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Johnson Controls ANSUL 10, Operation, Inspection, Service And Maintenance, And Recharge Manual

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ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers  

Models 10, 20, 30, Operation, Inspection, Service and  

Maintenance, and Recharge Manual (Form No. F-7674)

2018-OCT-15    REV. 10    PAGE TOC-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION  

PAGE 

Introduction  

1–2

Operation  

3

Inspection 5–6

Service and Repair 

7-8

Maintenance 9-16

Heavy Duty/Vehicle Bracket  

17-20

Bracket Introduction 

17

Capabilities and Limitations 

17

Bracket Installation and Mounting 

18

Mounting Location 

18

Inspection 19

Maintenance 19

Adjustment 20

Servicing Materials 

21

Gas Tube Replacement Procedures 

23

Nozzle Plunger Replacement Procedure 

25-26

Cartridge Receiver Puncture Pin Replacement 

27 

Nameplate Replacement 

29

Recharge 31–34 

 

Summary of Contents for ANSUL 10

Page 1: ...ANCE AND RECHARGE MANUAL 003250 One Stanton Street Marinette WI 54143 2542 USA 1 715 735 7411 www ansul com 2018 Johnson Controls All rights reserved All specifications and other information shown wer...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...situation Inspections should always be conducted at regular intervals Maintenance to help provide maximum assurance the fire extinguisher will operate effectively and safely must be conducted annually...

Page 4: ...d WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person could experience serious personal injury or death if the situation is not avoided CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person...

Page 5: ...Inspection 5 6 Service and Repair 7 8 Maintenance 9 16 Heavy Duty Vehicle Bracket 17 20 Bracket Introduction 17 Capabilities and Limitations 17 Bracket Installation and Mounting 18 Mounting Location...

Page 6: ...ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE TOC 2 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES...

Page 7: ...immediately after use They shall also be recharged when dictated by an inspection or when performing maintenance Recharge is the replacement or replenishment of the suppressing agent It also includes...

Page 8: ...ord should include the maintenance date and the name of the person performing the maintenance the date when last recharged and the name of the person or agency performing the hydrostatic test and a de...

Page 9: ...4 Start back from fire at a distance recommended on extinguisher nameplate Remove the nozzle from its holder and pull the hose free from behind the puncture lever Then take a firm grip on the nozzle a...

Page 10: ...ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 4 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 OPERATION NOTES...

Page 11: ...on the fill cap The absence of a seal or a broken seal may indicate either unreported use or tampering In either case a complete maintenance check is required 3 Ansul indicator fill cap models in addi...

Page 12: ...re 9 Check the nozzle tip and handle for obvious damage or obstructions Insects are common causes of obstructions particularly in the warmer climates 10 Secure the nozzle back into its holder and ensu...

Page 13: ...operating Disassemble and clean replacing parts as required Suppressing Improper fill level Fill shell to rated capacity with ANSUL suppressing agent Agent specified on nameplate Caked dry chemical D...

Page 14: ...t or ferrule Corroded cross threaded or worn Replace entire hose assembly coupling threads Internal blockage Clear by flexing or blowing dry air or nitrogen through the hose at 50 psi 3 45 bar CAUTION...

Page 15: ...ad to loss of the extin guisher with resultant harm to the extinguisher and or people in the vicinity NOTICE Extinguishers out of service for maintenance or recharge shall be replaced by spare extin g...

Page 16: ...t it has not been punctured and it is the proper ANSUL cartridge and has the proper ANSUL seal A spent or used cartridge is readily identifiable from a full cartridge by the large hole in the seal mad...

Page 17: ...d while there is still pres sure inside A stiff wire or a bristle brush may be used for cleaning 15 Remove and examine gasket in the cartridge receiver Replace if brittle compression set cracked cut o...

Page 18: ...tip and discharge outlet Make certain o ring and or flat gasket is in place and is not damaged 21 Inspect plunger tip inside nozzle body Replace if tip shows evidence of cuts abrasions degraded rubbe...

Page 19: ...per safety glasses Retaining ring can pop out during removal and fly several feet causing eye injury 24 Squeeze the operating nozzle handle and blow dry air or nitrogen back through the nozzle CAUTION...

Page 20: ...missing a new gas tube assembly should be installed If internal tagging is required it is recommended that it be attached to the upper portion of the gas tube 29 Once the dry chemical has settled mak...

Page 21: ...nical injury to the fill cap especially to the threads 37 Lift the puncture lever place the hose behind the lever With the puncture pin fully retracted and the hose in place to prevent the lever from...

Page 22: ...r and then through hole in guard If provided attach tamper proof seal Part No 15999 through puncture lever through hole in fill cap and back around to connect this seal On ring pin models a second vis...

Page 23: ...ever for external vehicle and high stress requirements the heavy duty vehicle bracket is recommended The heavy duty construction of this bracket makes it suitable wherever vibration or other abuse mig...

Page 24: ...ideration will affect the choice of bracket mounting location The first considerations are fire protection needs 1 The extinguisher must be visible not hidden in an out of the way spot 2 The extinguis...

Page 25: ...cloths or soap and water 2 Remove the extinguisher from the bracket and clean the extinguisher surface where the bracket pads contact it 3 Examine the bracket pads which hold the extinguisher in place...

Page 26: ...e handle only as wide as is shown in the figure The Model 10 bracket has a small mark on the handle to serve as a reference point 4 Adjust the length of the T bolt so that it just fits into the notche...

Page 27: ...d only Part No 10852 Portable cartridge spring scale Part No 3923 Lubricants Silicone grease for o rings quad rings and gaskets Dow Corning 33 2 oz tube Part No 9030 Steel to aluminum lubricant for in...

Page 28: ...ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 22 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 SERVICING MATERIALS NOTES...

Page 29: ...erclockwise turn to disconnect gas tube 4 Remove old gas tube through fill opening and insert new replacement gas tube 5 Lightly apply Pro dope Part No 9071 to both the new gas tube threads and the ex...

Page 30: ...L Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 24 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 GAS TUBE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES N...

Page 31: ...caplugs and spring 4 Remove old plunger and replace with new plunger 5 Reassemble handle caplugs and spring onto nozzle body ensuring plunger stem fits into groove in handle 6 Install new rivet throug...

Page 32: ...n Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 26 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 NOZZLE PLUNGER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE NOZZLE PLUNGER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Continued 9 Install nozzle...

Page 33: ...PUNCTURE PIN REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE RECEIVER PUNCTURE PIN REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1 Ensure cartridge is removed from extinguisher 2 Remove retaining roll pin from lever as shown 3 Remove old puncture pin...

Page 34: ...ridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 28 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 CARTRIDGE RECEIVER PUNCTURE PIN REPLACE...

Page 35: ...itioned on the backside of the extinguisher The distance from the top of the nameplate to the bottom of the extinguisher should be approximately as follows 10 lb extinguisher 11 in 79 mm 20 lb extingu...

Page 36: ...ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 30 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 NAMEPLATE REPLACEMENT NOTES...

Page 37: ...urn the extinguisher to the upright position E Models Metal cartridge guard Place the hose behind the push lever and insert the nozzle in the holder G Models Composite cartridge guard Do not place hos...

Page 38: ...e The ring can be prevented from flying out of groove by placing thumb over a portion of inlet end of hose during removal c Remove retaining ring and the used metal bordered hose seal Discard both d P...

Page 39: ...Clean the fill cap threads and gasket seating surface with a stiff bristle brush before returning the gaskets to the cap If pressure vents are cut in the threads be sure they are clean and unobstruct...

Page 40: ...ard clip snaps around the cartridge G Models Composite cartridge guard On extin guishers with the composite guard the hose must be carefully lifted from the area behind the puncture lever the guard pu...

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