ABC ABC - Strike First Fire Extinguishers
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1. NFPA 10 7 4 2007 IS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXTINGUISHING AGENT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING BEFORE ATTEMPING TO CORRECT ANY LEAKAGE PROBLEM BE SURE THAT THE EXTINGUISHER IS COMPLETELY EMPTY AND DEPRESSURIZED Note Check to determine the source of the leak before the extinguisher is empty Leakage repairs will require that the extinguisher be completely empty and the valve assembly removed When re installing the valve assembly the cylinder must be placed in a suitable securing vice and valve installed hand tight PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Leak at collar o ring Remove valve assembly clean collar thoroughly and install new collar o ring 2 Leak through valve Remove spring and valve stem assembly Install new valve stem assembly Check valve seat for scratches or foreign matter 3 Leak at safety relief nut Remove safety nut disc and gasket assembly Replace with new Strike First safety nut disc amp gasket assembly Tighten assembly to 25 ft lbs of torque 4 Leak during discharge under discharge lever Remove spring and valve stem assembly Install new valve stem assembly Check valve seat for scratches or foreign matter 5 Leak during discharge Tighten hose connection at elbow 10 15 amp 20 lb Replace swivel assembly on 5 lb 6 Defect in the cylinder Contact a Strike First dealer if under warranty otherwise mark CONDEMNED and remove from service or return to owner LIMITED WARRANTY STRIKE2. time of hydrostatic test or when specifically indicated by an inspection Extinguishers taken out of service for maintenance or recharge shall be replaced by spare extinguishers of the same type and at least an equal rating MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 1 Clean extinguisher to remove dirt grease or foreign material Check to make sure that the instruction nameplate and UL ULC manifest are securely fastened and legible Inspect the cylinder for corrosion abrasion and dents If any of these conditions are found or you doubt the integrity of the cylinder hydrostatically test to factory test pressure using the proof pressure method in accordance with CGA Pamphlet C 1 and The National Fire Protection Association NFPA Pamphlet No 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 2007 Edition 2 Inspect the extinguisher and replace any parts that are damaged missing corroded or O E M substitute parts Only factory O E M replacement parts are approved for use on Strike First fire extinguishers 3 Weigh the extinguisher Extinguisher weight MUST fall within the tolerance of the total charged weight limits in the MAINTENANCE section on the label Any extinguisher not falling within the tolerance limits shall be properly recharged 4 Check the date of manufacture stamped on the cylinder or the date of last hydrostatic test on the label affixed to the extinguisher Cylinder must be hydrostatically tested every 12 years to test the pressure in
3. turn syphon Strike First recommends circumferance of the small o Push into place with your finger tube clockwise into valve replacing the valve stem ring only body assembly at every major service interval 18 Place the pressurizing adaptor into valve outlet Move regulator to desired pressure use Dry Nitrogem ONLY Connect Nitrogen source and allow pressure to felt at valve stem Push down discharge handle Nitrogen will be forced around valve stem and down syphon tube A 16 Return cleaned valve and 17 Rotate the valve in a 20 Thoroughly chech all syphon tube to the correct clockwise direction until a areas on the unit that may a Gece ed small bump may be noticed due to the 15 Fill the unit with the cylinder NOTE After filling click is heard This ae leak pressure d i Jaulindenteplace valveand sanes thead and displacement of dry chemical in the syphon tube o eee B T h a hon ae immediately while ae stopno Hang ce gange on ineunt nes veacnee ie n X o Sa an a 4 aac is still in an seis state tighten valve ve aa COEGI Pleselle sielcace ME Asua ANGE E ita re extinguisher namepiate p spc Remove recharge adaptor c valve body o ring Clean the cylinder threads rotation d valve stem seat thoroughly 21 Place a pull pin through the valve body 22 Check nozzle and or hose for blockage and retrun to unit and discharge handle Attach a sealing device 23 Authourize service tag amp date
4. FIRST CORPORATION STRIKE FIRST warrants its fire extinguishers Products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of six 6 years from the date of manufacture Strike First s responsibility for defects in material or workmanship are limited to repair or replacement of the products for the Original retail purchaser Consumer only This limited warranty does not cover defects resulting from modification abuse accident alteration misuse exposure to corrosive conditions or improper installation or maintenance STRIKE FIRST is not responsible for the installation or the maintenance of the Products Defective Products for which a valid claim has been made shall be returned to STRIKE FIRST s facility at Scarborough ON 416 299 7767 for repair or replacement or to other repair facilities pursuant to STRIKE FIRST s prior written authorization and transportation costs to such locations shall be paid by Consumer STRIKE FIRST DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS IN EACH CASE EVEN IF STRIKE FIRST HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF LAWS OF SOME JURISDIC
5. STRIKE FIRST CORPORATION SERVICE MANUAL wz UL ULC DRY CHEMICAL HAND PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS All fire extinguishers should be installed inspected amp maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association NFPA 10 2007 Edition Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers and the local authorities having jurisdiction When installation inspection or maintenance is required Strike First Corporation strongly recommends the work to be performed by NFPA 10 2007 certified personnel Fire extinguishers are pressure vessels and must be treated with respect and handled with care They are mechanical devices and require periodic maintenance to be sure that they are ready to operate properly and Safely Strike First Corporation makes O E M parts available to insure proper maintenance Substituting O E M parts voids the Strike First warranty as well as the UL amp ULC Listings DO NOT SUBSTITUTE Strike First Corporation does not service maintain or recharge fire extinguishers This manual is published as a guide to assist qualified service personnel in the inspection maintenance and recharge of Strike First fire extinguishers only This service manual should be used in conjunction with the appropriate Parts Lists Pictograms for each unit being serviced No service manual can anticipate all the possible malfunctions that may be encountered in the service of fire extinguishers Due to the possibility that prior s
6. TIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER TYPES OF DAMAGES AND CONSUMERS MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS HEREIN SHALL BE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS THE ENTIRE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY STRIKE FIRST AND SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Neither the Product distributor nor any other third party is authorized to make any conditions representations or warranties on STRIKE FIRST s behalf STRIKE FIRST neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other person to assume for it any obligation or liability other than as expressly set forth herein Any disputes regarding or relating to this limited warranty will be resolved in the sole discretion of STRIKE FIRST REFERENCES IN THIS MANUAL AVAILABLE FROM NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers National Fire Protection Association 2007 Edition 1 Batterymarch Pk Quincy MA 02169 7471 www nfpa org CGA C 1 METHODS FOR HYDROSTATIC Compressed Gas Assoc Inc TESTING OF COMPRESSED GAS 4221 Walney Rd 5 Floor CYLINDERS Chantilly VA 20151 www cganet com 3 RECHARING PROCEDURE WARNING Before a
7. dicated on the nameplate 5 Inspect the pressure gauge for damage Depressurize and replace if necessary If the pressure gauge indicator is below the green RECHARGE it may indicate a leak or discharge If the pressure indicator is above the green OVERCHARGED it may indicate a faulty gauge or excess nitrogen In both cases depressurize and follow the recharge instructions 6 Check pull locking pin for freedom of movement Replace if bent or if removal appears difficult 7 Check the discharge lever for freedom of movement Inspect carrying handle for proper installation If either is damaged replace 8 Remove nozzle or hose and horn assembly and inspect valve body interior for damage Replace the hose if cut or cracked or if threaded couplings are damaged Blow air through the hose and nozzle assemblies using air or nitrogen at 50 psi 345 kPa or less to insure that the passage is clear of foreign material 9 Inspect valve assembly for corrosion or damage Valve removal and or valve part replacement should be made only after completely discharging the contents of the cylinder 10 Reinstall nozzle or hose and assembly 11 Install new tamper seal and record service data on the extinguisher inspection tag 12 Install the extinguisher on the wall hanger bracket or in vehicle bracket in its proper location Check for correct fit replace bracket if necessary RECHARGE See Page 4 for RECHARGING PROCEDURE RECHARGING
8. ervice performed on this equipment may have been improperly done it is extremely important that all warnings cautions and notes in this manual be carefully observed Failure to heed these instructions could result in serious injury Strike First Corporation assumes no liability for service maintenance or recharge of fire extinguishers by publishing this service manual For installation instructions of Strike First portable fire extinguishers please refer to all of the following 1 Owner s Manual included with the unit 2 NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 2007 Edition 3 Local authorities having jurisdiction For operation instructions on Strike First portable fire extinguishers please refer to one or all of the following 1 Fire Extinguisher Nameplate Label 2 Owner s Manual included with the unit 3 NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 2007 Edition 4 Your local authorized Strike First Distributor WARNING ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN SERVICING PRESSURIZED DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUSIHERS CAUTION PERSONS EXPECTED TO USE THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHOULD BE TRAINED IN INITIATING ITS OPERATION AND IN THE PROPER FIRE FIGHTING TECHNIQUE RECHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANY USE INSPECTION ref 7 2 NFPA 10 2007 The inspection procedures outlined below may not be sufficient for every jurisdiction or location and should be used in conjunction with the NFPA 10 Standard for Po
9. rtable Fire Extinguishers 2007 Edition Fire extinguishers shall be manually inspected when initially placed in service The inspection is intended to give reasonable assurance that the extinguisher is fully charged and operable This is done by seeing that it is in its designated place has not been actuated or tampered with and there is no obvious physical damage or condition to prevent operation WARNING FOR SAFETY PURPOSES IF AN EXTINGUISHER SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION OR MECHANICAL DAMAGE IT SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST OR REPLACED PERIODIC INSPECTION PROCEDURE Monthly or more often if circumstances dictate Periodic inspection of the fire extinguisher shall include a check of at least the following items Location in designated place No obstruction to access or visibility Fullness determined by weighing or hefting Seal and tamper indicators not broken or missing Operating instructions on nameplate are legible and facing outward Examine for obvious physical damage corrosion leakage or clogged hose and or nozzle OO eS MAINTENANCE ref 7 2 amp 7 3 NFPA 10 2007 Maintenance servicing amp recharging shall be performed by trained and certified persons having available the appropriate servicing manual the proper types of tools recharge materials lubricants and Strike First O E M replacement parts Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to maintenance at intervals of not more than 1 year at the
10. ttempting to recharge be sure the extinguisher is completely empty and depressurized Failure to comply could result in personal injury death or property damage due to the violent movement of the loosened components T 1 Remove the hose 2 Invert extinguisher and 3 Remove the valve and syphon tube from 4 Detach syphon tube from 5 Using your finger or a assembly or nozzle discharge all remaining the cylinder by rotating counter clockwise valve with counterclockwise suitable tool press down expelent gas Mark valve and cylinder if servicing more rotation Remove spring on the valve stem located than one unit Remove the chemical residue under the discharge by inverting the cylinder Failure to do so handle could result in the packing of powder 6 Remove body o ring 7 With a small brush thoroughly clean the interior and exterior 8 Carefully inspect the new 9 Lubricate o ring of the valve body threads paying particular attention to the Valve Body O ring and install circumference Strike First seat area Pay particular attention to the pressure relief Be carefull not to damage o ring recommends Parker O groove cut into the threads of the valve body on valve body threads Lube eg zn 10 Clean outlet orfice 11 Clean the valve seat itself 12 Place a small amount of 13 Re insert valve stem 14 Return spring to with a small brush containing the sealing rubber lubricant along the assembly into the valve body syphon tube
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