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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
: Determine the source of a leak before the extinguisher is depressurized. THE EXTINGUISHER MUST BE
COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZED BEFORE ANY ATTEMPT IS MADE TO DEVALVE IT AND CORRECT ANY LEAKAGE
PROBLEM. To depressurize – hold the extinguisher in an inverted position and slowly squeeze the discharge handle. Some
liquid remaining in the downtube will be discharged so care should be taken in the area used for depressurization. Thoroughly
clean all valve parts after depressurization and valve removal.
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE
ACTION
1.
Leak at collar o-ring
Remove valve assembly, clean collar (knurled) nut thoroughly
and install new o-ring. Lubricate the o-ring with Visilox V-
711.
2.
Leak through valve
Install new valve stem assembly. Check valve seat for
scratches or foreign matter.
3.
Leak around gauge
threads
Remove gauge* and reinstall using Teflon tape on the gauge
threads.
4. Defective
gauge
Remove defective gauge* and install a new P/N 06479 gauge
using Teflon tape on the gauge threads.
5.
Restricted or intermittent
agent discharge stream
Check downtube strainer and discharge nozzle for dirt,
sediment or impediments. Clean or replace parts as
necessary.
6.
Leak in the cylinder
Contact Amerex if under warranty, otherwise mark "Rejected"
and return to owner.
7. Broken
footstand
Install new footstand (P/N 03109) using Dow Corning RTV-
732 silicon rubber adhesive (P/N 04488).
ITEM
NO.
PART
NO.
DESCRIPTION
STD
PKG
1 14249 Valve
Assembly
1
2
14380
Hanger Loop w/Screw (optional)
6
3
16043
16101
6L Hose Assembly
2 ½ Hose Assembly
1
1
4
00160
Ring Pin, Stainless Steel
24
4A
00532
Chain(Nylon) for Ring Pin
24
5
01387
Lock Wire Seal (Yellow)
500
6
07762
Lever & Rivet
1
6A
01563
Rivet only for Lever
24
7 09020 Handle
&
Rivets
1
7A
01564
Rivet only for Handle (2 required)
24
8
17420
100 psi Pressure Gauge (SS Tube)
6
9 05240 Collar
O-ring
24
10
14878
Valve Stem Asy
6
11
05243
Valve Stem O-ring
24
12 00383 Spring
6
13 02595 Fill
tube
1
14
16266
16267
Downtube/Retainer Assembly 6L
Downtube/Retainer Assembly 2½ Gal
1
1
14A
05690
O-ring – Downtube/Retainer
12
15 03109 Footstand
(black)
1
16
14776
Strap & Clip Asy (Black Plastic) 3/8”
1
17
09492
Fill (Pressurizing) Adapter
1
18 03181 Hydrotest
Adapter
1
¡
01007 Wall
Bracket
1
¡
04488
Adhesive (3 oz. tube for Footstand)
1
¡
06247
Visilox Lubricant (5 oz. Tube)
1
¡
13503
Model 530-2 Wet Chemical charge 6L
2
¡
13815
Model 660 Wet Chemical charge 2½ Gal
1
¡
14669
Caution Placard English/Spanish
1
¡
15874
Caution Placard English/French
1
NOTE:
All Valve Assemblies include new Valve Body,
Pressure Gauge, Wing Nut Lever & Handle
¡
PARTS NOT PICTURED
PARTS LIST
For
6 Liter & 2 ½ Gal. WET CHEMICAL
Stored Pressure Stainless Steel Extinguishers (Brass Valve)
Models B260 & B262
