Amerex 05606 - Manual (Page 4)

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4. Stand back 15 to 20 feet from the fire and aim the nozzle at base of flames nearest you.
Open nozzle by pulling handle toward you (be prepared for a discharge recoil by holding the
nozzle firmly).
5. Sweep side to side across the base of the fire and past both edges. 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
materials.
6. When the fire is out, push the nozzle lever forward to the closed position.
7. 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-EXPOSSURE TO PURE HALON ARE DIZZINESS,
IMPAIRED
COORDINATION AND REDUCED MENTAL ACUITY.
PERSONS SUFFERING FROM OVER-EXPOSURE SHOULD BE
IMMEDIATELY REMOVED TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS GIVE
RESPIRATION AND OBTAIN MEDICAL AID. USE OF ADRENALIN OR
SIMILAR DRUGS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
MODEL 695 MODEL 600
Discharge Time (approx.) 35 seconds 44 seconds
Range (Agent Throw) 25 to 35 feet 35 to 40 feet
Hose Length 25 feet 50 feet
SHUTDOWN
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING THE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE AND
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.
1. Rotate cylinder discharge valve lever 90° to the closed position. Install ring (locking) pin to
prevent accidental actuation while transporting to recharge location.
2. Remove residual agent from hose.
CAUTION: Do not leave halon in the hose as over-pressurization and
deterioration of the hose may occur.
3. Return the extinguisher to the upright position.
4. Coil the hose onto the storage rack and position the nozzle into the mount in preparation for
transport to the recharge location.
RECHARGE EXTINGUISHERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANY USE