RECHARGE PROCEDURES (Model 600 CYLINDER)
WARNING:
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY RECHARGE PROCEDURES, FIRST CONFIRM THE REASON FOR THE
DISCHARGE AND CORRECT ANY CONDITIONS THAT CAUSED THE SYSTEM TO DISCHARGE. THE
AMEREX KP RESTAURANT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MUST BE RECHARGED IMMEDIATELY AFTER
ANY DISCHARGE REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE FOR DISCHARGE. IF RECHARGE CANNOT BE
ACCOMPLISHED IMMEDIATELY DO NOT LEAVE THE SYSTEM INCAPACITATED FOR ANY REASON
WITHOUT GIVING WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE OWNER, OWNER’S AGENT, LOCAL AHJ AND
DOCUMENTING THE INCIDENT IN THE PERMANENT JOB FILE. ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS
SUBJECTED TO FIRE OR OVERHEATING CONDITIONS MUST BE REPLACED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO CYLINDERS, BRACKETS, DETECTORS, NOZZLES, PIPING, CONDUIT CABLE.
1.
Relieve all pressure in the actuation line by depressing the ball check
in the vent check or loosening a fitting.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PRESSURE HAS BEEN
RELIEVED FROM CYLINDER BEFORE PROCEEDING.
2.
Slowly remove pneumatic actuator assembly from the agent cylinder
valve assembly.
3.
Remove discharge valve from the agent cylinder, clean and examine
all valve parts thoroughly and apply Amerex P/N 06247 Visilox
lubricant to the collar o-ring. Replace worn or suspect parts.
Replace valve stem o-rings.
4.
Empty the agent cylinder of all remaining agent. Inspect the interior
of the cylinder for residue (clean if necessary).Inspect cylinder
threads for evidence of damage.
5.
Fill the cylinder with proper charge of Amerex Kitchen Wet Chemical
Agent. Use Amerex P/N 15416 – 6.14 Gal. Recharge (model 664).
WARNING:
RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES SHALL BE WORN WHENEVER HANDLING AMEREX
KP EXTINGUISHING AGENT. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES
IF CONTACT OCCURS. DO NOT INGEST. IF AGENT IS INGESTED DILUTE WITH MILK OR
WATER AND CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. CONSULT THE MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
.
9.
Connect the recharge adapter to a regulated source of nitrogen, set at 240 +25 psi (1655 kPa) and
pressurize the cylinder using the “T” handle adapter to depress the valve stem. When the agent cylinder
is pressurized to 240 psi @70°F (1655 kPa @21°C), agitate the cylinder for a period of one minute and
check the pressure gauge, add more nitrogen if necessary. Confirm proper pressurization by using a
calibrated gauge at the low pressure side of the regulator.
10. Remove the recharge adapter and “T” handle adapter.
11. a)
275 / 375 / 475
Agent Cylinder – attach the actuation port connection
12. b)
600
– install pneumatic actuator.
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Amerex Restaurant Fire Suppression System (EX 4658)
6.
Install valve assembly and downtube into the cylinder.
7.
Attach the recharge adapter (P/N 10136) to the valve discharge port.
8.
Attach the “T” handle recharge adapter (P/N 10134) to the top of the discharge valve.
