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BEFORE USING THE X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
WHO SHOULD USE THE X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
Only those personnel who are trained and are familiar with the operation of the
X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME or its predecessor the X-Tinguish® FST
should use it. All
operators
should read and understand this Operation Manual prior to use.
INSPECTIONS
All X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
units should receive an inspection once per year and a
replace
m
ent of batteries
once every five years
.
All batteries can be replaced by the
owner.
YOU MUST ONLY USE ORIGINAL BATTERY PACKS PROVIDED BY YOUR
DISTRIBUTOR OR THE COMPANY YOU PURCHASED YOUR UNIT FROM. IF YOU NEED
ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL (855) 377-2100 TO INQUIRE ABOUT NEW BATTERIES FOR
YOUR FST UNIT.
Inspectors should make sure that the X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
is
not
damaged in any
way and there is no evidence of use or deployment.
Never
try to
disassemble
the X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
.
If you try to disassemble the
X-TINGUISH® X-TREME
and you alter the unit, you will break the unit and it
will remain unrepairable and not covered under any warranty.
ALWAYS
leave
the
protective
R-Pin in
place until it
has been determined the device is required
to
fight a fire. If the device has been damaged in any way, it should not
be deployed. Should the Igniter pin and ring become detached accidentally from
the unit, immediately throw the unit away from yourself and any person in
the vicinity. At this point, the 8 second countdown until ignition has begun
and CANNOT be reset. The unit will deploy its aerosol after the 8 second countdown.
STORAGE
Keep the X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
in its original case whenever possible
and
store it in a place that is not exposed to extreme heat or humidity. Avoid
contact with heat, sparks, flames, and other heat sources. Do not drill, solder or
cut the unit. Keep it away from oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases. The
X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
will normally be safe for its intended use for a period of 15
years
when stored properly. Once every five years the unit’s battery must be replaced.
DEPLOYING THE X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
PREPARING FOR DEPLOYMENT
All first responders should assess the situation and make a determination as to
whether to use the X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
. Since every fire is different, first
responders should use their judgment as to where and when to deploy the
X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
. The X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
will achieve maximum results if
the fire
room is enclosed and is
deployed near the seat of the fire.
Announce to any fire personnel or bystanders that the X-TINGUISH
®
X-TREME
is
being de-ployed and advise them to keep a safe distance (2’ from where the unit will
land).
