smartwares FEX-15230 Powder Extinguisher Instruction Manual

smartwares FEX-15230 Powder Extinguisher

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TIIIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS UNDER PRESSURE. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TllESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE DANGEROUS

Safety instructions

• Under no circumstances should part of the fire extinguisher tamper wi1h or should an effort be made to remove parts. Under no circumstances should someone by to loosen or remove a valve from a pressurized cylinder. Fur1hennore, under no circumstance, should someone remove a valve from an empty cylinder, unless this person has been specially authorised lo do so and has the necessary knowledge and equipment to prevent damage to the valve, the cylinder, properties or persons.
• A fire extinguisher is only supplied for the use for which it is designed and under no circumstances should N be be used for other purposes. Do not misuse the fire extinguisher by playing with it and da nice. spray It for purposes other than extinguishing fires.
• Do not change anything on the fire extinguisher and do not ccnvert ii in any way! This can be dangerous and result in damage to the user or third parties. Changes invalidate the original design and frus1rate the approvals given by the agencies concerned. The pressure resistance of the cylinder can be seriously disrupted by unapproved changes.
• Do not buy to saw, drill or weld in or on the cylinder.
• Do not put the fire extinguisher in hot ar boiling water or clase lo heat 90Urt86, such as radiators, electric heaters, open fires or other applications that generate heal
• The information given on the fire extinguisher, including the stamped numbers and labels, is important for the maintenance and refilling of the cylinder and may nm be removed or changed.
• Do not throw the cylinder and do not drop it from a height, as this can cause damage to the fire extinguisher.
• Do not throw the cylinder into the fire, as this can cause serious crack formation.
• Do not try to flatten the fire extinguisher, press it together or drive over N. Do not use the device as a hammer, door hanger, buttress, wedge, bracket or any applicatiD11 ether than for which the device is designed.
• Do not use the fire extinguisher lo refill paint guns or Call. her air-operated weapoos.
• Do not use the valves and cylinde11 for driving machines.
• The content of a CO2 fire extinguisher may not be used for rapidly cooling or freezing food or other products.
• Furthermore, It must not ba used for injecting carbon dioxide into beverages.
• When using the fire extinguisher, never spray into the face of humans or animals.
• When a fire extinguisher has been fully or partly emptied, do not hang ii back Dl1 the wall bracket, but have the fire extinguisher refilled by a qualified service company (NEN2559).

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING

• A fire extinguisher should be hung on the accompanying suspension bracket at a level best suited ta the user.
• Portable fire extinguishe11 can weigh up to 20 kg.
• That is why tt is ab6olutely necessary if a fire extinguisher is mounted Dl1 the wall that N is moun1ed properly and finnly anchored with the right brackets and the right mounting material.
• Fire extinguishers must be hung and ins1alled in accordance with the directives. Fire extinguishers must be hung in conspicuous places where they can be seen easily by persons using an escape route, such as &lCits, corridors, stairwells, halls and landings. Fire extinguishers should not be hung in places
• where a fire could block the access ta the exlinguishe11 or in small corridors wh818 they could be knocked down or wrenched off the wall.

Detennillllion of location

• Some points for special attention:
• Avoid direct contact between the fire extinguisher and sunlight and/or a heat source as much as possible so that the temperature indicated an the device is not exceeded.
• The extinguisher must be easily acceesible.
• The instructions and the pressure meter on the extinguisher must be easy lo read.
• The mounting height must be be’-1 1 and 1.5 metre above the floor.

Maintenance

• Keep the fire extinguisher clean. Do so with a damp cloth.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
• Check the pressure on the mater 4x a year.
• The pointer must be in the green one.
• Check the locking pin 4x a year. It must be placed.
• Major repai11 Dl1 the fire extinguisher should be carried out at least once every two years by an EXPERT. The toe service mechanic will sign off the extinguisher wi1h a new inspection sticker listing the date of inspection.

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Note the instructions below concerning the use of the extinguisher. The extinguisher is suitable for extinguishing (sea symbols an your extinguisher/ spray)

• A
  • Features: Solid substances generally of organic origin that usually burn forming cinders
  • Example: Wood, paper, synthetic materials,coal
• B
  • Features: Liquids and liquefiable solids
  • Example: Oil, petrol, alcohol, some synthetic materials, grease, bitumen
• C
  • Features: Gases
  • Example: Propane, butane, natural gas
• F
  • Features: Putting out very hot oils and fats
  • Example: Frying fat, cooking oil

Use of Tha fire extinguisher

1. Fight the fire according to the way the wind is blowing (1).
2. Extinguish a burning surface from front to back (2).
3. Extinguish by squee2ing the lever a number of times. Do not empty the extinguisher all at Dile time.
4. Extinguish dripping liquids from the top to Bollom, preferably with several extinguishers at the same time.
5. For larger fires use several extinguishers at the same time.
6. Always be prepared for re-ignition.
7. Replace fire extinguisher directly after each use.

CO2 EXTINGUISHER

• The CO2 extinguisher expels oxygen.
• Ventilate the room well after extinguishing.
• Avoid direct contact with the skin.
• During extinguishing, hold the handle and not the nozzle to pment the risk offering.

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