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ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers  

Models 10, 20, 30, Operation, Inspection, Service and  

Maintenance, and Recharge Manual (Form No. F-7674)

PAGE 8    REV. 10    2018-OCT-15

SERVICE AND REPAIR

SERVICE AND REPAIR (Continued)

COMPONENT 

DISORDER 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Cartridge Guard 

Rust spots, pits or corrosion deposits 

Replace guard or clean corroded areas and repaint.

 

Dents or abrasions 

Repair and refinish; or replace guard.

 

Paint peeling 

 Remove loose paint with a wire brush and repaint or replace 

guard.

 

Broken clip attachment 

 Drill tw Refer to Parts List. o 3/16 in. holes in location of existing 

composite weld pins. Pop rivet clip into guard using 3/16 in. 

stainless steel pop rivets.

Cartridge Receiver 

Bent, binding, corroded or dull puncture pin 

Replace puncture pin. See page 27.

 

Obstructed pressure vent hole 

 Clear vent hole with a stiff, unbreakable wire probe of lesser 

diameter than vent hole.

 

Threads corroded, nicked, cross- 

Replace cartridge receiver destroying affected receiver to  

 

threaded or worn 

prevent reuse. See page 23.

Hose 

Cut, cracked, abraded or deformed exterior 

Replace entire hose assembly.

 

Corroded or cracked coupling, swivel 

Replace entire hose assembly. 

 

joint or ferrule

 

Corroded, cross-threaded or worn 

Replace entire hose assembly.  

 

coupling threads

 

Internal blockage 

 Clear by flexing or blowing dry air or nitrogen through the hose 

at 50 psi (3.45 bar).

  

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CAUTION

Do not leave open end of hose unattended unless adequately 

restrained to prevent whipping, endangering life/safety.

 

Coupling O-ring, brittle, compression 

Replace, lubricating new o-ring lightly.  

 

set, cracked, cut or missing

Nozzle 

Wrong nozzle 

 Replace with proper model nozzle recommended by Johnson 

Controls. Refer to Parts List. 

 

Nozzle body corroded, cracked or dented 

Replace nozzle.

 

Operating handle broken or deformed 

Replace handle.

 

Operating handle binding or immovable 

See ‘‘Leaking Nozzle’’ below.

 

Leaking nozzle, plugged tip and/or 

Disassemble and clean deposits from internal passages and 

 

discharge passage 

 parts with a small, stiff bristle brush; examine internal parts 

and replace if cut, checked, deformed, stiff, brittle or worn. 

Reassemble nozzle and pressure test at 250 psi (17.24 bar).

 

Threads nicked, worn or cross-threaded 

Replace nozzle.

 

Gaskets brittle, compression set, cracked, 

Replace, lubricating gasket lightly.  

 

cut or missing

 

Plunger tip evidencing cuts, abrasions, 

Replace.       

 

degrading rubber, brittleness, or 

 

 

separation from plunger

NOTICE

All old, molded rubber plunger type tips 

(without screw) should be replaced during 

maintenance with the captured style tip.  

See page 25.

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Страница 1: ...ANCE AND RECHARGE MANUAL 003250 One Stanton Street Marinette WI 54143 2542 USA 1 715 735 7411 www ansul com 2018 Johnson Controls All rights reserved All specifications and other information shown wer...

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Страница 3: ...situation Inspections should always be conducted at regular intervals Maintenance to help provide maximum assurance the fire extinguisher will operate effectively and safely must be conducted annually...

Страница 4: ...d WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person could experience serious personal injury or death if the situation is not avoided CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation in which a person...

Страница 5: ...Inspection 5 6 Service and Repair 7 8 Maintenance 9 16 Heavy Duty Vehicle Bracket 17 20 Bracket Introduction 17 Capabilities and Limitations 17 Bracket Installation and Mounting 18 Mounting Location...

Страница 6: ...ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE TOC 2 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES...

Страница 7: ...immediately after use They shall also be recharged when dictated by an inspection or when performing maintenance Recharge is the replacement or replenishment of the suppressing agent It also includes...

Страница 8: ...ord should include the maintenance date and the name of the person performing the maintenance the date when last recharged and the name of the person or agency performing the hydrostatic test and a de...

Страница 9: ...4 Start back from fire at a distance recommended on extinguisher nameplate Remove the nozzle from its holder and pull the hose free from behind the puncture lever Then take a firm grip on the nozzle a...

Страница 10: ...ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 4 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 OPERATION NOTES...

Страница 11: ...on the fill cap The absence of a seal or a broken seal may indicate either unreported use or tampering In either case a complete maintenance check is required 3 Ansul indicator fill cap models in addi...

Страница 12: ...re 9 Check the nozzle tip and handle for obvious damage or obstructions Insects are common causes of obstructions particularly in the warmer climates 10 Secure the nozzle back into its holder and ensu...

Страница 13: ...operating Disassemble and clean replacing parts as required Suppressing Improper fill level Fill shell to rated capacity with ANSUL suppressing agent Agent specified on nameplate Caked dry chemical D...

Страница 14: ...t or ferrule Corroded cross threaded or worn Replace entire hose assembly coupling threads Internal blockage Clear by flexing or blowing dry air or nitrogen through the hose at 50 psi 3 45 bar CAUTION...

Страница 15: ...ad to loss of the extin guisher with resultant harm to the extinguisher and or people in the vicinity NOTICE Extinguishers out of service for maintenance or recharge shall be replaced by spare extin g...

Страница 16: ...t it has not been punctured and it is the proper ANSUL cartridge and has the proper ANSUL seal A spent or used cartridge is readily identifiable from a full cartridge by the large hole in the seal mad...

Страница 17: ...d while there is still pres sure inside A stiff wire or a bristle brush may be used for cleaning 15 Remove and examine gasket in the cartridge receiver Replace if brittle compression set cracked cut o...

Страница 18: ...tip and discharge outlet Make certain o ring and or flat gasket is in place and is not damaged 21 Inspect plunger tip inside nozzle body Replace if tip shows evidence of cuts abrasions degraded rubbe...

Страница 19: ...per safety glasses Retaining ring can pop out during removal and fly several feet causing eye injury 24 Squeeze the operating nozzle handle and blow dry air or nitrogen back through the nozzle CAUTION...

Страница 20: ...missing a new gas tube assembly should be installed If internal tagging is required it is recommended that it be attached to the upper portion of the gas tube 29 Once the dry chemical has settled mak...

Страница 21: ...nical injury to the fill cap especially to the threads 37 Lift the puncture lever place the hose behind the lever With the puncture pin fully retracted and the hose in place to prevent the lever from...

Страница 22: ...r and then through hole in guard If provided attach tamper proof seal Part No 15999 through puncture lever through hole in fill cap and back around to connect this seal On ring pin models a second vis...

Страница 23: ...ever for external vehicle and high stress requirements the heavy duty vehicle bracket is recommended The heavy duty construction of this bracket makes it suitable wherever vibration or other abuse mig...

Страница 24: ...ideration will affect the choice of bracket mounting location The first considerations are fire protection needs 1 The extinguisher must be visible not hidden in an out of the way spot 2 The extinguis...

Страница 25: ...cloths or soap and water 2 Remove the extinguisher from the bracket and clean the extinguisher surface where the bracket pads contact it 3 Examine the bracket pads which hold the extinguisher in place...

Страница 26: ...e handle only as wide as is shown in the figure The Model 10 bracket has a small mark on the handle to serve as a reference point 4 Adjust the length of the T bolt so that it just fits into the notche...

Страница 27: ...d only Part No 10852 Portable cartridge spring scale Part No 3923 Lubricants Silicone grease for o rings quad rings and gaskets Dow Corning 33 2 oz tube Part No 9030 Steel to aluminum lubricant for in...

Страница 28: ...ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 22 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 SERVICING MATERIALS NOTES...

Страница 29: ...erclockwise turn to disconnect gas tube 4 Remove old gas tube through fill opening and insert new replacement gas tube 5 Lightly apply Pro dope Part No 9071 to both the new gas tube threads and the ex...

Страница 30: ...L Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 24 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 GAS TUBE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES N...

Страница 31: ...caplugs and spring 4 Remove old plunger and replace with new plunger 5 Reassemble handle caplugs and spring onto nozzle body ensuring plunger stem fits into groove in handle 6 Install new rivet throug...

Страница 32: ...n Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 26 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 NOZZLE PLUNGER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE NOZZLE PLUNGER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Continued 9 Install nozzle...

Страница 33: ...PUNCTURE PIN REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE RECEIVER PUNCTURE PIN REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 1 Ensure cartridge is removed from extinguisher 2 Remove retaining roll pin from lever as shown 3 Remove old puncture pin...

Страница 34: ...ridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 28 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 CARTRIDGE RECEIVER PUNCTURE PIN REPLACE...

Страница 35: ...itioned on the backside of the extinguisher The distance from the top of the nameplate to the bottom of the extinguisher should be approximately as follows 10 lb extinguisher 11 in 79 mm 20 lb extingu...

Страница 36: ...ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Models 10 20 30 Operation Inspection Service and Maintenance and Recharge Manual Form No F 7674 PAGE 30 REV 10 2018 OCT 15 NAMEPLATE REPLACEMENT NOTES...

Страница 37: ...urn the extinguisher to the upright position E Models Metal cartridge guard Place the hose behind the push lever and insert the nozzle in the holder G Models Composite cartridge guard Do not place hos...

Страница 38: ...e The ring can be prevented from flying out of groove by placing thumb over a portion of inlet end of hose during removal c Remove retaining ring and the used metal bordered hose seal Discard both d P...

Страница 39: ...Clean the fill cap threads and gasket seating surface with a stiff bristle brush before returning the gaskets to the cap If pressure vents are cut in the threads be sure they are clean and unobstruct...

Страница 40: ...ard clip snaps around the cartridge G Models Composite cartridge guard On extin guishers with the composite guard the hose must be carefully lifted from the area behind the puncture lever the guard pu...

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