Amerex 14425 - Manual (Page 3)

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
U/L specifies that the hanging device must withstand a vertical force of five times the weight of the
charged extinguisher but not less than 100 pounds. The extinguisher bracket should be mounted as
follows:
WALLS WHERE 2 X 4 STUDS CAN BE FOUND Mount wall hanger bracket securely to stud
using two No. 10 x 1¼ inch long wood screws through the diagonal smaller holes in the bracket.
SHEET ROCK Mount a ¾ inch thick board to wall using 3/16 inch toggle bolts. Board should
extend a minimum of two inches beyond all sides of the extinguisher profile (excluding hose and
wand). Mount hanger racket to board using two No. 10 x 1 inch long wood screws as above.
CINDER BLOCK OR CEMENT Mount wall hanger bracket using one ¼ inch toggle bolt or masonry
lead screw expansion anchor through center hole in wall bracket.
CONCRETE OR TILE WALLS Mount wall hanger bracket using one ¼ inch masonry lead screw
expansion anchor through center hole in wall bracket. FOR TILE WALLS – locate in joint.
STEEL POSTS OR BEAMS Special tools and fasteners are required – have extinguisher mounted
by a professional fire extinguisher service company.
OPERATION
WARNING: PERSONS EXPECTED TO USE THIS EXTINGUISHER SHOULD BE MADE AWARE
OF THE CONFINED SPACE LIMITATIONS AND TRAINED IN INITIATING ITS
OPERATION AND PROPER FIRE FIGHTING TECHNIQUE. THE CONCENTRATED
AGENT CAN PRODUCE TOXIC BY-PRODUCTS. AVOID INHALATION OF THESE
MATERIALS BY EVACUATING THE CONFINED SPACE. DO NOT USE IN
CONFINED SPACES SMALLER THAN THE MINIMUM STATED ON THE
EXTINGUISHER LABEL.
1. Remove extinguisher from wall hanger bracket.
2. Hold extinguisher upright, twist and pull ring (safety) pin.
3. Start back a minimum of 8 feet from the fire. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire nearest
you.
4. Keeping the extinguisher upright, squeeze the lever to discharge. Sweep the agent stream from
side to side.
5. Evacuate and ventilate the area immediately after extinguishing the fire. The fumes and smoke
from any fire may be hazardous and can be deadly.
WARNING: SYMPTOMS OF OVER-EXPOSURE TO PURE Halotron I MAY CAUSE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS SUCH AS DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, ANESTHESIA, OR
UNCONSCIOUSNESS. PERSONS SUFFERING FROM OVER-EXPOSURE SHOULD BE
IMMEDIATELY REMOVED TO AREA WITH FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF
NECESSARY. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
INSPECTION
Extinguishers should be INSPECTED when initially placed in service and at regular intervals (monthly or more
often if circumstances dictate) to insure they are ready for use. Inspections may be accomplished manually or,
in some cases, by electronic monitoring.