First Alert FE3A40GR User Manual page 2

CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
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4. Record all inspection and maintenance dates on the tag included
with the fire extinguisher.
5. When you finish inspecting the fire extinguisher, always put it back
onto the mounting device. Make sure the safety seal is intact.
For more information about fire extinguishers, consult the NFPA
Standard #10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers," available from the National
Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169,
USA.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE
EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
• Make sure your extinguisher may be safely and effectively
used on the small fire you want to fight. Always use extreme
caution when fighting any fire. Fight a fire only where there is
a clear escape path to allow you to get out safely if the fire
gets worse.
• Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if
necessary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes.
Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death.
• Always stand back far enough away from the fire—near
an exit—and make sure nothing is between you and your
escape route. If you get too close to a fire, you risk getting
burned or hit by splattering material like grease. If the fire is
too hot or smoky for you to get within 10 feet (3 meters), DO
NOT try to fight the fire yourself. Evacuate immediately and
call the Fire Department. Stand back no less than 10 feet (3
meters) from the fire.
• For fires on a kitchen stove, turn oven or burners off
immediately if possible. If you can't reach the oven or burner
controls safely, extinguish the fire first, then turn them off.
• Fight the fire from an upwind direction with your back to any
strong air current. Trying to fight a fire with currents blowing
towards you can result in serious injury.
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
This unit will not operate when it is on the mounting device.
The extinguisher must be removed from the mounting device
or it cannot discharge its contents to fight a fire.
Aim Nozzle at
Break Seal
Base of Fire
and Pull Out
the Safety Pin
1. Lift the extinguisher off the mounting device and remove nozzle
from the holding strap. If your fire extinguisher came with a metal
bracket, unbuckle the metal strap to remove the extinguisher
from the mounting device.
2. Hold the unit firmly in an upright position. Pull out the safety pin
to break the safety seal or tamper indicator. Make sure the extin-
guisher nozzle faces away from you.
3. Stand back from the fire at least 10 feet (3 meters), and make sure
the fire is not between you and your exit.
4. Hold the extinguisher upright and aim the nozzle at the base of
the fire.
5. Press the lever to discharge the powder.
6. Sweep the spray at the base of the burning material, using quick
side-to-side motions. (If the spray scatters the fire, move back.)
7. Move slowly towards the fire as the extinguisher spray pushes
the fire back. Maintain a 10-foot (3 meter) distance between you
and the front of the fire at all times.
8. Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make
sure the fire is completely out. Flashbacks are common with fires.
9. For kitchen fires on a kitchen stove, turn off the stove immediately
if possible, otherwise as soon as it is safe.
10. If you suspect a fire had an electrical origin, shut off the electrical
power, if possible, without eliminating your escape route. Do not
touch electrical wires or appliances.
11. After you have completely discharged your extinguisher, leave the
building and close all the doors behind you.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
Do not turn the electrical power back on or plug in any appliances
until the area has been cleaned up completely. It is very important
to remove the powder from electrical equipment after a fire. If the
powder gets wet, it can conduct electricity. (Using a dry chemical
extinguisher on wet electrical equipment may be hazardous for this
reason.) This may worsen an electrical leakage problem, impair the
equipment's insulation, or create an electrical shock hazard.
Press Lever To
Discharge Powder
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AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED, Continued
If the fire was on a kitchen stove:
• Make sure the oven and all burners are turned off.
• Clean up the powder completely before using the stove or oven.
See "How to Clean After Using a Fire Extinguisher". Ventilate the
area thoroughly.
If you think the fire had an electrical origin:
• Shut off the electrical power, if possible--do not touch any
electrical wires or appliances.
• Leave the building and close all doors behind you. Call the Fire
Department and have them inspect the entire house. As soon as
they say it's safe to return, ventilate the area thoroughly.
• Have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system. Do not
turn the power back on or plug in any electrical equipment until
the inspection has been completed.
HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
NOTE: The powder spray from the extinguisher may spread over a
wide area, and may soil upholstery, carpets and walls.
• Sweep/vacuum up as much of the powder as possible. Then use
a damp cloth to wipe off the remaining agent.
• If you have any questions about cleaning appliances that the
agent has come into contact with, please contact the appliance
manufacturer.
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
This fire extinguisher is rechargeable by a certified fire equipment
dealer, regardless of how much of the content was used.
Once a year, a certified fire equipment dealer, in accordance with the
service manual identified on the fire extinguisher label, should service
the fire extinguisher. Please refer to your local telephone directory for
a certified dealer.
Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any
circumstances. Do not try to remove the hose, nozzle or valve
assembly. This is a pressurized device that can cause serious
injury if tampered with.
If there is a problem and it is still under warranty, please see "How to
Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER
If you choose not to have a used extinguisher refilled or a non-working
unit repaired, take it outdoors, turn it upside down, and discharge it
completely. Dispose of the empty unit properly, and replace it with a
new fire extinguisher.
Never puncture, burn or expose this fire extinguisher to tempera-
tures over 150° F (66° C) even if it is fully discharged. The contents
are under pressure and it could explode.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of First Alert
warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component
of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or
component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be
made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your
exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage result-
ing from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product,
use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating
instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than
BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not
cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except
to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration
to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces, or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service:
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your
retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Central
Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist in serving you, please
have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
Address: 303 Nelson Avenue, Neosho, MO 64850-8806
First Alert ® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under
license.
® brand products,
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