to spread the fire surface when using this technique.
4. Reapply powder to visible hot spots.
5. To avoid re-ignition allow metal to cool before cleanup.
6. Evacuate and ventilate the area immediately after use. The fumes and
smoke from any fire may be hazardous and can be deadly.