Amerex 05617 User Manual

OWNERS SERVICE MANUALNO. 05617INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONSforAMEREXHIGH PERFORMANCESTORED PRESSUREWHEELED & STATIONARYDRY CH

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEWARNING: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT ANY LEAKAGE PROBLEM, BE SURE THAT THEAGENT CYLINDER AND HOSE ARE COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZED.W

PARTS LISTfor250 LB. WHEELED / STATIONARY Stored PressureHIGH PERFORMANCEDRY CHEMICAL ExtinguishersWHEELED MODEL 573 ABC 574 REGULAR 575 PURPLE

TECH TIPLay hose straight on ground to its full 50' length.Start first regular loop counter-clockwise byplacing it over the top bracket and betwe

INTRODUCTIONThe Amerex Models 573 (ABC), 574 (REGULAR) & 575 (PURPLE K) STORED PRESSURE WHEELED andSTATIONARY Models 596 (ABC), 597 (REGULAR) &

the extinguisher is filled with the proper amount of chemical is to weigh the unit. The gross weight isindicated on the nameplate (label).Note: Slight

6. Evacuate and ventilate the area immediately after extinguishing the fire. The fumesand smoke from any fire may be hazardous and can be deadly.DISC

PERIODIC INSPECTION PROCEDURES(Monthly or more often if circumstances dictate)[NFPA-10 4-3.2] A “quick check” should be made of the extinguisher for

WARNING: ALWAYS OPEN THE SHUTOFF NOZZLE HANDLE SLOWLY. ANY EVIDENCE OF AGENT INTHE NOZZLE INDICATES THAT THE UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN USED AND THE USE NOTRE

damage. If any of these conditions are found and you doubt the integrity of the cylinder, hydrostatically testto factory test pressure (900 psi, [6.2

E. CHECK AND CALIBRATE REGULATOR GAUGE AT FREQUENT INTERVALS. THE REGULATORGAUGE SHOULD BE USED TO DETERMINE WHEN THE INTENDED CHARGING PRESSURE HASBE

12. Reconnect the hose to the operating valve. Properly coil the hose on the rack and install the nozzle (withthe lever in a closed position) on the m