Amerex 05603 - Manual (Page 5)

12. Reinstall horn and discharge tube (2 1/2 & 5 lb) or hose and horn assembly (10, 15 & 20 lb) to discharge valve.
Check horn strap and clip (10, 15 & 20 lb) for damage and proper positioning. Replace, tighten or realign as
necessary.
13. Install new tamper seal and record service data on the extinguisher inspection tag.
14. Replace the extinguisher on the wall hanger or in the vehicle bracket making sure that it fits the bracket properly
and the bracket is securely attached – replace the bracket if necessary.
RECHARGE
WARNING: Before attempting to disassemble, be sure the extinguisher is
completely
empty/depressurized.
Use only an approved source of carbon dioxide (see minimum
specifications in NFPA 10 "Inspection, Maintenance & Recharging".
Do not use dry ice convertors.
Use an approved pump, hose and recharge adapter to insure safe
and efficient charge operations.
RECHARGING PROCEDURE
1. Perform steps 1 through 11 of the "Maintenance-Service Procedure" section.
2. Discharge all remaining pressure and contents, making sure that there is no remaining pressure. Retighten valve
assembly. A proper valve installation occurs when the minimum tightness is used to make a leak-tight, valve-to-
cylinder seal. Do not over-tighten valves! (100 ft. lbs. [135.58 Nm] maximum torque). Over-tightening can
damage both valves and cylinders and may lead to unsafe situations that can cause property damage, injury and/
or loss of life.
3. Check the extinguisher nameplate (label) for the proper amount of CO2 to be pumped into the extinguisher.
4. Install the proper Amerex recharge adapter. Adapter must fit over diffuser tip on 2 1/2, 5 lb Discharge Tube and
elbow on 10, 15 & 20 lb without blocking diffuser holes. Do not remove 2 1/2, 5 lb. discharge tube or 10, 15, 20
lb. elbow.
5. Place extinguisher on an accurate scale and attach carbon dioxide supply line to the recharge adapter.
6. Attach a device such as a "Pony Spring Clamp" to hold the extinguisher valve lever in the squeezed position or
open position. Pump the proper amount of CO2 into the extinguisher. When the proper weight is reached, re-
lease the clamp, shut off the CO2 pump and vent the supply line.
7. Remove the CO2 supply line and recharge adapter from the extinguisher valve.
8. Check the collar and valve for leaks using a leak detection fluid or a solution of soapy water. Remove leak detec-
tion fluid from the valve assembly and wipe exterior of the extinguisher to dry.
9. Install ring pin with ring facing the front of the extinguisher.
10. Install tamper seal. Record recharge date and attach new recharge tag.
11. Install the horn or hose and horn assembly to the extinguisher valve.