(1) HOLD UPRIGHT
PULL RING PIN
(to snap safety
seal)
(2) START BACK 10
FEET AIM AT
BASE OF FIRE
(3) SQUEEZE LEVER
SWEEP SIDE TO
SIDE
INTRODUCTION
This fire extinguisher has been
manufactured by Amorex to heavy
duty.
Industrial
application
specifications,
designed
with
dependable
fire
fighting
capabilities, long life and ease of
servicing as the prime objectives.
Constant
quality
control
and
modern
manufacturing
facilities
assure you of the best value for
your fire fighting dollar. Amorex
Pride
In
Its
workmanship
is
reflected In its guarantee to repair
or replace any extinguisher which
evidences any defect for a full five
years. (For warranty restrictions
please
see
your
Amorex
distributor.)
IMPORTANT
Stored pressure Water and AFFF
extinguishers are shipped empty
from the factory. The unit must be
filled and pressurized before being
placed Into service.
CAUTION
Do not use Water or
AFFF extinguishers as
protection
against
cooking grease fires or
water base flammable
liquid
fires
such
as
Alcohols or Keytones
(Acetone, MEK). Use
may be Ineffective or
result In spreading the
fire.
Dry Chemical, Halon 1211 and
Carbon Dioxide extinguishers are
shipped factory charged. Do not
text your extinguisher since even
a small amount of discharge could
cause It to slowly lose the rest of
its charge, rendering it useless In
case of a fire.
CAUTION
Use of dry chemical
agent extinguishers on
fires involving delicate
electronic equipment or
aircraft
is
not
recommended. It may
successfully extinguish
the fire but may damage
the equipment beyond
repair.
INSTALLATION
Hang your extinguisher in an;
accessible location with the top
3 1/2 to 5 feet above the floor and
near a doorway. Do not hang it
where you would have to walk
through a possible fire to reach it.
Do not hang II In on extremely
hot
or
cold
location
(the
nameplate on the extinguisher
tells you the exact temperatures it
can withstand). Never throw it in
a fire as it could explode.
Keep it out of the reach of small
children.
IN CASE OF A FIRE
1.
Have everyone evacuate the
area immediately.
2.
Call the fire department even
if the fire appears to be small
The fire dept phone number
should be posted at each
phone.
3.
Use
your
extinguisher
properly, according to the
instructions on the nameplate
and In this manual. A large
fire
should
be
fought
by
professionals. Be prepared to
leave the area if the fire
cannot
be
immediately
controlled.
REMEMBER
Extinguishers
are
a
first
aid
appliance. Discharge times for
the various types are listed below.
Evacuate the area if the fire
appears to be out of control.
DISCHARGE TIMES
Stored Pressure Water. AFFF-
45 - 65 seconds
Dry Chemical (2 1/2 lb · 20lb )
10 - 30 seconds.
Holon 1211 (2 1/2, lb. 20 lb.)
10 - 23 seconds
Carbon Dioxide ( 5lb. - 20 lb.)
10 - 19 seconds
HOW TO USE
1.
HOLD THE EXTINGUISHER
UPRIGHT AND PULL THE
RING PIN SNAPPING THE
PLASTIC SEAL.
2.
STAND BACK 8 T0 10 FEET
FROM THE FIRE AND AIM
AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE
NEAREST YOU
3.
KEEPING
THE
EXTINGUISHER
UPRIGHT.
SQUEEZE
THE
HANDLES
TOGETHER TO DISCHARGE
AND SWEEP FROM SIDE
TO SIDE. MOVE CLOSER
AS
THE
FIRE
IS
EXTINGUISHED. BUT NOT
SO CLOSE AS TO SCATTER
THE BURNING MATERIAL.
4.
WHEN THE FIRE IS OUT,
WATCH FOR RE-IGNITION.
5.
EVACUATE
AND
VENTILATE
THE
AREA
IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.
THE FUMES AND SMOKE
FROM ANY FIRE MAY BE
HAZARDOUS AND CAN BE
DEADLY.
THESE
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. WHICH ARE
ALSO ON THE EXTINGUISHER
NAMEPLATE. DIRECT YOU IN
THE PROPER USE OF THIS
UNIT.
IMPORTANT
INSPECTION RECORD
FASTEN TO
EXTINGUISHER
BEFORE INSTALLATION
DO NOT REMOVE
FOLLOW INSPECTION
INSTRUCTIONS IN MANUAL
AND ON EXTINGUISHER.
DATE
INSPECTED BY
HAVE EXTINGUISHER
PROFESSIONALLY
MAINTAINED AND RECHARGED
IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANY USE.