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BRITANNIA
RANGE
EXTINGUISHER
SERVICING &
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Stored Pressure
Powder extinguishers
Страница 1: ...Page 1 of 4 BRITANNIA RANGE EXTINGUISHER SERVICING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Stored Pressure Powder extinguishers ...
Страница 2: ...e security and suitability of the hanging bracket and that the extinguisher is of the right type for the prevalent risk If the extinguisher is to be sited in a hazardous corrosive environment i e marine use the inspection periods should be more frequent The effects of the environment should be considered with particular reference to corrosion and legibility of marking instructions If there is corr...
Страница 3: ...er as condemned and or remove from service 4 Checkweigh the extinguisher against the gross weight recorded when first installed If underweight by more than 10 of contents the extinguisher should be removed from service and recharged Invert extinguisher to loosen powder 5 Check safety pin for free movement Refit pin and fit new seal and service indicator in accordance with service colour code 6 Che...
Страница 4: ...ing for caked powder or corrosion indicating moisture inside the cylinder rectify or replace extinguisher if found 6 Recharge the extinguisher body with new dry powder ensuring correct quantity and type Never mix different types of powder as pressure and moisture may develop as a result of a chemical reaction 7 Remove syphon tube spindle holder plug spring and spindle Thoroughly clean any residual...
