Victory Fire & Gas WM2.5GAL, Owner'S Service Manual

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COMPLETE MAINTENANCE – FIVE YEAR TEARDOWN / HYDROTESTING
[NFPA-10] Every five years, stored pressure water mist extinguishers require a five-year
hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures.
When the applicable maintenance procedures are performed during periodic recharging or
hydrostatic testing, the five-year requirement shall begin from that date.
NOTE: Some states have legislation which requires "Complete Maintenance" on an annual basis.
Please contact your local Victory Distributor to see if these requirements apply to you.
1. Discharge extinguishers to release pressure and water mist. Make sure that the extinguisher is
completely empty and depressurized. To depressurize – hold the extinguisher in an inverted
position and slowly squeeze the discharge handle and lever. See trouble shooting section for more
details
2. Clean extinguisher to remove dirt, grease, or foreign material. Check to make sure that the
instruction nameplate is securely fastened and legible. Inspect the cylinder for corrosion,
abrasion, dents, or weld damage or use of substitute parts. If any of these conditions are found
and you doubt the integrity of the cylinder, hydrostatically test to factory test pressure marked on
the nameplate (label), using the proof pressure method, in accordance with CGA C-1 and NFPA
10. Any distortion or leakage of the cylinder shall be cause for rejection.
NOTE: When cleaning, avoid use of solvents around the pressure gauge. They could
seriously damage the plastic gauge face.
3. Inspect the extinguisher for damaged, missing or substitute parts. NOTE: Only factory
replacement parts are approved for use on victory fire extinguishers.
4. Check the date of manufacture on the extinguisher label (nameplate or cylinder). Cylinder must be
hydrostatically (proof pressure) tested every five years to the test pressure indicated on the
nameplate. Any distortion or leakage of the cylinder shall be cause for rejection. Never place an
extinguisher back into service if hydro test is overdue. Always complete hydro test and if
acceptable return to service.
5. Visually inspect the pressure gauge – if bent, damaged or improper type or pressure – replace with
the proper Victory pressure gauge (see Parts List).
6. Check ring (safety) pin for freedom of movement. Replace if bent or if removal appears
difficult.
7. Inspect discharge lever for any dirt or corrosion which might impair freedom of movement.
Inspect carrying handle for proper installation. If lever, handle, or rivets are damaged, replace
with proper Victory parts.
8. Remove hose assembly and visually inspect threads on hose coupling, hose for damage, and
replace, as necessary. Blow air through nozzle and hose to ensure passage is clear of foreign
material or obstructions.
9. Inspect the valve assembly for corrosion or damage to hose thread connection. Replace valve
assembly or component parts, as necessary.
10. Remove and disassemble valve assembly by removing dip tube, spring, and valve stem assembly.
Install a new valve stem and collar O-ring after lightly lubricating with Visilox V- 711. (Do not
lubricate valve stem seal.)
11. Complete steps 3 through 15 of Recharge Procedure.