Manual for 30 lb. hand portable Class D extinguishers.pdf - Amerex ...
Manual for 30 lb. hand portable Class D extinguishers.pdf - Amerex ...
Manual for 30 lb. hand portable Class D extinguishers.pdf - Amerex ...
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INTRODUCTION<br />
The <strong>Amerex</strong> Model 570/B570 <strong>30</strong> <strong>lb</strong>. (13.6 KG) Stored Pressure <strong>Class</strong> D fire extinguisher contains<br />
Sodium Chloride dry powder which has been tested and approved by Factory Mutual Systems (FM) <strong>for</strong><br />
use on the combustible metals listed in the table below. The heavy duty cylinder, valve assembly and<br />
hose/extension wand has been designed with innovative and dependable fire fighting capabilities as<br />
well as long life and ease of service. The unique soft flow extension applicator allows a continuous,<br />
even distribution of the dry powder agent while the operator stands a safe distance from the burning<br />
material. Easy to read instruction labels provide a quick and convenient guide to proper uses. This<br />
manual should be used as a guide <strong>for</strong> installing, operating and servicing this extinguisher. The best<br />
place to have your extinguisher serviced and recharged is your authorized <strong>Amerex</strong> distributor who has<br />
the professional experience and equipment to do it properly.<br />
USE MODEL 570/B570 EXTINGUISHER ON CLASS D BURNING METALS ONLY<br />
Extinguishing Capacity of Model 570/B570<br />
Approximate Hazard Size<br />
HAZARD AREA QUANTITY<br />
(ft²) (m²) (<strong>lb</strong>s) (kg)<br />
Magnesium Chips 4 .37 6 2.72<br />
Sodium Spill 5 .46 5 2.26<br />
(depth over ½ inch [1.3 cm]) 3 .27 6 2.72<br />
Potassium Spill 5 .46 5 2.26<br />
(depth over ½ inch [1.3 cm]) 3 .27 6 2.72<br />
Sodium Potassium Alloy Spill 3 .27 2 .90<br />
The model 570/B570 <strong>extinguishers</strong> have been manufactured and tested in accordance with the<br />
applicable standards of Factory Mutual to ANSI/UL 711 and ANSI/UL 299. It also complies with<br />
industry standards as presented in the National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 10 "Standard<br />
<strong>for</strong> Portable Fire Extinguishers."<br />
AMEREX CORPORATION DOES NOT SERVICE, MAINTAIN OR RECHARGE FIRE<br />
EXTINGUISHERS. THIS MANUAL IS PUBLISHED AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST<br />
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND<br />
RECHARGE OF AMEREX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ONLY. NO INSTRUCTION<br />
MANUAL CAN ANTICIPATE ALL POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS THAT MAY BE<br />
ENCOUNTERED IN THE SERVICE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. DUE TO THE<br />
POSSIBILITY THAT PRIOR SERVICE PERFORMED ON THIS EQUIPMENT MAY<br />
HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY DONE, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ALL<br />
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES IN THIS MANUAL BE CAREFULLY<br />
OBSERVED. FAILURE TO HEED THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN<br />
SERIOUS INJURY. AMEREX ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR SERVICE,<br />
MAINTENANCE OR RECHARGE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS BY PUBLISHING THIS<br />
MANUAL.<br />
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