Amerex 08220 User Manual

OWNERS SERVICE MANUAL NO. 08220 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS for AMEREX MODEL 570/B570 30 POUND (13.6 KG) CLASS D STORED PRE

9 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS For Hose and Extension Applicator Model 570/B570 Extinguisher Installation

10 Item No. Part No. Description Std.Pkg.1 1A 11952 17144 Valve Assembly Hanger Loop & Screw B570 1 2 05240 Collar O-Ring Coll

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1INTRODUCTION The Amerex Model 570/B570 30 lb. (13.6 KG) Stored Pressure Class D fire extinguisher contains Sodium Chloride dry powder which has bee

2 WARNINGS USE THIS EXTINGUISHER ONLY ON CLASS D BURNING METALS. CLASS D FIRES NORMALLY GENERATE EXTREMELY HIGH HEAT. AMEREX RECOMMENDS THE USE OF

3 IN CASE OF FIRE 1. HAVE EVERYONE EVACUATE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY! 2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EVEN IF THE FIRE APPEARS TO BE SMALL! THE FIRE DEP

4INSPECTION INSPECTION (NFPA-10) is a "quick check" intended to give reasonable assurance that an extinguisher is fully charged and operab

55. Visually inspect the pressure gauge: a. if bent, damaged or improper gauge, depressurize and replace b. if pressure is low, check for leaks c

64. Use a regulated pressurizing source of ARGON ONLY. Set the regulator to no more than 220 psi (1520 kPa). 5. Check and calibrate regulator gau

7the extinguisher with argon to 195 psi (1345 kPa). When the desired pressure has been reached, release the operating lever. Shut off Argon supply

8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING: CHECK TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF A LEAK BEFORE THE EXTINGUISHER IS DEPRESSURIZED. LEAKAGE REPAIRS WILL REQUIRE DE