Amerex 13259 - Manual (Page 4)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING: Determine the source of a leak before the extinguisher is depressurized. THE EXTINGUISHER MUST BE
COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO DEVALVE IT AND CORRECT ANY LEAKAGE
PROBLEM. To depressurize – hold the extinguisher in an inverted position and slowly squeeze the discharge handle. Some
liquid remaining in the downtube will be discharged so care should be taken in the area used for depressurization. Thoroughly
clean all valve parts after depressurization and valve removal.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Leak at collar o-ring
Remove valve assembly, clean collar (knurled) nut thoroughly
and install new o-ring. Lubricate the o-ring with Visilox V-
711.
2. Leak through valve
Install new valve stem assembly. Check valve seat for
scratches or foreign matter.
3.
Leak around gauge
threads Remove gauge* and reinstall using Teflon tape on the gauge
threads.
4. Defective gauge
Remove defective gauge* and install a new P/N 06479 gauge
using Teflon tape on the gauge threads.
5.
Restricted or intermittent
agent discharge stream
Check downtube strainer and discharge nozzle for dirt,
sediment or impediments. Clean or replace parts as
necessary.
6. Leak in the cylinder
Contact Amerex if under warranty, otherwise mark "Rejected"
and return to owner.
7. Broken footstand
Install new footstand (P/N 03109) using Dow Corning RTV-
732 silicon rubber adhesive (P/N 04488).
ITEM
NO.
PART
NO. DESCRIPTION
STD
PKG
1 14249 Valve Assembly 1
2 14380 Hanger Loop w/Screw (optional) 6
3
16043
16101 6L Hose Assembly
2 ½ Hose Assembly 1
1
4 00160 Ring Pin, Stainless Steel 24
4A 00532 Chain(Nylon) for Ring Pin 24
5 01387 Lock Wire Seal (Yellow) 500
6 07762 Lever & Rivet 1
6A 01563 Rivet only for Lever 24
7 09020 Handle & Rivets 1
7A 01564 Rivet only for Handle (2 required) 24
8 17420 100 psi Pressure Gauge (SS Tube) 6
9 05240 Collar O-ring 24
10 14878 Valve Stem Asy 6
11 05243 Valve Stem O-ring 24
12 00383 Spring 6
13 02595 Fill tube 1
14
16266
16267 Downtube/Retainer Assembly 6L
Downtube/Retainer Assembly 2½ Gal 1
1
14A 05690 O-ring – Downtube/Retainer 12
15 03109 Footstand (black) 1
16 14776 Strap & Clip Asy (Black Plastic) 3/8” 1
17 09492 Fill (Pressurizing) Adapter 1
18 03181 Hydrotest Adapter 1
¡ 01007 Wall Bracket 1
¡ 04488 Adhesive (3 oz. tube for Footstand) 1
¡ 06247 Visilox Lubricant (5 oz. Tube) 1
¡ 13503 Model 530-2 Wet Chemical charge 6L 2
¡ 13815 Model 660 Wet Chemical charge 2½ Gal 1
¡ 14669 Caution Placard English/Spanish 1
¡ 15874 Caution Placard English/French 1
NOTE: All Valve Assemblies include new Valve Body,
Pressure Gauge, Wing Nut Lever & Handle
¡ PARTS NOT PICTURED
PARTS LIST
For
6 Liter & 2 ½ Gal. WET CHEMICAL
Stored Pressure Stainless Steel Extinguishers (Brass Valve)
Models B260 & B262