INSPECTION RECORD
Model No: _____________________
Serial No: _____________________
Mfg. Date: _____________________
Date Installed New: _____________
INSPECTION should be performed monthly or
more frequently if circumstances dictate. The
extinguisher should be checked to see that it is
not damaged, the discharge outlet is not
blocked, that it is fully charged, the seal is not
broken and that the operating instructions are
clearly visible.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE is a more complete
inspection of the extinguisher and should be
done professionally. It will reveal the need for
hydrotesting which must be done on Water
Mist, Water, Wet Chemical, Foam and Carbon
Dioxide every FIVE YEARS
and Dry Chemical,
Dry Powder, Halotron I and Halon 1211
extinguishers every TWELVE YEARS. Most
local authorities require special tags be
attached to the extinguisher to verify this
service.
SIX YEAR MAINTENANCE – Every six years
extinguishers requiring a 12 year hydrotest
shall be emptied and subject to thorough
examination of mechanical parts, extinguishing
agent and expelling means. When applicable
maintenance procedures are done during
periodic recharging or hydrotesting, the six
year requirement will begin from that date.
RECHARGE should be done professionally
immediately after any use by your local
Amerex Distributor who has the trained
personnel, extinguishing agents and equipment
to do it properly. This extinguisher must be
recharged with the extinguishing agent
specified on the nameplate. Substitutions could
cause damage or injury
and will void the
warranty.
DISTRIBUTED BY:
INSTALLATION & DISTRIBUTION
Install, inspect, maintain and test your fire extinguisher
in accordance with the National Fire Protection Assoc.
Standard 10 “‘Portable Fire Extinguishers”.
Your fire extinguisher should be mounted in a clean dry
area, accessible to possible fire hazards and preferably
near an exit. Mount it so that the top is from 3 ½ to 5
feet above the floor and out of the reach of small
children.
Use the mounting bracket furnished with the
extinguisher or an approved Amerex vehicle bracket if
required. Fasten to a solid surface using strong screws
or fasteners (not included).
Follow the Mounting Instructions below,
particularly in public areas where the
extinguisher might be accidentally dislodged
from the bracket or have objects placed on it.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
UL specifies that a hanging device must withstand a
vertical force of five times the weight of the charged
extinguisher but not less than 100 pounds. The
extinguisher bracket should be mounted as follows:
Walls where 2"x4" studs can be found – ALL
SIZES
: Mount wall hanger bracket securely to stud
using two #10 x 1¼" long wood screws through the
diagonal smaller holes in the bracket.
Sheetrock – ALL SIZES
: Mount a ¾" thick board to
the wall using 3/16" toggle bolts – height and width of
the board is dependent on extinguisher size. The
board should extend a minimum of two inches beyond
all sides of the extinguisher profile (excluding hose
and horn). Mount wall hanger bracket to board using
two #10 x 1" long wood screws as above.
Cinderblock or Cement – ALL SIZES
: Mount wall
hanger bracket using one ¼" toggle bolt or masonry
lead screw expansion anchor through center hole in
the bracket. Mount vehicle/marine strap type brackets
using two 3/16" toggle bolts or #10 lead screw
expansion anchors.
Concrete or Tile Wall
– ALL SIZES – Mount wall
hanger bracket using one ¼" masonry lead screw
expansion anchor through center hole in wall bracket.
Mount vehicle/marine strap type brackets using two
No. 10 masonry lead screw expansion anchors.
Steel Posts or Beams – ALL SIZES
: Special tools
and fasteners are required – have extinguisher
mounted by a professional fire extinguisher service
company.
Tile Walls
: Locate in joint.
INSPECTION
Your extinguisher should be inspected monthly,
checking for any possible damage, corrosion,
leakage or obstructions in the discharge outlet. The
tamper seal should be unbroken. The extinguisher
should be cleaned so that the instructions on the
label are always clearly visible.
Carbon Dioxide
extinguishers should be weighed
and the weight verified to be within the tolerances
specified on the nameplate (label).
Water Mist, Water, Wet Chemical, Foam, Dry
Chemical,
Dry Powder,
Halotron I and Halon 1211
extinguisher pressure gauges should be checked.
The indicator will vary slightly due to temperature, but
should always be in the GREEN area if it is fully
pressurized. Heft or weigh the extinguisher to
determine fullness.
IN CASE OF FIRE
1. Have everyone evacuate the area immediately.
2. Call the Fire Department even if the fire appears to
be small (small fires quickly become LARGE fires).
The Fire Dept. phone number should be posted at
every phone.
3. Use your extinguisher properly, according to the
instructions on the nameplate and in this manual. A
large fire should be fought by professionals. Be pre-
pared to leave the area if the fire cannot be
immediately controlled.
HOW TO USE
NOTE: The following instructions are of a
general nature, intended to familiarize the
user with the basic operating techniques of
Amerex hand portable extinguishers.
All
operate by removing the ring (safety)
pin and squeezing the handles together.
Since extinguishers differ, the extinguisher
nameplate must be consulted for specific
procedures and starting distances.
1.
Hold the extinguisher upright and pull
the ring (safety) pin breaking the plas-
tic seal.
2.
Stand back from the fire (the minimum
distance stated on the nameplate) and
aim at the base of the fire nearest you.
3.
Keeping the extinguisher upright,
squeeze the handles together to dis-
charge and sweep from side to side.
Move closer as the fire is extinguished
but not so close as to scatter the burn-
ing material or liquid.
4.
When the fire is out, back away while
watching for possible re-ignition.
5.
Evacuate and ventilate the area im-
mediately after use. The fumes and
smoke from any fire may be hazard-
ous and can be deadly.
NOTE: Whenever possible, protective
clothing and breathing equipment
should be used while fighting a fire.
OWNER'S MANUAL
for
HAND PORTABLE
Water & Water Mist
Wet Chemical (Class K)
AFFF & FFFP Foam
Dry Chemical
Dry Powder (Class D)
Carbon Dioxide
Halotron I
Halon 1211
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
AMEREX LIMITED WARRANTY
Amerex warrants its fire extinguishers to be free from defects
in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for a
period of 6 (six) years for Dry Chemical, Dry Powder, &
Halotron, 12 (twelve) years for High Performance, 1 (one)
year for Halon, and 5 (five) years for CO2 and Water/Water
Based. During the warranty period, any such defects will be
repaired or the defective extinguisher replaced IF ONLY
FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS HAVE BEEN USED TO
SERVICE THE EXTINGUISHER. This warranty does not
cover defects resulting from modification, alteration, misuse,
exposure to corrosive conditions, improper installation or
maintenance.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM-
ITED TO, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PURPOSE
AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE TIME
PERIODS STATED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
AMEREX CORP. BE LIABLE TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclu-
sions may not apply to you. Amerex Corp. neither assumes
nor authorizes any representative or other person to assume
for it, any obligation or liability other than expressly set forth
herein. This warranty gives you specific legal right and you
may have other rights, which vary from state to state. To
obtain performance of the obligation of this warranty, write to
Amerex Corp.,P. O. Box 81, Trussville, AL 35173-0081 for
instructions.
AMEREX CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 81
TRUSSVILLE, AL, 35173-0081
Phone: (205) 655-3271 Fax: 1-800-654-5980
e-mail:
web page:
www.amerex-fire.com
Printed in U.S.A.
P.N. 00914A’ REV 12/15
1. HOLD EXTINGUISHER UPRIGHT AND
PULL THE RING (SAFETY) PIN
2. STAND BACK FROM THE FIRE AND AIM
AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE NEAREST YOU
3. SQUEEZE HANDLES TOGETHER &
SWEEP THE EXTINGUISHER STREAM SIDE
TO SIDE
REMEMBER THIS SIMPLE WORD –
P A S S
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QUEEZE
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