Amerex 16672 - Manual (Page 3)

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PREPARING YOUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE
1. Remove all wrappings, straps and pallet retaining bolts.
2. Examine the extinguisher for shipping damage.
3. Check to insure that the hose connection at the discharge valve and the nozzle connection to
the hose are tight.
4. Check to insure that the nozzle shut-off lever is in the CLOSED position. The pull pin should be
installed and the tamper seal intact.
5. Visually inspect the pressure gauge. The pressure gauge should be in the green zone.
Slight pressure variances in the gauge reading may be found if the extinguisher has been sub-
jected to extremes of heat or cold. High temperatures can cause high gauge readings and low
temperatures, low readings. When in doubt, condition the extinguisher to 70ºF (21ºC) for sever-
al hours to obtain more accurate pressure gauge readings.
6. The method used to determine proper agent fill is by weighing the extinguisher. The gross
weight is marked on each extinguisher nameplate.
7. Record the date the unit is being placed into service on the inspection tag and attach it to the
extinguisher.
INSTALLATION
Do not place this extinguisher close to a potential fire hazard. Amerex recommends a location
no less than a 50-foot distance from the hazard while leaving an unobstructed access. Avoid
placing it in an extremely hot or cold area. The operational temperature range for this extin-
guisher is –40°F to 120°F (-40°C to 49°C). The extinguisher should be adequately protected if
temperatures outside of this range are anticipated. Keep the extinguisher clean and free from
dirt, ice, chemicals and any contaminants that may interfere with its proper operation. DO NOT
FUNCTIONALLY TEST THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER. (Testing or any use may cause the extin-
guisher to gradually lose extinguishing agent over a period of time and make the extinguisher
ineffective.)
OPERATION
WARNING: PERSONS EXPECTED TO USE THIS EXTINGUISHER SHOULD BE MADE
AWARE OF THE CONFINED SPACE LIMITATIONS AND TRAINED IN INITIAT-
ING ITS OPERATION AND PROPER FIRE FIGHTING TECHNIQUE. THE CON-
CENTRATED AGENT CAN PRODUCE TOXIC BY-PRODUCTS. AVOID INHALA-
TION OF THESE MATERIALS BY EVACUATING THE CONFINED SPACE. DO
NOT USE IN CONFINED SPACES SMALLER THAN THE MINIMUM STATED ON
THE EXTINGUISHER LABEL.
CAUTION: Persons expected to use this extinguisher should be trained in initiating its
operation and in the proper fire fighting technique. "Dry Run" and visual aid
training will prepare personnel with the feel for this extinguisher so that the
most effective application can be utilized in an emergency situation. The basic
operating instructions are contained on the pictogram of every extinguisher.
The following elaborates on these instructions:
THIS MANUAL IS ATTACHED TO EVERY NEW EXTINGUISHER SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY. IT CON-
TAINS VALUABLE INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE STUDIED BY EVERYONE WHO WILL USE OR
SERVICE THE EXTINGUISHER. THE MANUAL SHOULD BE STORED IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR
EASY REFERENCE.