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REVISED PAGE 3, WARNING NOTE B, 25 PSI WAS 125 PSI B001233 12-02-16 REFRESHED LAYOUT DESIGN B002026 4/29/20 THIS DRAWING IS THE EXCLUSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF AMEREX CORPORATION. IT SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS PN 05607 04/2020...
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There are substitute parts available that are incorrectly labeled as UL component parts, some are advertised as Amerex type. None of these meet UL requirements, and all of them void the Amerex extinguisher warranty and UL listing. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE.
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3. Check the date when last recharged. The foam charge must be replaced every 3 years with the proper Amerex charge (Model 502/504 AR-AFFF charge for models 250, 252 and 254). If the extinguisher is to be hydrostatically tested, do not reuse the charge even if within a three-year cycle (the foaming action will make it almost impossible to get complete charge back into the extinguisher).
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THE FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT IN THIS EXTINGUISHER MUST BE COMPLETELY REPLACED EVERY 3 YEARS. Use only the Amerex Model 502/504 AR-AFFF charge to retain the UL approval and manufacturer’s warranty. Substitute charges could make the extinguisher less effective. WARNING: Before attempting to recharge be sure this extinguisher is completely depressurized.
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1. Fill cylinder with 1.41 gallons (5.34 liters) [11.70 lbs. (5.31 kg)] of clean tap or distilled water. 2. Slowly add an Amerex 502/504 AR-AFFF charge to the water. The liquid level shall now be close to the bottom of the fill tube.
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Remove gauge*, and reinstall using Teflon tape on the gauge threads. threads Remove defective gauge*, and install a new gauge using Teflon tape on Defective gauge the gauge threads. Contact Amerex if under warranty, otherwise mark "Rejected" and return to Leak in the cylinder owner. Broken footstand Install new footstand Pressure gauge threads are coated with a special epoxy at the factory.
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