Amerex 630 Installation, Operating & Servicing Instructions

Amerex 630 Installation, Operating & Servicing Instructions

33 gallon foam wheeled extinguisher

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DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE FOR ACTUAL MANUAL. INTERNAL USE ONLY.
PART
05615
MANUAL SERVICE OWNERS 630
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THIS COVERSHEET FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE IN MANUAL.
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DESCRIPTION: MANUAL OWNER'S SERVICE FOR MODEL 630 WHEELED EXTINGUISHER
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ACTUAL PRINTED MATERIAL TO CONSIST OF ATTACHED
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OVERALL SIZE OF PRINTED DOCUMENT PAGES 8-1/2" X 11" ON 20 LB PAPER
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PRINTED MATERIAL TO MATCH ATTACHED IN SADDLE STITCHED BOOKLET FORM
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PRINT MATERIAL IS TO BE HOLE PUNCHED 3 EACH 1/4" HOLES DOWN LEFT SIDE FOR STD 3-RING BINDER
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CURENT REVISION DATE: 4/20
REV
E
Update Manual in Publisher
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Updated for 2.31 GL Charge
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REFRESHED LAYOUT DESIGN
THIS DRAWING IS THE EXCLUSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF AMEREX
CORPORATION. IT SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED, USED OR DISCLOSED TO OTHERS
PN 05615
COVER SHEET
TITLE
DRAWING CHANGE
DATE CREATED
2/3/98
NOTES
BY
JH
JH
CT
CREATED BY
REV.
MS
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ECN#
DATE
B000772
8-6-15
B000961
2-15-16
B002026
4/29/20
CK'D
04/2020

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  • Page 1 NOTES THIS COVERSHEET FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY - DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE IN MANUAL. DESCRIPTION: MANUAL OWNER’S SERVICE FOR MODEL 630 WHEELED EXTINGUISHER 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”...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Amerex Model 630 33 gal. Wheeled foam fire extinguisher provides large-volume Class-A and Class-B fire- fighting capability. The Model 630 can be transported and operated by one person. The alcohol-resistant AR- AFFF foam charge makes it particularly effective on fires and spills involving hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, ketones, and gasohols.
  • Page 4: Installation

    INSTALLATION Do not place this extinguisher close to a potential fire hazard. Amerex recommends location no less than a 50 -foot (15 meters) distance from the hazard while leaving an unobstructed access. Avoid placing it in an extremely hot or cold place. The operational temperature range for this extinguisher is +35°F to +120°F (+2°C to +49°C).
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    THE FOAM CHARGE IN THIS EXTINGUISHER MUST BE REPLACED EVERY THREE YEARS PER NFPA 10. USE ONLY THE AMEREX MODEL 534 CHARGE. USE OF ANY OTHER AGENTS OR SUBSTITUTES WILL VOID THE UL LISTING AND AMEREX WARRANTY. SEE THE RECHARGE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR THE APPROPRIATE EMPTYING AND RECHARGING INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 6 Wheeled extinguishers (Model 630) – Inspect the wheels to insure they rotate freely. Lubricate as required. WARNING: ALWAYS OPEN THE SHUTOFF NOZZLE HANDLE SLOWLY. ANY PRESSURE IN THE AGENT CYLINDER WILL CAUSE THE EXTINGUISHER TO DISCHARGE. BE PREPARED FOR A POSSIBLE DISCHARGE AND NOZZLE RECOIL. ANY EVIDENCE OF AGENT IN THE NOZZLE INDICATES THAT THE UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN USED AND THE USE NOT REPORTED.
  • Page 7: Recharging Procedure

    DISCHARGE IN CASE THE LEVER IS ACCIDENTALLY OPENED. 14. 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...
  • Page 8 WARNING: DO NOT OVERFILL THE EXTINGUISHER. THIS COULD CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OR PREMATURE RUPTURE OF THE SAFETY DISC. 6. Install an Amerex PN 03817 23 cu. Ft. nitrogen cylinder (pressurized to 2015 psi). Remove the shipping cap, tighten the wing nuts securely, and attach the nitrogen hose.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide

    NOTE: Only tighten the large hex nut of the assembly. The small round nut containing the holes is factory set to a specific torque value. Do not attempt to adjust. If damaged or ruptured, replace complete Amerex PN 03787/07665 safety disc assembly. PN 05615...
  • Page 10 Guide to Proper Installation of Hose on Wheeled or Stationary Fire Extinguishers Connect hose coupling to outlet on the extinguisher. Lay hose straight on ground to its full 50- foot. length. Start first regular loop counter-clockwise placing between side brackets and over the top bracket.

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