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INSPECTING THE EXTINGUISHER
PERIODIC INSPECTION PROCEDURES
(Monthly or more often if circumstances dictate)
[NFPA-10] Periodic inspection of fire extinguishers shall include a check of at least the
following items:
1.
Location in designated place.
2.
No obstruction to access or visibility.
3.
Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position.
4.
Operating instructions on nameplate and facing outward.
5.
Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing.
6.
Examination for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle.
MAINTENANCE
[NFPA-10] At least once a year or more frequently if circumstances require,
maintenance should be performed. Maintenance is a "thorough check" of the
extinguisher. It is intended to give maximum assurance that a fire extinguisher will
operate effectively and safely. It includes a thorough examination for physical damage
or condition to prevent its operation and any necessary repair or replacement. It will
normally reveal if hydrostatic testing or internal maintenance is required.
AMEREX CORPORATION DOES NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN OR RECHARGE FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS. THIS MANUAL IS PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE OF AMEREX
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ONLY. NO INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAN ANTICIPATE ALL POSSIBLE
MALFUNCTIONS
THAT
MAY
BE
ENCOUNTERED
IN
THE
SERVICE
OF
FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS. DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY THAT PRIOR SERVICE PERFORMED ON THIS
EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY DONE, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT
ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES IN THIS MANUAL BE CAREFULLY OBSERVED.
FAILURE TO HEED THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
AMEREX ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR RECHARGE OF FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS BY PUBLISHING THIS MANUAL.
This extinguisher should be inspected at regular intervals (monthly or more often if
circumstances dictate) to insure that it is ready for use. Inspection 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 charged. This is done by
verifying that it is in its designated place, that it has not been actuated or tampered
with, and that there is no obvious physical damage or condition to prevent its operation.
