Amerex 08220 - Manual (Page 9)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING:
CHECK TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A LEAK BEFORE THE EXTINGUISHER
IS DEPRESSURIZED. LEAKAGE REPAIRS WILL REQUIRE DEPRESSURIZATION OF THE
EXTINGUISHER AND REMOVAL OF THE VALVE ASSEMBLY. DEPRESSURIZE BY HOLDING THE
EXTINGUISHER IN AN INVERTED POSITION AND SLOWLY SQUEEZING THE DISCHARGE
LEVER. SOME POWDER REMAINING IN THE DOWNTUBE WILL BE EXPELLED SO CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE AREA BEING USED FOR DEPRESSURIZING. DO NOT DIRECT
DISCHARGE TOWARD ANY PERSON OR OBJECT WHICH COULD BE INJURED OR DAMAGED.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL VALVE PARTS AFTER DEPRESSURIZATION AND VALVE REMOVAL.
1. Leak at operating valve collar o-ring.
Remove valve assembly, clean collar thoroughly and
install new collar o-ring. Lubricate with Visilox V-711.
2. Leak through valve.
Install new valve stem assembly. Check valve seat for
scratches or foreign matter. Install new valve stem
assembly.
3. Leak around gauge threads.
Remove gauge* and reinstall using Teflon tape on the
gauge threads.
4. Defective gauge.
Remove defective gauge* and install new P/N 03965
195 psi (1345 kPa) gauge using Teflon tape on the gauge
threads.
5. Leak in the cylinder,
Contact Amerex if under warranty, otherwise – mark
"Rejected" and remove from service or return to owner.
* Pressure gauge threads a r e coated with a special epoxy at the factory. For easy
removal soak t he valve assembly in hot water (1 8 0 °F [ 8 2°C ] ) for two to four minutes.
Remove gauge with a 1/16" open end wrench.
SIX YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Amerex warrants its fire extinguishers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of six (6) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period any such defects will be repaired
or the defective extinguisher replaced if the original gray tamper seal is intact and/or if only factory
replacement parts and recommended service have been used to service the extinguisher. This
warranty does not cover defects resulting from modification, alternation, misuse, exposure to unusually
corrosive conditions nor improper installation or maintenance. All implied warranties, including but not
limited to warranties of fitness for purpose and merchantability, are limited to the time periods as stated
above. In no event shall Amerex Corporation be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so that the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Amerex Corporation neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other person to assume for
it any obligation or liability other than as expressly set forth herein. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. To obtain performance of
the obligation of this warranty write to Amerex Corporation, P.O. Box 81, Trussville, Alabama 35173 for
instructions.
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