BXINTRO
REV 2: September 2010
PROCEDURES FOR SERVICING THE BLAZEX RANGE OF HAND PORTABLE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
Introduction
The commissioning and servicing of fire fighting equipment must be carried out by a
competent person using the correct tools to follow these manufacturer‟s instructions and
any National standards required in the relevant Country.
This maintenance should be performed at least annually. The extinguishers should be
visually inspected at least quarterly, but preferably monthly, by the user, to ensure that
the equipment is in its designated position, has not been used and has not been
tampered with.
In the event that an extinguisher cannot immediately be rendered suitable for continued
service, it must be marked 'NOT MAINTAINED' until it can be repaired/recharged.
The competent person must advise the user of any equipment, which is either
condemned or unfit for service and make any recommendations for replacement and/or
remedial work.
Always check the security and suitability of the hanging bracket, and that the
extinguisher is of the right type for the prevalent risk.
If the extinguisher is to be sited in a hazardous/corrosive environment i.e. marine use,
the inspection periods should be more frequent. The effects of the environment should
be considered, with particular reference to corrosion and legibility of marking
instructions. If there is significant corrosion or the markings are not legible, then the
extinguisher should be withdrawn from service.
It is essential that extinguishers are not subjected to temperatures outside of the
temperature range stated on the extinguisher.
Extinguishers should remain in their allocated location, and should be used only for the
purposes of extinguishing a fire. On no account should the extinguisher be removed for
any other purpose, and should not be subjected to any impact, force, heat, abrasion or
any other misuse or condition that may be detrimental to the integrity of the extinguisher.
Fire extinguishers are life saving appliances and as such, need to operate correctly, in
the event of a fire. They must not be used as toys.
Failure to use the recommended spare parts and adhere to these maintenance
instructions may cause the extinguisher to malfunction or prevent it from operating
altogether. This may invalidate the warranty and the manufacturer accepts no liability in
the event that these instructions are not followed.
Care must be taken to ensure that residual media (powder and foam) are disposed of in
accordance with environmental legislation. Where facilities exist, condemned
extinguishers and components should be recycled.
