Amerex 00914 - Manual

INTRODUCTION
MONTHLY
INSPECTION RECORD
FASTEN TO EXTINGUISHER
BEFORE INSTALLATION
DO NOT REMOVE
FOLLOW THE INSPECTION
INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNER’S MANUAL
AND ON THE EXTINGUISHER
Date Inspected By Condition
HAVE YOUR EXTINGUISHER
PROFESSIONALLY MAINTAINED
AND RECHARGED
RECHARGE AFTER ANY USE
Anyone who might be expected to use this
fire extinguisher should study and under-
stand the information in this manual. Please
read it completely and keep it accessible so
that it may be reviewed on a periodic basis.
OSHA requires training of personnel who might
be expected to use an extinguisher in the case
of an emergency. Familiarity with this manual
and the instruction nameplate on the
extinguisher will contribute to successful use of
the extinguisher. You should know just what it
CAN and CANNOT do, where it is located, how
to use it and how to maintain it. Proper and
effective use of any fire extinguisher begins
with an understanding of the classes of fire.
Extinguishers are tested and rated for certain
classes and sizes of fires. Some are rated for
single classifications, some for multiple
classifications and others constitute a hazard if
used on certain types of fires.
TYPES AND CLASSES OF FIRES
Water, Water Mist and
AFFF and FFFP Foam Extinguishers
The above referred to models are shipped
EMPTY – they must be filled and pressurized
before being placed into service.
Model 240 – To protect your investment, charge using
the Amerex Model 507 Corrosion Inhibitor if your
water contains more than 40 P.P.M. of chlorides.
Model 240, 250, 252, 254 – Never use involving live
electrical equipment. The nameplate on the
extinguishers have the international red slash across
the Class C symbol designating the hazard of using
them where electricity is involved.
Model B270, B272 – Water Mist Extinguishers must
be charged using deionized water to avoid
contaminates. These extinguishers are UL Listed for
Class A and Class C fires.
Never use Water Mist, Water, AFFF or FFFP Foam
extinguishers for fires in cooking media. The
water in all could flash to steam due to the extremely
high temperatures and cause serious burns.
Only the Model 252 FFFP Foam may be used for
fires involving water based flammable liquids
such as alcohols or ketones.
DO NOT SUBJECT ANY OF THE
EXTINGUISHERS IN THIS GROUP TO
CONDITIONS WHERE THEY MIGHT
FREEZE.
NOTE: Only the Model 240 2½ gallon water
extinguisher may be chemically freeze p r o t e c t e d to
-40º F with the addition of an Amerex Model 506
charge. The 506 is not designed to protect Water
Mist, Wet Chemical, AFFF or FFFP Foam
extinguishers.
DRY CHEMICAL, DRY POWDER
(CLASS D), HALOTRON I, HALON 1211,
WET CHEMICAL (CLASS K) AND
CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHERS
These extinguishers are shipped factory
charged. Do not test your extinguisher since
even a small amount of discharge could cause
it to lose pressure making it less effective or
useless in case of a fire.
Dry chemicals are non-poisonous but either
the acidic based (ABC) or alkaline based
(Regular or Purple K) chemicals could be an
irritant if inhaled. If any physical discomfort
is experienced, contact a physician
immediately.
Dry chemical is not recommended for fires
in delicate electrical equipment or aircraft.
Use of this agent may extinguish the fire but
may damage the equipment beyond repair.
Neither Halotron I nor Halon 1211 should be
used in confined areas smaller than
indicated on the extinguisher nameplate,
food preparation areas or in the presence of
people with cardiac problems. If problems
occur, quickly remove the person from the
area where the gas is present, apply
artificial respiration and transport to a
physician.
Never use ABC dry chemical, Halon 1211 or
Halotron I fire extinguishers on fires
involving chlorine containing oxidizers
(example: pool chemicals). A violent
explosive reaction could occur with the
mixture of chemicals.
Wet Chemical (Class K) Extinguishers are
approved for use for fires involving cooking
media. Do not subject these extinguishers
to conditions where they might freeze
Carbon Dioxide is discharged as a gas (with
small particles of snow) at extremely low
temperatures and will displace oxygen.
Care should be exercised in confined areas.
If problems occur, quickly remove the
person from the area where the gas is
present, apply artificial respiration and
transport to a physician. Avoid skin contact
which could cause cold burns.
NOTE: As required by OSHA, Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) are available for all chemicals
contained in these fire extinguishers. Contact
your Amerex distributor or Amerex Corporation.
In addition, the MSDS information is contained in a
special section of all extinguisher labels. All
MSDS are available on the Amerex website at
www.amerex-fire.com.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO
REMEMBER!
NEVER DISCHARGE A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER INTO ANYONE’S
FACE
NEVER THROW AN EXTINGUISHER
INTO THE FIRE OR LEAVE IT
UNATTENDED IF THE FIRE
IS NOT OUT
( Pressure build-up could cause an
explosion from even a partially full
extinguisher)
KEEP FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AWAY
FROM CHILDREN
CLASSES
OF FIRES TYPES OF
FIRES
PICTURE
SYMBOL
A Wood, paper,
cloth, trash and
other ordinary
materials
B Gasoline, oil,
paint and other
flammable
liquids
C May be used on
fires involving
live electrical
equipment
without danger
to the operator
D
Combustible
metals and
combustible
metal alloys.
K
Cooking media
(Vegetable or
animal oils and
fats)
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BOAT OWNERS
If the extinguisher is to be mounted in your boat, make
sure that the proper mounting bracket is used. The
nameplate (in the area of the UL manifest) says if it is
Coast Guard approved and the mounting bracket
which MUST be used to complete the approval. You
will be cited by the Coast Guard if the correct type of
extinguisher and bracket has not been installed.