First Alert FE1A10GR User Manual

User’s manual, Important information about fire extinguishers, Where to install this extinguisher

User’s Manual

Dry Chemical
Fire Extinguisher

Models FE5GR,

FE10GR, FE1A10GR

IMPORTANT! Please read carefully and save.

This user’s manual contains important information about your fire
extinguisher’s operation. If you are installing this fire extinguisher for
use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the
end user.

Read extinguisher label and the entire user’s manual carefully before
installing or using the unit. Make sure everyone in your household is
completely familiar with the operation of the extinguisher, and review
the instructions regularly. In an emergency, you will not have time to
read instructions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

NOTE: Be sure the extinguisher is rated to fight the type of fire most
likely to occur in the area you choose to install it. Since household fires
commonly start in the kitchen, you should always install an extinguisher
in the kitchen. For added security, you should also install additional
extinguishers in utility areas, and other living areas in your household.

FE5GR is rated Class 5-B:C.
FE10GR

is rated Class 10-B:C.

FE1A10GR

is rated Class 1-A:10-B:C.

READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER!

Fire extinguishers are classified by fire type. The A, B and C
rating system defines the kinds of burning materials each fire
extinguisher is designed to fight. The numbers in front of the
A, B, or C indicate the rating for size of the fire the unit can
extinguish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do
more harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire
extinguisher to use on each class of fire!

Class A rating:

The agent/powder is suitable for

fighting small fires involving wood, paper, cloth,
rubber, and some plastics.
Class B rating: The agent/powder is suitable for
fighting small fires involving grease, oil, gasoline,
kerosene, and other flammable liquids.
Class C rating: The agent/powder is suitable for
fighting small fires in "live" electrical equipment.

WHERE TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER

A Fire Extinguisher Should Be Mounted:

•

In the vicinity of (but not on or in) a potential source of heat
and/or fire, like an oven or stove.

•

Where it is easy to reach, near an exit or an escape route
from the room.

•

In a location that is convenient, in plain sight, and 3-1/2 to 5
feet (1 to 1.5 meters) above the floor.

•

Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach
of small children.

•

On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go
above 120° F (49° C) or below –40° F (–40° C).

HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER

INSTALL THE MOUNTING
BRACKET ON A WALL

The extinguisher has a bracket for
wall mounting.

Install the mounting bracket on a
wooden stud or other solid surface
that will support the weight of the
extinguisher using the screws or
bolts you purchased.

NOTE: Since wall surface types
vary, mounting screws are not
included.

Purchase screws or

bolts specifically designed for
the surface on which you will
mount the fire extinguisher. The
fire extinguisher label lists its
maximum weight. Mounting screw
head type should be #8 pan on
round head screws with #8 flat
washers.

After installing the mounting
bracket, replace the extinguisher
on the bracket with the label facing
outward, so the label can be easily
read. Wrap the bracket strap around
the cylinder and snap the buckle
closed.

INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A
MARINE CRAFT

According to the NFPA Standard 302 (Fire protection Standard for
Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft):

• On marine craft, portable fire extinguishers shall be located to be

readily accessible. Extinguishers shall be secured with a marine
bracket to permit immediate release.

• On marine craft, extinguisher agent cylinders shall be mounted a

minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) above moist or wet surfaces to reduce
the danger of corrosion.

CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Inspect the extinguisher once a week. Remove the extinguisher
from the mounting bracket and inspect the gauge. If the yellow
pointer is in the GREEN area, the extinguisher is properly pressur-
ized and ready to use. If the pointer drops into the RED area,
the extinguisher has lost some pressure and should be
replaced.

Check for signs of damage or misuse. Make sure you can still
read all the text on the label. Carefully examine the surface of
the extinguisher for corrosion. You can help prevent corrosion
by cleaning the extinguisher if it gets wet or dirty. If you notice
corrosion during the warranty period, return the unit to First Alert

(see "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual).

Make sure the tamper indicator ("safety seal") is still intact and the
nozzle is clean and unobstructed.

When you finish inspecting the extinguisher, always put it back
securely into the mounting bracket.

For more information about fire extinguishers, consult the NFPA
Standard #10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers," available from the National
Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169,
USA.

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Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without
adequate support. Use strong screws or bolts to mount the
bracket securely into solid wood or metal that can support
it, like a wooden partition stud. Secure mounting is needed
so you can remove the extinguisher quickly and easily in an
emergency. Also, if the extinguisher is not held securely, it
could drop to the floor and injure people or damage the
extinguisher.

•

DO NOT BREAK THE SAFETY SEAL! This seal prevents
accidental discharge of the fire extinguisher. Break the seal
only in an emergency before using the fire extinguisher.

Thank you for choosing First Alert

for your fire extinguisher needs.

You have purchased a high quality fire extinguisher designed to
protect you and your family in case of a fire danger.

M08-0137-004 M

03/07

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This extinguisher is designed for use against small fires
that have just started and are small enough to fight safely.
It is not designed to fight large fires that are burning out of
control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within
6 feet (2 meters) of it, do not try to fight it yourself. Warn
everyone, evacuate the premises, and have someone call
the Fire Department from outside the building. Trying to fight
a large fire yourself can result in injury or death.

•

Do not puncture or burn any fire extinguisher. The contents
are under pressure, and the extinguisher could explode.

•

Never locate this extinguisher close to an engine, stove or
other source of heat. It is pressurized and could rupture or
explode if exposed to temperatures over 150° F (66° C).

•

This extinguisher contains a dry powder extinguishing agent.
The agent/powder is nontoxic, but can irritate skin. When using
this unit, avoid breathing the powder. Always ventilate the area
after use.

•

DO NOT CHECK THE PRESSURE OR TEST THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER BY SQUEEZING THE LEVER, EVEN BRIEFLY.
ONCE USED, IT WILL GRADUALLY LOSE PRESSURE AND
WILL NOT BE FULLY CHARGED FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY.

•

When the pointer drops into the red area, the extinguisher
may still be pressurized, but must be recharged.

Shown

with plastic

bracket

Shown

with metal

bracket

This manual is related to the following products:

FE10GR