Amerex 05619 - Manual (Page 2)

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INTRODUCTION
The Amerex Model 571/B571 30 lb. Stored Pressure Class D fire extinguisher contains a specially formulated
copper powder developed by and for the U. S. Navy specifically for combating LITHIUM and LITHIUM ALLOY
fires. The heavy duty cylinder, valve assembly and hose/extension wand have been designed with innovative and
dependable fire fighting capabilities as well as long life and ease of service. The unique soft flow extension
applicator allows a continuous, even distribution of the dry powder agent while the operator stands four to five feet
from the burning material. Easy to read instruction labels provide a quick and convenient guide to proper use. 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, servicing and operating these
Amerex extinguishers. The best place to have your extinguishers serviced and recharged is your "Authorized
Amerex Distributor" who has the professional experience and equipment to do it properly.
WARNINGS
USE THIS EXTINGUISHER ONLY ON CLASS D BURNING METALS. (At the date of this
printing, the Model 571/B571 has been laboratory tested and approved for molten LITHIUM
fires only.)
CLASS D FIRES NORMALLY GENERATE EXTREMELY HIGH HEAT. AMEREX RECOMMENDS
THE USE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
WHILE OPERATING THIS EXTINGUISHER.
TO AVOID REIGNITION AFTER A METAL FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED, DO NOT MOVE
THE REMAINS UNTIL THE METAL HAS COOLED.
NEVER USE WATER ON A COMBUSTIBLE METAL FIRE. CHEMICAL AND PRESSURIZING
GAS MUST BE MOISTURE FREE.
THIS EXTINGUISHER SHOULD BE PRESSURZIED WITH DRY ARGON ONLY.
PREPARING YOUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE
THIS MANUAL IS PACKAGED WITH EVERY NEW EXTINGUISHER SHIPPED FROM THE
FACTORY. IT CONTAINS VALUABLE INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE STUDIED BY EVERYONE
WHO WILL USE OR SERVICE THE EXTINGUISHER. THE MANUAL SHOULD BE STORED IN A
CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR EASY REFERENCE.
1. Remove the model 571/B571 and discharge hose assembly from the shipping carton.
Examine both for shipping damage.
2.
Connect the wand assembly to the extinguisher hose male connector by retracting the locking sleeve
on the wand female swivel coupling. Push the female coupling firmly onto the male swivel adapter
and release the locking sleeve. Tug firmly on the wand to verify that the swivel coupling is completely
engaged.
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.