KIDDE PD1G Multipurpose Consumer Fire Extinguisher Owner’s Manual

Owners Manual

PD1G Multipurpose Consumer Fire Extinguisher

Kidde Safety manufacture and supply a whole range of Fire Protection Products for your Home, Work and Leisure
Fire Extinguishers should be installed in cooking areas, halls, landings, workshops, cars/vehicles, boats, garden sheds, caravans, carried by tradesmen etc.
Smoke Alarms should be installed in every room in the home including loft areas, but excluding kitchens and bathrooms. Should also be installed in boats, caravans and holiday homes.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be installed on each level of the home, especially within living and sleeping areas.
Fire Blankets should be placed near cooking appliances in kitchen areas, in the home/commercial kitchen, caravan/holiday home, boat etc.
Escape Ladder/s kept easily accessible on floors above ground level.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER LABEL

Wood, Paper, Textiles, etc
| This extinguisher can be used on fires involving flammable liquids eg Petrol, Oil, Fat, Paints, Solvents, Grease etc
| This extinguisher can be used on fires involving flammable gases eg Propane, Butane, Acetylene, Natural Gas etc
| This extinguisher can be used on fires involving Electrical Equipment
| The fire rating (numbers listed in blue section of label eg 8A 34B) relates to the ‘size’ of fire that can be tackled by your extinguisher. The greater the numbers, the larger the fire that can be tackled
| This extinguisher meets all required performance and quality standards within the UK.
****| This fire extinguisher container has been pressure tested and passed the required European standards

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY

How to Assemble and Install Your Extinguisher with Bracket provided
WARNING!
Secure the mounting bracket provided with appropriate hardware to ensure the extinguisher cannot fall as personal injury or property damage may result.
Wood screws (not provided) should be used for mounting in wall studs. Mounting in drywall requires special hardware (not provided) such as toggle bolts, mollies or proper screws and inserts to ensure adequate strength. DO NOT mount in drywall with wood screws alone. Mount your extinguisher in an easily accessible and prominent position.
Install extinguisher in a location that does not exceed specified temperature range stated on label.

| When assembling the tightening strap, make sure that the peg of the strap will grip into the hole of the holder (see fig. A)
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| When closing the red lock, the twist locks (X) have to snap in audibly. The white discolouration of the hinge has no negative influence on the durability of the lock (see fig. B)
1kg extinguisher requires one strap, 2kg extinguisher requires 2 straps

FIRE PROCEDURE

Remember
Get everybody outside and safely away from danger area in a safe place.
Call the Fire Brigade by dialling 999 (This number may be prefixed in commercial premises).
Never put yourself, your family or other persons at risk.
Remember – Portable Fire Extinguishers can be used as a first remedy only.

• Use only IF you can get within 2 metres. If you cannot, the fire is TOO BIG – DO NOT
  ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH IT – Call the Fire Brigade immediately!

• Switch off all power supplies to avoid electrocution IF it is safe to do so.

• When faced with flammable gas fires, only attempt to extinguish fire if the Gas supply can be turned off to remove explosion risk.

Close doors on your way out.
Do NOT stop to collect personal items.
FOR FAT AND OIL PAN FIRES: USE A FIRE BLANKET
Fire Extinguishers are not generally recommended for use on this type of fire.

HOW TO USE YOUR KIDDE EXTINGUISHER

1. PULL PIN.
   HOLD UNIT UPRIGHT.

2. STAND BACK 2 METRES.
   AIM AT BASE OF FIRE

3. SQUEEZE LEVER AND SWEEP SIDE TO SIDE

Use upright with PASS technique:
P Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher, stand back 2 metres.
A Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire.
S Squeeze the handle of the fire extinguisher to discharge contents.
S Sweep the fire extinguisher back and forth repeatedly to cover the base of the fire.
After the fire is out, clean up dry powder immediately to avoid corrosion.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully read through these instructions before setting up or installing the extinguisher and before using it for the first time.

• These extinguishers are PRESSURISED containers.
• Propellant gas is compressed nitrogen or compressed air.
• DO NOT incinerate
• Keep AWAY from children
• DO NOT discharge in a person’s face.
• Avoid contact with OR inhalation of extinguisher contents. Extinguisher contents are NON toxic but may cause eye, respiratory or skin irritation. In case of contact, flush eyes or skin with clean, cool water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, contact a doctor IMMEDIATELY. The chemical names of extinguisher contents are printed on the extinguisher label.
• National regulations for the operation of fire extinguishers have to be observed as a matter of urgency.
• If possible, users must be suitably instructed of how to use and made aware of potential dangers of misuse.
• The extinguisher is pressurised. Do not subject to external force or open forcibly.
• Damaged or corroded extinguishers must be depressurised by an authorised person.
• Do not make any changes to the extinguisher – such as welding or soldering.
• Keep the extinguisher clean – only use a damp cloth, not strong cleaning agents.
• Do not subject the extinguisher to direct sunlight.
• Fire extinguishers in vehicles must be securely fastened down using the bracket supplied such that normal vibration and movements do not damage it.
• Only pass on extinguisher to a 3rd party if these instructions are included!
• Full pressure change 0 bar to 18.5 bar; max 500 load cycles.

Functional data on the fire extinguisher with extinguishing agent (user information)
Functional temperature range (related to the extinguishing agent): see printed plate/pictogram Nominal rated operating pressure (sustained pressure extinguisher) at +20°C or amount of propellant gas (pressurised fire extinguisher): see printed plate/pictogram
The data given on the lettering plate relates to the unit in question. The values given here must be followed! Year of production and production number are displayed on the extinguisher cylinder

INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

• Inspect the extinguisher AT LEAST once a month – more frequently if exposed to weather or possible tampering.
• Check the extinguisher is charged. If the extinguisher has a gauge, check the pointer is within the green section. SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS.
• Be sure that the lock pin and tamper seal are intact and in place.
• Check for dents, scratches, corrosion or any other damage.
• Check the discharge nozzle. Make sure it is clean and free of obstructions.
• Discharge and discard after any use.
• WARNING! Never test extinguisher by partially discharging. Loss of pressure will occur and render the extinguisher ineffective. It MUST be replaced immediately.

WHAT THE GAUGE MEANS

Your fire extinguisher is fully charged when the pin is within the central green section of the gauge.
If the pin is within the red sections your extinguisher needs replacing.

Warranty – Keep your Receipt
Kidde Safety Europe Limited warrant that for 6 years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty will not apply to any product which we determine was subjected to misuse, accident or alteration or was operated or maintained other than according to our instructions.
In addition, this warranty only applies to the original end-user purchaser.
All implied warranties with respect to this product, including warranties for merchantability and fitness for the particular purpose, are limited in duration to the period of warranty stated above. Other than the warranties listed above, we make no other warranties, express or implied.
The purchaser’s exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at our option, the repair, replacement, or return for credit of the product. In no event will we, our Dealers or Distributors be liable to the Purchaser or any other person for indirect, consequential, incidental or special damages. This warranty does not effect your statutory rights. To obtain warranty performance, if applicable, the product should be brought to the original place of purchase, or the purchaser may write/call Consumer Information: Kidde Safety Europe Limited, Mathisen Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire SL3 0HB Telephone 0800 917 0722.
Visit our web site on www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
Part Code: 924779/00

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