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INTRODUCTION
PREPARING YOUR NEW EXTINGUISHER FOR USE
WARNING:
THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY EMPTY.
AFTER INITIAL PREPARATIONS, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE RECHARGING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PLACING IT INTO SERVICE.
1. Remove all wrappings, straps and pallet retaining bolts.
2. Examine the extinguisher for shipping damage. Check to make sure that you have received the
dry chemical charges that are shipped with the extinguisher (ABC and PURPLE K (two) 2 - 50
lb. pails and 1 (one) 25 lb. pail; REGULAR – three (3) 50 lb. pails).
3. Fill the extinguisher by carefully following the Recharge instructions.
4. Remove the nitrogen cylinder protective shipping cap. Save the cap as it must be installed
whenever a charged nitrogen cylinder is transported. Remove temporary (shipping) ring pin and
install large ring pin.
5. Install new lockwire seal. Check the nitrogen cylinder pressure. The gauge should read
approximately 2015 psig (13.9 mPa) at 70ºF (21ºC) ambient temperature. See the
"Troubleshooting Guide" for pressure-temperature allowances. The lockwire seal should be
intact.
6. Remove (and save) the Safety Vent Plug installed on all "T" handle nitrogen valves. Connect
the nitrogen supply hose firmly to the nitrogen cylinder valve. Make sure that there are no kinks
in this hose.
7. Disconnect the discharge hose assembly from the agent cylinder. Make sure that the hose and
nozzle are unobstructed and that the Moisture Seal is undamaged and properly seated on the
agent cylinder discharge fitting. Reconnect the discharge hose to the agent cylinder and with
the nozzle in the closed (forward) position, place it on the storage rack. (See Page 11 )
8. Record the date the unit is being placed into service on the inspection tag and attach it to the
extinguisher.
9. Remove the caution (not charged) tag.
THIS MANUAL IS ATTACHED TO EVERY NEW EXTINGUISHER SHIPPED FROM THE
FACTORY. IT CONTAINS VALUABLE INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE STUDIED BY
EVERYONE WHO WILL USE OR SERVICE THE EXTINGUISHER. THE MANUAL SHOULD
BE STORED IN A CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR EASY REFERENCE.
