Amerex 05601 - Manual (Page 2)

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AMEREX CORPORATION DOES NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN OR RECHARGE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS. THE MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE PORTION OF THIS MANUAL IS
PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST 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. AMEREX ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR SERVICE,
MAINTENANCE OR RECHARGE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS BY PUBLISHING THIS MANUAL.
INSPECTING THE EXTINGUISHER
This extinguisher should be inspected at regular intervals (monthly or more often if circumstances
require) to insure that it is ready for use.
INSPECTION (NFPA-10)
A “quick check” should be made of the extinguisher for the following:
1. Located in designated place.
2. No obstructions to access or visibility.
3. Operating instructions on nameplate (label) and facing outward.
4. Seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing.
5. Determine fullness by weighing or "hefting".
6. Examine for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle.
7. Pressure gauge reading in the operable area.
MAINTENANCE
– SERVICE PROCEDURE
MAINTENANCE (NFPA-10) At least once a year (or more frequently if indicated by an inspection),
maintenance should b
e performed. Maintenance is a “thorough check” of the extinguisher. It is
intended to give maximum assurance that an extinguisher will operate effectively and safely. It includes
a thorough examination and any necessary repair or replacement. It will normally reveal the need for
hydrostatic testing.
1. Clean extinguisher to remove dirt, grease or foreign material. Check to make sure that the
instruction nameplate is securely fastened and legible. Inspect the cylinder for corrosion,
abrasion, dents or weld damage. If any of these conditions are found and you doubt the
integrity of the cylinder, hydrostatically test, using the proof pressure method and a suitable
cage, in accordance with CGA Pamphlet C-1 and NFPA Pamphlet 10.
2. NOTE: When cleaning avoid use of solvents around the pressure gauge. They could seriously
damage the plastic gauge face.
3. Inspect the extinguisher for damaged, missing or substitute parts. Only factory replacement
parts are approved for use on Amerex fire extinguishers.
4. Weigh extinguisher and compare with weight printed on the Maintenance section of the
nameplate (label). Recharge extinguisher if weight is not within the indicated allowable
tolerances.
5. Check the date of manufacture on the extinguisher cylinder hanger loop or on the extinguisher
nameplate. Cylinder must be hydrostatically tested every 5 years to the test pressure indicated
on the label.