Amerex 05608 - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
The Amerex Models 488 (ABC), 489 (Regular) & 490 (Purple K) Stored Pressure Wheeled and
Models 476 (ABC), 477 (Regular) & 478 (Purple K) Stored Pressure Stationary Dry Chemical
fire extinguishers are designed to provide larger volumes of dry chemical fire fighting agent
than hand portable types for industrial applications. The wheeled version can easily be
transported and operated by one person and in a stationary configuration and can be mounted
in a small space. The cage type carriage provides protection for the operating valve, cylinder
and hose assembly. Easy rolling 16 inch semi-pneumatic rubber tires assure minimum effort to
quickly transport them through narrow spaces to a fire scene.
Maximum protection from severe corrosive environment is afforded by the Amerex corrosion
resistant metal preparation and paint finish. The operating valve, handle, gauge guard, fill cap,
house couplings and ball type shutoff are brass, or brass chrome plated for years of trouble
free use. These models carry an Amerex warranty of six years
– see full wording of the
warranty below.
Field recharging is possible utilizing maintenance/recharge equipment available through your
Amerex Distributor. To provide optimum extinguisher reliability, recharging should be
performed by persons trained in fire extinguisher maintenance and servicing. This manual
should be used as a guide for installing, operating and servicing this extinguisher. The best
place to have your extinguisher serviced and recharged is your Authorized Amerex Distributor
who has the professional experience and equipment to do it properly.
SIX YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Amerex warrants its fire extinguishers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of six (6) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, any such defects
will be repaired or the defective extinguisher replaced if only factory replacement parts and
recommended service equipment have been used to service the extinguisher. This warranty
does not cover defects resulting from modification, alteration, misuse, exposure to unusually
corrosive conditions nor improper installation or maintenance. All implied warranties, including,
but not limited to, warranties of fitness for purpose and merchantability, are limited to the timer
periods as stated above. In no event shall Amerex Corp. be liable for incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Amerex Corp. neither assumes nor authorizes
any representative or other person to assume for it any obligation or liability other than
expressly set forth herein. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which may vary from state to state. To obtain performance of the obligation of this
warranty, write to Amerex Corp., P. O. Box 81, Trussville, AL 35173-0081 for instructions.
THIS MANUAL IS ATTACHED TO EVERY NEW EXTINGUISHER SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY. IT
CONTAINS VALUABLE INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE STUDIED BY EVERYONE WHO WILL USE OR
SERVICE THE EXTINGUISHER. THE MANUAL SHOULD BE STORED IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR
EASY REFERENCE.