Fire Extinguishers - Haybuster H-1130 Operating Instructions And Parts Reference

TUB GRINDER MAINTENANCE:
• Repair any fuel or hydraulic leaks as quickly as they are discovered. Clean up spills immediately. Fuel or
oil soaked materials can contribute significantly to the rapid spreading of a fire once it has begun.
• Inspect all electrical wiring periodically. Any chafed or damaged wires should be repaired immediately.
Keep all electrical connections tight to prevent arcs or sparks.
• Contact between the rotor and any stationary component of the grinding chamber such as contact between
the hammers and the screens must be corrected immediately.

1.9 Fire Extinguishers:

CAUTION: Do not operate machine unless an approved fire extingisher is installed.
The fire extinguishers should be ABC dry chemical extinguishers that are appropriate for use with materials
normally encountered on a tub grinder.
If a fire does start, CALL THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY. Then, use the fire extinguisher
if you feel confident that you can extinguish the fire. A 10# extinguisher will last about 15-20 seconds and a 20#
extinguisher will last about 20-24 seconds, so they will not stop a large fire. The fire extinguishers should be at least
10#, but the preferred are 20# .
When using a fire extinguisher, use the P A S S method:
• Approach the fire with the wind at your back.
Pull the pin,
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• Aim the spout,
• Squeeze the trigger, and
• Sweep along the base of the fire from about 6-8 feet away.
Read the label on your extinguisher now, most extinguishers have descriptions of this method, and an estimated
working time.
If an extinguisher is only partially used, the dry chemical will jam in the seals, allowing the extinguisher to loose its
pressure charge in less than an hour, making it useless to you. It must be recharged before placing it back on the
machine. Have the extinguisher recharged today; a fire will not wait for you to recharge your extinguisher
tomorrow!
Fire extinguishers should be inspected and recharged by a professional at least annually to keep them at optimum
performance! A "verification of service" collar that confirms the month and year of service should be attached to
the neck of the container to confirm when the extinguisher was last serviced.
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