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Amerex 05602 Installation, Operating & Servicing Instructions

Stored pressure, hand portable dry chemical fire extinguishers
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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 maintenance is indicated, 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. Amerex
strongly recommends that the maintenance of portable fire
extinguishers be done by a trained professional – your local
authorized Amerex Distributor.
Amerex Corporation makes original factory parts available to insure
proper maintenance – USE OF SUBSTITUTE PARTS RELEASES
AMEREX OF ITS WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS.
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. There are substitute parts
available that may be incorrectly labeled as UL component parts,
some are advertised as Amerex type. None of these meet UL
requirements and all of them voids the Amerex extinguisher
warranty and UL listing. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE.
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
AMEREX CORPORATION – P.O. BOX 81 – TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA 35173-0081
Phone: 205/655-3271
e-mail:
sales@amerex-fire.com
Printed in U.S.A.
OWNERS SERVICE MANUAL
NO. 05602
AVAILABLE FROM:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park, P.O, Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Compressed Gas Association, Inc.
4221 Walney Road, 5
Chantilly, VA 20151-2923
Fax: 800/654-5980
Web Page:
http://www.amerex-fire.com
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  • Page 1 They are mechanical devices and require periodic maintenance to be sure that they are ready to operate properly and safely. Amerex strongly recommends that the maintenance of portable fire extinguishers be done by a trained professional –...

  • 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: Maintenance

    ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES IN THIS MANUAL BE CAREFULLY OBSERVED. FAILURE TO HEED THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. AMEREX ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR RECHARGE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS BY PUBLISHING THIS MANUAL. INSPECTING THE EXTINGUISHER This extinguisher should be inspected at regular intervals (monthly or more often if circumstances dictate) to insure that it is ready for use.
  • Page 4 Inspect the extinguisher for damaged, missing or substitute parts. Only factory replacement parts are approved for use on Amerex fire extinguishers. Weigh the extinguisher and compare with weight printed in the "Maintenance" section on the nameplate (label). Recharge extinguisher if weight is not within indicated allowable tolerances.
  • Page 5 NOTE: Some states have legislation which requires "Complete Maintenance" on an annual basis. Please contact your local Amerex Distributor to see if these requirements apply to you. Discharge chemical and pressure into a "closed" dry chemical recovery system (several are commercially available).

  • Page 6: Recharging Procedure

    Inspect the cylinder interior following CGA Visual Inspection Standard C-6. Using an accurate scale, fill cylinder with the correct amount and type of dry chemical specified on the label (nameplate). Use Amerex chemical which has been kept free of moisture and contamination.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting Guide

    Leak around gauge Remove gauge*, clean threads and reinstall using Teflon tape on the gauge threads. Defective gauge Remove defective gauge* an install the proper Amerex pressure gauge using Teflon tape on the gauge threads. Leak in the cylinder Contact Amerex...

  • Page 8: Parts List

    PARTS LIST 1 – 6 lb. Dry Chemical (Fixed Nozzle) Aluminum Valve Models A/B/C403 A/B416 A/B459 A/B409 A620 A/B410 A/B417 Item Part Std. Description Pkg. Valve Assembly – A620 12699 11823 ALL OTHER MODELS 14220 Hanger Loop w/Screw (Optional) 12494 Nozzle-A620T (.076 Short) 01926 417,A/B417 (.129)
  • Page 9 PARTS LIST 5 - 20 lb. Dry Chemical (Hose & Horn) Aluminum Valve Models A/B457 A400 A/B443 A/B402 A/B479 A411 A/B453 A412 A/B500 A413 B456 Item Part Std. Description Pkg. Valve Assembly – 5, 5½, 6 & 10 Lb 11823 11824 20 Lb.
  • Page 10 PARTS LIST 5-30 lb. Dry Chemical Brass Valve Models B441 B461 B447 B462 B460 B424 Part Std. Item Description Pkg. Valve Assembly – All models 11952 Hanger Loop w/Screw – "B" 15363 Models B441,B447,B460 – 10 lb. Hanger Loop w/Screw – 16694 5 lb., 6 lb., &...

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