Amerex 05620 - Manual (Page 2)

AMEREX CORPORATION DOES NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN OR RECHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. THIS MANUAL
IS PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST QUALIFIED 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. DUE TO
THE POSSIBILITY THAT PRIOR SERVICE PERFORMED ON THIS EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY
DONE, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES IN THIS MANUAL BE CARE-
FULLY OBSERVED. FAILURE TO HEED THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
AMEREX
ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR RECHARGE OF FIRE EXTINGUISH-
ERS BY PUBLISHING THIS MANUAL
PREP PREP PREP PREP PREPARING ARING ARING ARING ARING Y Y Y Y YOUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE OUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE OUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE OUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE OUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE
WARNING: THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY EMPTY. AFTER INITIAL PREPARATIONS,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE RECHARGING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE REPLACING IT INTO SERVICE.
1. Remove all wrappings, straps and pallet retaining bolts.
2. Examine the extinguisher for shipping damage. Check to make sure that you have received the Class D powder
charge containers and Extension Wand which are packaged with the extinguisher.
3. Fill the extinguisher by carefully following the RECHARGE instructions.
4. Remove the ARGON cylinder protective shipping cap. Save the cap as it must be installed whenever a
charged ARGON cylinder is transported.
5. Check the ARGON cylinder pressure. The gauge should read approximately 2015 psig (13.9 mPa) at 70°F
(21°C) ambient temperature. See the “Troubleshooting Guide” for pressure-temperature allowances. The lead
wire seal should be intact.
6. Connect the Argon supply hose firmly to the Argon cylinder valve. Make sure that there are no kinks in this
hose.
7. Disconnect the discharge hose assembly from the agent cylinder. Make sure that the hose and nozzle (and
Extension Wand) are unobstructed. Reconnect the discharge hose to the agent cylinder and with the shut-off
valve in the closed (forward) position, properly coil the hose onto the storage rack. Place the shut-off nozzle (or
Extension Wand if used) into the retaining clips [see hose coiling - last page].
8. Record the date the extinguisher is being placed into service on the inspection tag and attach it to the unit.
9. Remove the CAUTION (NOT CHARGED) tag.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: THE MODEL 680 CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHER HAS BEEN TESTED AND APPROVED FOR CLASS D
FIRES INVOLVING MAGNESIUM, SODIUM, POTASSIUM OR POTASSIUM ALLOYS ONLY.
THE MODEL 681 CLASS D FIRE EXTINGUISHER HAS BEEN TESTED AND APPROVED FOR CLASS D
FIRES INVOLVING LITHIUM ONLY.
DO NOT USE EITHER EXTINGUISHER ON CLASS A, B OR C FIRES.
Do not place this extinguisher close to a potential fire hazard. Amerex recommends location at a 50 foot minimum
distance from the hazard with an unobstructed access. Avoid placing it in an extremely hot or cold place. The tempera-
ture range for this extinguisher is –40° to 120°F (-40° to 49°C). Keep the extinguisher clean and free from dirt, ice,
chemicals and other contaminants which may interfere with its proper operation.
DO NOT FUNCTIONALLY TEST THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Testing or any use may cause the extinguisher to
gradually lose pressure and become ineffective.