Amerex 05612 - Manual (Page 3)

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PREPARING YOUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE
1. Examine the extinguisher for evidence of shipping damage. Notify the delivering carrier
immediately if any damage is discovered.
2. Remove all wrappings, straps and pallet retaining bolts.
3. Check to insure that the hose connection to the operating valve and shut-off nozzle to the
hose are tight.
4. Check to insure that the shut-off nozzle is in the closed position. The ring (safety) pin
should be installed in the operating valve and the lockwire (tamper) seal intact.
5. This extinguisher is shipped from the factory fully charged. Visually inspect the pressure
gauge – the pressure should be in the green zone (240 psi ± approx. 10 psi range). The
most accurate method to determine if the extinguisher is filled with the proper amount of
chemical is to weigh the unit. The gross weight is indicated on the nameplate (label).
NOTE:
Slight pressure variances in the gauge reading may be found if
the extinguisher has been subjected to extremes of heat or cold.
High temperatures can cause high gauge readings and low
temperatures, low readings. When in doubt, condition the
extinguisher to 70ºF (21ºC) for several hours to obtain more
accurate pressure gauge readings.
6. Record the date the unit is being placed into service on the inspection tag and attach it to
the extinguisher.
INSTALLATION
Do not place this extinguisher close to a potential fire hazard. Amerex recommends location no
less than a 50 foot distance from the hazard while leaving an unobstructed access. Avoid
placing it in an extremely hot or cold place. The operational temperature range for this
extinguisher is -40ºF to +120ºF (-40ºC to +49ºC). The extinguisher should be adequately
protected if temperatures outside of this range are anticipated. Keep the extinguisher clean
and free from dirt, ice, chemicals and any contaminants which may interfere with its proper
operation. Do not functionally test this fire extinguisher. (Testing or any use may cause the
extinguisher to gradually lose pressure and become ineffective.)
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.