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NOTES THIS COVERSHEET FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE IN MANUAL. DESCRIPTION: MANUAL OWNER’S SERVICE FOR MODEL 680, 681 WHEELED EXTINGUISHERS ACTUAL PRINTED MATERIAL TO CONSIST OF ATTACHED OVERALL SIZE OF PRINTED DOCUMENT PAGES: 8-1/2” X 11” ON 20 LB PAPER PRINTED MATERIAL TO MATCH ATTACHED IN SADDLE STITCHED BOOKLET FORM PRINT MATERIAL IS TO BE HOLE PUNCHED 3 EACH 1/4”...
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There are substitute parts available which are incorrectly labeled as U/L component parts, some are advertised as Amerex type. None of these meet U/L requirements and all of them void the Amerex extinguisher warranty and U/L listing. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE.
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FOR CLASS-D FIRES INVOLVING LITHIUM ONLY. DO NOT USE EITHER EXTINGUISHER ON CLASS-A,-B, OR-C FIRES. Do not place this extinguisher close to a potential fire hazard. Amerex recommends location at a 50-foot minimum distance from the hazard with an unobstructed access. Avoid placing it in an extremely hot or cold place.
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DISCHARGE TIME (APPROXIMATE) Model 680 – 80 Seconds Model 681 – 120 Seconds EFFECTIVE RANGE OF THE AGENT THROW With Nozzle (both units) – 20 to 30 feet With Applicator (both units) – 4 to 6 feet Hose Length—25 feet SHUTDOWN 1.
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Argon cylinder (with either “T” handle operating lever or by turning the handwheel if so equipped). Observe flow chamber pressure reading to see if it is within the recommended static dead-set pressure parameters for the Models 680 & 681 regulator listed below. Regulator Type Victor Static Dead Set Pressure 120 ±...
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DISCHARGE IN CASE THE LEVER IS ACCIDENTALLY OPENED. 18. Install a new Amerex PN: 07411 Moisture Seal per instructions in the package. Securely connect the discharge hose to the extinguisher. When assembling the hose to the agent cylinder or nozzle to the hose, tighten the coupling ¼...
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WARNING: IF THE PRESSURE READING EXCEEDS THE GIVEN PARAMETERS, QUICKLY CLOSE THE ARGON CYLINDER “T” HANDLE OR HANDWHEEL VALVE, AND VENT THE PRESSURE BY OPENING THE FLOW CHAMBER BALL VALVE. REGULATORS CANNOT BE FIELD ADJUSTED. THEY MUST BE REPLACED IF FOUND TO BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.
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Argon cylinder from the extinguisher 6. Fill the agent cylinder with the proper amount of Amerex Class-D Powder (Model 680 – capacity 150 lbs., Super D [Sodium Chloride] or Model 681 – capacity 250 lbs. Copper). Lubricate the fill cap gasket. Install the fill cap, and tighten securely.
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