PN 14425
04/2020
CINDER BLOCK OR CEMENT: Mount wall hanger bracket using one ¼
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inch toggle bolt or masonry lead
screw expansion anchor through center hole in wall bracket.
CONCRETE OR TILE WALLS: Mount wall
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hanger bracket using one ¼
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inch masonry lead screw expansion
anchor through center hole in wall bracket. FOR TILE WALLS: locate in joint.
STEEL POSTS OR BEAMS: Special tools and fasteners are required –
have extinguisher mounted by a
professional fire extinguisher service company.
OPERATION
WARNING: PERSONS EXPECTED TO USE THIS EXTINGUISHER SHALL BE MADE AWARE OF THE
CONFINED
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SPACE LIMITATIONS AND TRAINED IN INITIATING ITS OPERATION AND
PROPER FIRE FIGHTING TECHNIQUE. THE CONCENTRATED AGENT CAN PRODUCE
TOXIC BY
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PRODUCTS. AVOID INHALATION OF THESE MATERIALS BY EVACUATING
THE CONFINED SPACE. DO NOT USE IN CONFINED SPACES SMALLER THAN THE
MINIMUM STATED ON THE EXTINGUISHER LABEL.
1.
Remove extinguisher from wall hanger bracket.
2.
Hold extinguisher upright, twist, and pull ring pin.
3.
Start back a minimum of 8 feet from the fire. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire nearest you.
4.
Keeping the extinguisher upright, squeeze the lever to discharge. Sweep the agent stream from side to
side.
5. Evacuate and ventilate the area immediately after extinguishing the fire. The fumes and smoke from any
fire may be hazardous and can be deadly.
WARNING:
SYMPTOMS OF OVER
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EXPOSURE TO PURE Halotron I MAY CAUSE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS SUCH AS DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS,
ANESTHESIA, OR UNCONSCIOUSNESS. PERSONS SUFFERING FROM OVER
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EXPOSURE SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED TO AREA WITH FRESH AIR.
APPLY ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
INSPECTING THE EXTINGUISHER
Extinguishers shall be INSPECTED when initially placed in service and at regular intervals (monthly or more
often if circumstances dictate) to insure they are ready for use. Inspections may be accomplished manually
or, in some cases, by electronic monitoring.
INSPECTION (NFPA 10)
is a "quick check" that a fire extinguisher is available and is in operating condition. It
is intended to give reasonable assurance that the fire extinguisher is fully changed. Inspections may be
accomplished manually, or in some cases by electronic means.
PERIODIC INSPECTION PROCEDURES
(monthly or more often if circumstances dictate)
This extinguisher shall be inspected at regular intervals (monthly or more often if circumstances dictate) to
insure that it is ready for use.
A "quick check" shall be made of the extinguisher for the following:
1.
Located in designated place.
2.
No obstruction to access or visibility.
3.
Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing outward.
4.
Tamper seal not broken or missing.
5.
Determine fullness by weighing or "hefting".
6.
Examination for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle.
7.
Pressure gauge reading in the operable range.