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BLUESTAR WAS BLUESIL; REMOVE 21777 & 21854; B001880 6-24-2019 CORRECT DISCRIPTION OF 03576 THIS DRAWING IS THE EXCLUSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF AMEREX CORPORATION. IT SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRIT- TEN CONSENT OF AMEREX CORPORATION.
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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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EXTINGUISHERS. THE MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE PORTION OF THIS MANUAL IS PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE OF AMEREX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ONLY. NO INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAN ANTICIPATE ALL POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED IN THE SERVICE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
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Use only the Amerex Model 506B charge, and follow the instructions printed on the carton. Reuse of the 506B charge is permitted if the charge is reclaimed in a clean pail and the freeze point is verified.
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6. Firmly replace the plastic fill tube and fill cylinder with clean water until it overflows (2½ gallons [9½ liters]). NOTE: THE AMEREX WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER STAINLESS STEEL EXTINGUISHERS FILLED WITH WATER WHICH CONTAINS IN EXCESS OF 40 PPM OF CHLORIDES. IN MANY AREAS, WATER INCLUDES HIGH LEVELS OF CHLORIDES.
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Remove defective gauge*, and install a Defective gauge new gauge using Teflon tape on the gauge threads. Contact Amerex if under warranty, Leak in the cylinder otherwise mark "Rejected" and return to owner. * Pressure gauge threads are coated with a special epoxy at the factory.
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Downtube/Retainer Ass'y – 240 03576 Foot Stand w/clip (Black)-240 Model 506B Loaded Stream anti- 24874 freeze charge – Model 240 only Bluestar Lubricant (5 oz. tube) 06247 NOTE: SEE PARTS BOOK FOR BRACKETS AND ADAPTERS PART NOT PICTURED P/N 05601...
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