HOUSEGARD Firephant Fire Extinguisher User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- HOUSEGARD
Table of Contents
Firephant Fire Extinguisher
User Manual
USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT! Read these instructions carefully before using the device.
Keep it for future reference.
Your new powder extinguisher contains a highly effective ABC powder intended
for extinguishing fires in various materials such as wood, paper, cloth,
flammable liquids and chemicals. This fire extinguisher can also be used on
fires in electrical installations up to 1000 Volts.
THIS PACKAGING CONTAINS
- Fire extinguisher
- Wall bracket
- Hose (Does not apply on 1 kg model)
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
When unpacking the extinguisher, please check that the manometer needle points
in the green sector. Check that the safety pin is mounted and sealed. Make
sure that the hose is mounted. If not, attach the hose. (Does not apply to 1
kg).
IMPORTANT: Visual inspection of the fire extinguisher is the user’s
responsibility, for example, that the pressure of the extinguisher is at a
satisfactory level.
HOW ABC POWDER EXTINGUISHES WORK
ABC powder reacts chemically with the fire. The powder prevents the chemical
chain reactions that the fire is dependent on. The powder also helps
extinguish the fire by pushing out the oxygen. To prevent the flames from re-
igniting in fires involving materials like wood, paper or fabric, it may be
necessary to extinguish afterwards with water.
FIRE CLASSES:
Fire extinguishers are classed using a letter-symbol system which denotes the
type of fire they are suitable to extinguish..
Class A – Organic materials such as wood, paper, textiles etc.
Class B – Liquid fires such as engine oil, gasoline, varnish, paint etc.
Class C – Gas fires such as propane, methane, or butane gases etc.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Always use caution when approaching a fire. Do not go too close to the fire
and keep a safety distance of at least 1 meter. Always check the possible
escape routes first. Do not try to approach the fire in case there is a risk
that it can spread so that your escape route is blocked.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER
- Pull out the safety pin, to free the lever.
- Aim the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the handle.
- Sweep the nozzle or hose across the base of the fire until it is fully extinguished.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
All maintenance must be done according to national standards. In private
households Housegard recommends, an authorized inspection every 5 years, and a
full service every 10 years.
REGULAR SELF-MONITORING
- Check that the extinguisher is correctly located in the designated place.
- Make sure the fire extinguisher is intact and without visible damage.
- Check that the manometer needle points in the green sector.
- Check that the safety pin is in place and sealed.
IMPORTANT: The extinguisher must always be recharged after any use, even if only parts of the contents have been used. Recharging requires special equipment and training, Contact an authorized service centre. Use only Housegard specified extinguishing agents and spare parts.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1 KG PE1HR-A
Model: Housegard PE1HR-A
Type: 1 kg ABC Powder, stored pressured
Fire class: ABC
Fire rating: 8A 55B C
Total weight: 2,1 kg
Pressurization: 15 Bar
Propellant: Nitrogen gas
Powder type: SUN ABC Standard
Approvals: CE, EN3-7, Wheelmark.
Operating temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C| 2 KG PE2HR-A
Model: Housegard PE2HR-A
Type: 2 kg ABC Powder, stored pressured
Fire class: ABC
Fire rating: 13A 89B C
Total weight: 3,6 kg
Pressurization: 15 Bar
Propellant: Nitrogen gas
Powder type: SUN ABC Standard
Approvals: CE, EN3-7, Wheelmark.
Operating temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C
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4 KG PE4HR-A
Model: Housegard PE4HR-A
Type: 4 kg ABC Powder, stored pressured
Fire class: ABC
Fire rating: 27A 233B C
Total weight: 6,5 kg
Pressurization: 15 Bar
Propellant: Nitrogen gas
Powder type: SUN ABC Standard
Approvals: CE, EN3-7, Wheelmark.
Operating temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C| 6 KG PE6HR-A
Model: Housegard PE6HR-A
Type: 6 kg ABC Powder, stored pressured
Fire class: ABC
Fire rating: 55A 233B C
Total weight: 9,2 kg
Pressurization: 15 Bar
Propellant: Nitrogen gas
Powder type: SUN ABC Super
Approvals: CE, EN3-7, Wheelmark.
Operating temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C
12 KG PE12HR-A
Model: Housegard PE12HR-A
Type: 12 kg ABC Powder, stored pressured.
Fire class: ABC
Fire rating: 55A 233B C
Total weight: 17 kg
Pressurization: 15 Bar
Propellant: Nitrogen gas
Powder: SUN ABC Standard
Approvals: CE, EN3-7, Wheelmark.
Operating temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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The extinguisher is pressurized. Do not incinerate. Do not subject to external force or open forcibly.
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Damaged or corroded extinguishers must be depressurized before disposal. Service should only be performed by authorized personnel.
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Make sure the fire extinguisher is suitable for the intended area of use. For more information, see label of extinguisher.
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Never aim the extinguisher’s nozzle at people or animals. Keep a minimum safety distance of 1 meter when fighting fire in clothes.
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Keep the extinguisher clean. Do not use corrosive cleaning agents.
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Fire extinguishers in vehicles must be securely fastened using a suitable bracket.
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The fire extinguisher should be kept out of reach for young children.
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This extinguisher contains a dry powder agent. The powder is not environmentally hazardous, but can irritate skin. When using the extinguisher, avoid breathing the
powder. Always ventilate the area after use. -
The powder from the extinguisher may spread over a wide area. After use, sweep/vacuum up as much of the powder as possible. Then use a damp cloth to wipe off the remaining powder. For larger amounts of powder, contact your insurance company for special cleaning.
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Must not be discarded in the normal household waste. On disposal, provide fir extinguishers to your recycling centre.
WARRANTY
A 5 year warranty applies to pressure drop. The warranty is valid for 5 years
calculated from the product’s month of production. The warranty requires that
the original seal is intact and that the product has not been opened, used,
refilled or gone through service that has resulted in physical intervention of
the product.
The warranty applies only when the product is used and stored under normal
conditions and environment. The warranty does not apply if the product is
stored in corrosive or otherwise unfavourable or stressful environments, or
otherwise considered to be damaged by its storage or use.
For more information, please visit
www.housegard.com
GPBM Nordic AB
Argongatan 2B
SE-431 53, Mölndal
Sweden
info@housegard.com
www.housegard.com