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DRAWING CHANGE ECN# DATE MANUAL UPDATE TO PUBLISHER B000552 03-18-15 REFRESHED LAYOUT DESIGN; REVISED TITLE 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 05605 04/2020...
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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 void the Amerex extinguisher warranty and UL listing. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE THIS EXTINGUISHER CLOSE TO A POTENTIAL FIRE. Do not place this extinguisher close to a potential fire hazard. Amerex recommends location no less than a 50 -foot distance from the hazard while leaving an unobstructed access. Avoid placing it in an extremely hot or cold place.
OPERATION NOTE: Persons expected to use this extinguisher shall be trained in initiating its operation and in the proper fire-fighting technique. Familiarize all personnel with this information before an emergency occurs. 1. Move the extinguisher to within approximately 50 feet of the fire site and keep extinguisher upright. Remove pull pin and pull “T”...
2. Inspect the extinguisher for damaged, missing, or substitute parts. A careful inspection shall be made of the safety relief (MODELS 450, 451 & 452) to make sure that it has not ruptured, corroded, or been tampered with. ONLY FACTORY-REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE APPROVED FOR USE ON AMEREX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
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All extinguisher and service equipment components, fittings, and adapters must be in good condition and properly connected. The only regulator used on Amerex dry chemical regulated wheeled extinguishers is Victor PN 1333, Model 450E. NOTE: Prior to performing minimum-flow check, make sure that the nitrogen cylinder valve (“T”...
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WARNING: IF THE PRESSURE READING EXCEEDS THE GIVEN PARAMETERS, QUICKLY CLOSE THE NITROGEN 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. R-c.
DISCHARGE IN CASE THE LEVER IS ACCIDENTALLY OPENED. 14. Install a new Amerex 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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NOTE: Proper procedure for recharging any dry chemical extinguisher includes the use of a closed recovery system (NFPA 10). Getz Equipment offers several systems ideal for this application that provide for the recovery of the remaining agent by direct discharge into the system, trapping the “fines”...
NOTE: Only tighten the large hex nut of the assembly. (Models 450, 451, assembly. The small round nut containing the holes is factory set 452) to a specific torque value. Do not attempt to adjust. If damaged or ruptured, replace complete Amerex Safety Disc Assembly. PN 05605 04/2020...
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Guide to Proper Installation of Hose on Wheeled Fire Extinguishers Connect hose coupling to outlet on the extinguisher. Lay hose straight on ground to its full 50-foot. (15.24 m) length. Start first regular loop counter-clockwise by placing between side brackets and over the top bracket.
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