Amerex 05605 - Manual (Page 5)

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INSPECTING THE EXTINGUISHER
PERIODIC INSPECTION PROCEDURES (Monthly or more often if circumstances dictate) A “quick
check” should be made of the extinguisher for the following:
1. Located in designated place.
2. No obstructions to access or visibility.
3. Operating instructions on nameplate and facing outward.
4. Seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing.
5. Determine fullness by weighing (full weight is noted on the nameplate [label]).
6. Examine for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle.
7. Pressure gauge (nitrogen cylinder) reading in operable area.
8. Condition of tires & wheels, carriage, hose and nozzle.
MAINTENANCE
At least once a year or more frequently if circumstances require, maintenance should be performed.
Maintenance is a "thorough check" of the extinguisher. It is intended to give maximum assurance that
a fire extinguisher will operate effectively and safely. It includes a thorough examination for physical
damage or condition to prevent its operation and any necessary repair or replacement. It will normally
reveal if hydrostatic testing.
NOTE: NFPA-10 spells out wheeled extinguisher maintenance procedures. NFPA requires that
regulators on wheeled extinguishers be checked annually to meet manufacturer’s “dead set”
and “minimum flow” recommendations. This information is provided in a special section on
page 6 (R-a thru R-d) for Amerex Regulated Wheeled Models 467, 468, 469, 470, 471 & 472
and Regulated Stationary Models 484, 485 and 486.
NOTE: The Getz Manufacturing Universal Wheeled Extinguisher Service Kit is available so that NFPA-
10 required maintenance functions can be performed.
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.
NFPA 10 - This extinguisher should be inspected at regular intervals (monthly or more often if
circumstances dictate) to insure that it is ready for use. (NFPA 10) Inspection is a "quick check" that a
fire extinguisher is available and is in operating condition. It is intended to give reasonable assurance
that the fire extinguisher is fully charged. This is done by verifying that it is in its designated place, that
it has not been actuated or tampered with, and that there is no obvious physical damage or condition to
prevent its operation.