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STORED PRESSURE, HAND PORTABLE
2.5 GAL WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
MODEL: WT2.5GAL
Owner's SERVICE MANUAL
No. ZX-UL-SM004 Rev.5
INSTALLATION, OPERATING & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
All fire extinguishers should be installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with the National
Fire Protection Association standard titled "Portable Fire Extinguishers", NFPA-10 and the
requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
When installation, inspection or maintenance is required, it should be performed by certified trained
persons having proper equipment. Fire extinguishers are pressure vessels and must be treated with
respect and handled with care. They are mechanical devices and require periodic maintenance to be
sure that they are ready to operate properly and safely.
Victory strongly recommends that the
maintenance of portable fire extinguishers be done by a trained professional – your local authorized
Victory Distributor.
Victory Corporation makes original factory parts available to ensure proper maintenance – USE OF
SUBSTITUTE PARTS RELEASES VICTORY OF ITS WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS. Victory
parts have machined surfaces and threads that are manufactured to exacting tolerances. O-rings,
hoses, nozzles, and all metal parts meet precise specifications and are subjected to multiple in-house
inspections and tests for acceptability. Only spare parts listed in appendix A should be used. DO
NOT SUBSTITUTE.
WARNING
Do not use this extinguisher on class C fires involving energized electrical equipment, class D
fires or flammable materials that react with water. Protect extinguisher from freezing. Never
include Calcium Chloride within water content
RECHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANY USE
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- Page 1 STORED PRESSURE, HAND PORTABLE 2.5 GAL WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MODEL: WT2.5GAL Owner’s SERVICE MANUAL No. ZX-UL-SM004 Rev.5 INSTALLATION, OPERATING & SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS All fire extinguishers should be installed, inspected, and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association standard titled "Portable Fire Extinguishers", NFPA-10 and the requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
- Page 2 VICTORY CORPORATION DOES NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN OR RECHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. THIS MANUAL IS PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE OF VICTORY 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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Page 3: Installation
INSTALLATION Your layout and particular hazards dictate the placement of fire extinguishers. NFPA-10 requires that hand portable extinguishers with a gross weight less than 40 lbs. be hung with the top of the extinguisher not more than 5 ft. (1.53 m) above the floor. Extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40 lbs. -
Page 4: How To Use
HOW TO USE WARNING Persons expected to use this fire extinguisher should be trained in initiating its operation and in the proper firefighting technique. Familiarize all personnel with this information before an emergency occurs. Failure to start back at a sufficient distance from front edge of the fire or use an inadequate sweeping technique of the agent stream could splash and / or scatter burning materials Remove the extinguisher from its hanger or bracket. -
Page 5: Periodic Inspection Procedures
WARNING Before attempting to disassemble, be sure the extinguisher is completely depressurized. To depressurize – hold the extinguisher in an inverted position and slowly squeeze the discharge handle and lever. See trouble shooting section for more details. Never have any part of your body over the extinguisher while removing the valve assembly. Use a protective shield between you and the valve while charging an extinguisher. -
Page 6: Maintenance
Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position. Fullness determined by weighing or hefting. Operating instructions on nameplate and facing outward. Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing. Examination for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle. Date and initial the inspection tag or record in accordance with NFPA-10 or local requirements MAINTENANCE [NFPA-10] At least once a year or more frequently if circumstances require, maintenance should... - Page 7 Clean extinguisher to remove dirt, grease, or foreign material. Check to make sure that the instruction nameplate is securely attached and legible. NOTE: When cleaning, avoid use of solvents around the pressure gauge. They could seriously damage the plastic gauge face. Weigh the extinguisher and compare with weight printed in the "Maintenance"...
- Page 8 COMPLETE MAINTENANCE – FIVE YEAR TEARDOWN / HYDROTESTING [NFPA-10] Every five years, stored pressure water extinguishers require a five-year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures. When the applicable maintenance procedures are performed during periodic recharging or hydrostatic testing, the five-year requirement shall begin from that date.
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Page 9: Recharging Procedure
CAUTION: Filling by eye alone could cause potentially dangerous overfilling – always use a scale. Water volume range for WT2.5GAL is 2.438-2.563 Gal Carefully center the dip tube and install valve assembly aligning center of gauge with center of nameplate. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
Check extinguisher for leaks by applying detecting fluid or a solution of soapy water to the charging adapter orifice, around the collar O-ring sealing area, cylinder welds and gauge. Remove the charging adapter. Blow nitrogen into the interior of the valve assembly to remove any remaining leak detecting fluid. -
Page 11: Limited Warranty
Defective or damaged gauge De-pressurize and replace. Install the correct Victory pressure gauge using Teflon tape on the gauge threads. Pressure gauge reads outside green Check ambient temperature correlation. De-pressurize and recharge zone or replace Gauge operating pressure differs De-pressurize and replace. Install the correct Victory pressure from label gauge using Teflon tape on the gauge threads. - Page 12 to be defective shall be either repaired or replaced, at Seller’s sole option. Seller neither assumes, nor authorizes any person to assume for it, any other obligation in connection with the sale of products or parts of products. Seller shall not be responsible for system design errors, or inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by buyer or buyer’s representatives.
- Page 13 APPENDIX A...
- Page 14 APPENDIX B Equipment Type Where Used Comments Adjustable Wrench or 19mm Hose Assembly to valve Recommended torque open ended wrench 5Nm (44 in lbs.) Adjustable Wrench or 7/8” open Siphon Tube Assembly to Recommended torque ended wrench valve 8Nm (71 in lbs.) 11mm (7/16”) open ended wrench Pressure Gauge to valve Recommended torque...
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