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STORED PRESSURE, HAND PORTABLE
WET CHEMICAL(RESTAURANT KITCHEN) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
MODELS: WC6L , WC2.5GAL
Owner's SERVICE MANUAL
NO.ZX-UL-SM002
INSTALLATION, OPERATING & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
All fire extinguishers should be installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association standard titled "Portable Fire Extinguishers", NFPA-10 and
the requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
When install, inspection, maintenance is required, it should be performed by trained persons
having 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.
Victory strongly recommends that the maintenance of portable fire extinguishers be done by a
trained professional – your local authorized Victory Distributor.
Victory Corporation makes original factory parts available to insure proper maintenance – USE
OF SUBSTITUTE PARTS RELEASES VICTORY OF ITS WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS.
Victory parts have machined surfaces and threads that are manufactured to exacting tolerances.
O-rings, hoses, nozzles, and all metal parts meet precise specifications and are subjected to
multiple in-house inspections and tests for acceptability. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE.
Marine approval is valid only when the extinguisher is equipped with an approved marine
type bracket.
RECHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANY USE
REFERENCES IN THIS MANUAL:
NFPA-10 Portable Fire Extinguishers
CGA C-1 Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of
Compressed Gas Cylinders
CGA C-6 Standard for Visual Inspection of
Compressed Gas Cylinders
Victory Fire & Gas Inc.
1713 Lewis Street
Bay City, MI 48706
Office - 989.322.0856
E-Mail:
info@victoryfiregas.com
http://www.victoryfiregas.com
AVAILABLE FROM:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park, P.O, Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Compressed Gas Association, Inc.
4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor
Chantilly, VA 20151-2923
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- Page 1 STORED PRESSURE, HAND PORTABLE WET CHEMICAL(RESTAURANT KITCHEN) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MODELS: WC6L , WC2.5GAL Owner’s SERVICE MANUAL NO.ZX-UL-SM002 INSTALLATION, OPERATING & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS All fire extinguishers should be installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association standard titled "Portable Fire Extinguishers", NFPA-10 and the requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
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Page 2: Installation
INSTALLATION Your layout and particular hazards dictate the placement of fire extinguishers. NFPA-10 requires that hand portable extinguishers with a gross weight less than 40 lbs. be hung with the top of the extinguisher not more than 5 ft. (1.53 m) above the floor. Extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 lbs. -
Page 3: Periodic Inspection Procedures
PERSONNEL IN THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE OF VICTORY 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. - Page 4 6. Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing. 7. Examination for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle. MAINTENANCE (ref. 7.2 & 7.3 - NFPA 10, 2007) [NFPA-10] At least once a year or more frequently if circumstances require, maintenance should be performed.
- Page 5 4. Check the date of manufacture printed on the extinguisher label (nameplate) or on the agent cylinder dome. The agent cylinder must be hydrostatically tested every 12 years to the test pressure indicated on the nameplate. 5. Visually inspect the pressure gauge: a.
- Page 6 1. Discharge all remaining pressure and wet chemical, making sure there is no remaining pressure. Do not reuse or top off wet chemical. Make sure that the extinguisher is completely empty and depressurized. 2. Clean extinguisher to remove dirt, grease or foreign material. Check to make sure that the instruction nameplate is securely fastened and legible.
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Page 7: Recharging Procedure
RECHARGE WARNING: a. Before attempting to disassemble, be sure the extinguisher is completely depressurized. b. Never have any part of your body over the extinguisher while removing the valve assembly. c. Use a protective shield between you and the pressure gauge while charging an extinguisher. Do not stand in front of the gauge if a shield is not available. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting Guide
CAUTION: Filling by eye alone could cause potentially dangerous overfilling – always use a scale. 7. Clean cylinder collar o-ring seat and collar threads with a small brush and then wipe off surfaces with a clean cloth to remove dust. Lightly brush the collar o-ring seat with Visilox V-711. -
Page 9: Limited Warranty
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Leak at collar o-ring Remove valve assembly, remove and discard o-ring, clean collar and lube lightly with Visilox V-711. Clean o-ring groove on valve and install new collar o-ring. Lubricate with Visilox V-711. Leak through valve Check valve stem seating area for scratches or foreign matter. Clean seating area with a tooth brush and soft cloth. - Page 10 HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS HEREIN SHALL BE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS THE ENTIRE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY VICTORY, AND SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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