Amerex B571 Installation, Operating & Servicing Instructions

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DO NOT PRINT THIS PAGE FOR ACTUAL MANUAL. INTERNAL USE ONLY.
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05619
MANUAL OWNERS SERVICE B571
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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 B571 PORTABLE 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
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PUBLISHER FILE CREATED; 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 05619
COVER SHEET
TITLE
DRAWING CHANGE
DATE CREATED
7/10/98
NOTES
BY
CT
CREATED BY
REV.
MS
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ECN#
DATE
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 B571 PORTABLE 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 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.
  • Page 3 LOCATION TO REACH IT. 5. Do not place this extinguisher close to a potential fire hazard. Amerex recommends location no less than a 50-foot from the hazard, leaving unobstructed access. Avoid placing it in an extremely hot or cold place.
  • Page 4 5. To avoid re-ignition, allow metal to cool before cleanup. 6. Evacuate and ventilate the area immediately after use. The fumes and smoke from any fire may be hazardous and can be deadly. Model 571/B571 Discharge time (approximate): 24 seconds...
  • Page 5 (label). Recharge the extinguisher if weight is not within indicated allowable tolerances. (See instructions in "Recharge Procedure".) 4. Check the date of manufacture stamped on the bottom of the extinguisher for model B571 and on the wall hanger loop for model 571. Cylinder must be hydrostatically (proof-pressure) tested every 12 years to the test pressure indicated on the nameplate (585 psi [4035 kPa]).
  • Page 6 4. Remove any dry powder remaining in the cylinder. Properly dispose of any dry powder that is contaminated or caked. 5. Inspect the cylinder interior following CGA Visual Inspection Standard, Pamphlet C-6. 6. Fill the cylinder with 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) of Amerex Copper Powder, which has been kept free of moisture and contamination. PN 05619...
  • Page 7 When the applicable maintenance procedures are performed during periodic recharging, the six- year requirement shall begin from that date. NOTE: Some states require Complete Maintenance on an Annual Basis. Check with your Amerex servicing distributor to see if this applies to you. NFPA 10 requires that a "verification of service"...
  • Page 8 * Pressure gauge threads are coated with a special epoxy at the factory. For easy removal, soak the valve assembly in hot water (180°F [82°C]) for two to four minutes. Remove gauge with a 1/16" open-end wrench. FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS SEE THE AMEREX PORTABLE AND WHEELED PARTS BOOK PN 27277 AVAILABLE AT http://www.amerex-fire.com UNDER MANUALS OF THE RESOURCE SELECTION.

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