ABOUT :
Fire extinguishers must be serviced in order to operate properly between the time intervals stipulated and also to avoid a potential hazard to person in its vicinity or to those who operate or recharge the extinguishers. This guide lays down the recommendation for the intended Installation, Operation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging of the extinguisher.
SUITABILITY OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Fire Extinguisher suitability is based on the extinguishing media. Refer following tabel shows suitability based on type of media :
| Sr No. | Type Of Media | Suitability Of Classes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mono - ammonium Phosphate | A, B & C |
| 2 | SBC | B & C |
| 3 | Water with Additive | A |
| 4 | Mechanical Foam | A & B |
INSTALLATION
- Inspect the Extinguisher for it's completeness of supply and check with packing and dispatch documents before installation
- Check the Extinguisher for any damage in transit and also check the stamp of approval before installation. The seal and tamper indicators are not broken or missing.
- Fire Extinguisher should be installed in designated location without obstructions.
- Pressure should be readable to indicate operable pressure range and full of extinguishing media.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Keep the extinguisher upright.
- Remove safety pin.
- Break seal only in case of fire.
- Keep away from heat.
- Do not rely partially used or discharges extinguisher.
- Check pressure gauge periodically
INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Fire Extinguisher shall be checked to ensure following :
- The seals and tamper indicators are not broken or missing.
- It is full (by weighing or lifting).
- It is not obviously damaged, corroded, leaking or has clogged nozzle.
MAINTENANCE
- Examine and verify that pressure gauge is working properly for indicating internal pressure of the extinguisher
- Examine extinguisher body externally. Damaged or corroded extinguisher should be replaced.
RECHARGING
- Recharge the extinguisher after any use.
- Recharge the Extinguisher as per manufacturer's recommendation.
- Replace the extinguisher with same class and at least equal rating in case of out of service.
- Recharge the extinguisher with mass as specified on the label.
- Perform leak test on Stored Pressure and self expelling types of Fire Extinguishers.
WARNING AND CAUTION
- Fire Extinguisher must be completely depressurized before any attempt is made to remove the valve for Maintenance, Hydro Test or Recharging
- Never has any part of your body over the extinguisher while removing the valve assembly.
- Do not puncture the extinguisher body.
- Keep the extinguisher in cool place.
- Maintenance, Servicing and recharging shall be performed by trained person.
- Stored Pressure type Fire Extinguishers shall be pressurized only to charging pressure specified on the FE nameplate.
- Do not convert Fire Extinguisher from one type to another.