Amerex 05608 - Manual (Page 5)

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INSPECTING THE EXTINGUISHER
PERIODIC INSPECTION PROCEDURES
(Monthly or more often if circumstances dictate)
[NFPA-10] Periodic inspection of fire extinguishers shall include a check of at least the following items:
1. Location in designated place.
2. No obstruction to access or visibility.
3. Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position.
4. Operating instructions on nameplate and facing outward.
5. Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing.
6. Examination for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle.
7. Determine fullness by weighing.
8. Wheels rotate freely.
MAINTENANCE
[NFPA-10] 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 or internal
maintenance is required.
MAINTENANCE
– SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE BEST ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE
EXTINGUISHER IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND ON A LEVEL SURFACE.
1. Clean extinguisher to remove dirt, grease or foreign material. Check to make sure that the
instruction nameplate is securely fastened and legible. Inspect the cylinders for corrosion,
abrasion, dents or weld damage. If any damage is found, hydrostatically test to factory test
pressure 500 psi (3448 kPa), using the proof pressure method, in accordance with instructions
in C-6 and NFPA 10. See proper method of depressurizing and reclaiming chemical in
Recharge procedures.
NOTE: WHEN CLEANING, AVOID USE OF SOLVENTS AROUND THE
PRESSURE GAUGE. THEY COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE
PLASTIC GAUGE FACE.
2. Inspect the extinguisher for damaged, missing or substitute parts. Only factory replacement
parts are approved for use on Amerex fire extinguishers.
This extinguisher should be inspected at regular intervals (monthly or more often if
circumstances dictate) to insure that it is ready for use. 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.