Amerex 05615 - Manual (Page 2)

Manual 05615 Rev. D Page 1
INTRODUCTION
Amerex Model 630 33 gal. Wheeled and Model 631 Stationary FFFP Foam fire extinguisher provides large
volume Class A and Class B firefighting capability. The Model 630 can be transported and operated by one
person and the Model 631 fits easily into a pick-up truck. The alcohol resistant Angus "ALCOSEAL" FFFP foam
charge makes it particularly effective on fires and spills involving hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, ketones and
gasohols. The "nitrogen cylinder operated" design features a unique stainless steel agent storage cylinder which
requires no interior coating to prevent corrosion. The agent cylinder is connected to a high pressure nitrogen
cylinder through quick opening "T" handle type valve. Field recharging is possible but 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.
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.
PREPARING YOUR NEW EXTINGUISHER
WARNING: THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY EMPTY.
AFTER INITIAL PREPARATIONS, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE RECHARGING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PLACING IT INTO SERVICE.
1. Remove all wrappings, straps and pallet retaining bolts.
2. Examine the extinguisher for shipping damage. Check to make sure that you have received the Model
534 2 gal. FFFP foam concentrate charge which is packaged with the extinguisher.
3. Fill the extinguisher by carefully following the Recharge instructions (Page 6).
4. Remove the nitrogen cylinder protective shipping cap. Save the cap as it must be installed whenever a
charged nitrogen cylinder is transported. Remove temporary (shipping) ring pin and install large ring pin.
5. Install new lockwire seal. Check the nitrogen cylinder pressure. The gauge should read approximately
2015 psig (13.9 mPa) at 70ºF (21ºC) ambient temperature. See the "Troubleshooting Guide" for
pressure-temperature allowances. The lockwire seal should be intact.
6. Remove (and save) the Safety Vent Plug installed on all "T" handle nitrogen valves. Connect the nitrogen
supply hose firmly to the nitrogen cylinder valve. Make sure that there are no kinks in this hose.
7. Disconnect the discharge hose assembly from the agent cylinder. Make sure that the hose and nozzle
are unobstructed and that the P/N 07411 Moisture Seal is undamaged and properly seated on the agent
cylinder discharge fitting. Reconnect the discharge hose to the agent cylinder and with the nozzle in the
closed (forward) position, place it on the storage rack. (See Page 8)
8. Record the date the unit is being placed into service on the inspection tag and attach it to the
extinguisher.
9. Remove the caution (not charged) tag.