Amerex 16672 - Manual (Page 4)

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1. Move the extinguisher to within approximately 50 feet of the fire site. KEEP UPRIGHT.
2. Twist and pull ring pin and open cylinder valve by rotating (pulling) the valve lever toward
the hose 90°. The hose is now pressurized.
3. Pull nozzle with nozzle lever in the closed position from the nozzle mount and extend hose
from the storage rack.
4. Stand back 30 feet from the fire and aim just in front of the base of the flames nearest you.
5. Hold hose and nozzle firmly and be prepared for a discharge recoil. Open nozzle by pull-
ing lever toward you. Slowly sweep side to side extending the discharge beyond the edges
of the fire. Progressively follow up until the fire is extinguished. Work the fire away from
you while being alert for flashbacks. Move closer as the fire is extinguished but not so
close as to scatter or splash the burning material. Shut off nozzle lever to stop discharge.
Stand and watch for possible re-ignition.
6. 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 l MAY CAUSE
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS SUCH AS DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, ANESTHE-
SIA, OR UNCONSCIOUSNESS. PERSONS SUFFERING FROM OVER-EXPOSURE SHOULD
BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED TO AREA WITH FRESH AIR. APPLY ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION
IF NECESSARY. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN
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SHUTDOWN
1. Close the discharge hose valve. Rotate cylinder discharge valve lever 90° to the CLOSED position.
2. Locate the extinguisher in an open area where blow down can be accomplished safely.
3. Tip the extinguisher to rest the carriage handle/tow loop on the ground. Slowly open the discharge hose
valve and cylinder valve. Be prepared for some chemical discharge. Relieve all pressure in the cylinder
and clear the discharge hose of all Halotron l. To prevent any loss of remaining agent, the carriage
handle/tow loop should be positioned as low as possible in a plane below the bottom on the cylinder.
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE HALOTRON l IN THE HOSE AS OVER-PRESSURIZATION
AND DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE MAY OCCUR.
4. When the hose is empty, push the discharge hose valve nozzle lever and cylinder valve lever to the
CLOSED positions.
5. Return the extinguisher to an upright position. Coil the extinguisher hose onto the storage rack and po-
sition the nozzle onto the mount in preparation for transport to the recharge location.
RECHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANY USE
65 LB. MODEL 150 LB. MODEL
Discharge Time (approx.) 22 seconds 31 seconds
Range (Agent Thow) 30 to 45 feet 30 to 45 feet
Hose Length 50 feet 50 feet
BEFORE PREPARING TO MOVE THE EXTINGUISHER TO THE RECHARGE LOCATION, DETERMINATION
MUST BE MADE THAT THE FIRE IS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED AND THERE IS NO DANGER OF A
FLASHBACK.