FlameSAFE ABE Powder Fire Extinguisher Service and Maintenance
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AMPAC Safety Pty Ltd does not service, maintain or recharge
fire extinguishers. This service and maintenance information is a
guide to assist qualified service personnel in the inspection and
maintenance of AMPAC Safety FlameSAFE fire extinguishers
only. It is important that all warnings and notes on the fire
extinguisher and in AS1851 are complied with. Serious injury
could occur if these instructions are not followed. AMPAC Safety
assumes no liability for service, maintenance or recharge of fire
extinguishers by publishing this document.
When maintenance is indicated, it should be performed by
trained persons using proper equipment. Fire extinguishers are
pressure vessels and must be treated with respect and handled
with care. They are mechanical devices and require periodic
maintenance to be sure that they are ready to operate properly
and safely. Extinguishers should be serviced only with original
and genuine spare parts
– the use of substitute parts constitutes
the void of any warranty covering the equipment.
1. REGULAR INSPECTION
The extinguisher shall be inspected in accordance with the
requirements of Australian Standard AS1851.
2. EXTINGUISHER RECHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
A. Before attempting to recharge be sure this extinguisher is
completely depressurized.
B. Use a regulated pressure source.
C. Check and calibrate regulator gauge at frequent intervals,
the regulator gauge should be used to determine when the
intended charging pressure has been reached, do not use
the extinguisher gauge for this purpose.
D. Never leave an extinguisher connected to a regulator of a
high pressure source for an extended period of time. A
defective regulator could cause the cylinder to rupture due
to excessive pressure.
The Fire Extinguisher is to be recharged in accordance with
Australian Standard AS1851.
Ensure the extinguisher is fully discharged by opening the
Discharge Valve until all pressure is released.
Remove the Discharge Valve from the cylinder.
Empty the remaining contents of the cylinder.
FlameSAFE ABE Powder
Inspect the cylinder internally, with the aid of an
inspection light, to ensure cylinder is clean and free
from damage.
Inspect the cylinder externally to ensure it is free
from damage.
Fill cylinder with ABE Powder 90%, refer Table 1 for
quantity.
Check Valve Assembly to ensure correct operation.
Lubricate Valve “O” Ring with petroleum jelly.
Screw Valve Assembly into cylinder ensuring “O”
ring is correctly seated.
Pressurise extinguisher with either Air or Dry
Nitrogen to pressure in Table 1.
Fix Safety Pin to handles and fit Safety Tie to
prevent accidental discharge.
Examine extinguisher to ensure that there are no
leaks.
