User’s Manual
Fire Extinguishers
Commercial | ||
Fire Extinguisher | Fire Extinguisher | Fire Extinguisher |
Cat. FE3A10 | Cat. FE3A40 | Cat. FE4A60 |
Models FE3A10, | ||
FE3A40, FE4A60 | ||
IMPORTANT! Please read carefully and save.
This user’s manual contains important information about your fire extinguisher’s operation. If you are installing this fire extinguisher for use by others, you must leave this
Read extinguisher label and the entire user’s manual carefully before installing or using the unit. Make sure everyone in your household is completely familiar with the operation of the extinguisher, and review the instructions regularly. In an emergency, you will not have time to read instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Information About Fire Extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Read Before Installing or Using This Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . .1 Where to Install This Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How to Install This Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Checking and Inspecting the Fire
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First Alert®, 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
NOTE: Be sure the extinguisher is rated to fight the type of fire most likely to occur in the area you choose to install it. Since household fires commonly start in the kitchen, you should always install an extinguisher in the kitchen. For added security, you should also install additional extinguishers in utility areas, and other living areas in your household.
Fire extinguishers are classified by fire type. The A, B and C rating system defines the kinds of burning materials each fire extinguisher is designed to fight. The numbers in front of the A, B, or C indicate the rating for size of the fire the unit can extinguish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do more harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire extinguisher to use on each class of fire!
Class A rating: The agent/powder is suitable for fighting small fires involving wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and some plastics.
Class B rating: The agent/powder is suitable for fighting small fires involving grease, oil, gasoline, kerosene, and other flammable liquids.
Class C rating: The agent/powder is suitable for fighting small fires in "live" electrical equipment.
FE3A10 is rated Class
FE3A40 is rated Class
FE4A60 is rated Class
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER!
•This extinguisher is designed for use against small fires that have just started and are small enough to fight safely. It is not designed to fight large fires that are burning out of control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within 10 feet (3 meters) of it, do not try to fight it yourself. Warn everyone, evacuate the premises, and have someone call the Fire Department from outside the building. Trying to fight a large fire yourself can result in injury or death.
•Do not puncture or burn any fire extinguisher. The contents are under pressure, and the extinguisher could explode.
•Never locate this extinguisher close to an engine, stove or other source of heat. It is pressurized and could rupture or explode if exposed to temperatures over 150° F (66° C).
•This extinguisher contains a dry powder extinguishing agent. The agent/powder is nontoxic, but can irritate skin. When using this unit, avoid breathing the powder. Always ventilate the area after use.
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
A Fire Extinguisher Should Be Mounted:
•In the vicinity of (but not on or in) a potential source of heat and/or fire, like an oven or stove.
•Where it is easy to reach, near an exit or an escape route from the room.
•In a location that is convenient, in plain sight, and
•Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach of small children.
•On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go above 120° F (49° C) or below
HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
•Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without adequate support. Use strong screws or bolts to mount the bracket securely into solid wood or metal that can support it, like a wooden partition stud. Secure mounting is needed so you can remove the extinguisher quickly and easily in an emergency. Also, if the extinguisher is not held securely, it could drop to the floor and injure people or damage
the extinguisher.
•Do not break the plastic loop holding the safety pin in place! This loop prevents accidental discharge of the fire extin- guisher. Break the loop only in an emergency before using the fire extinguisher.
NOTE: Since wall surface types vary, mounting screws are not included. Purchase screws or bolts specifically designed for the sur- face on which you will mount the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher label lists its maximum weight.
INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON A WALL
Bracket for Models
Parts of ThisFE3A10 and FE3A40
Fire Extinguisher
Lever
Handle
Safety
Pin
Pressure
Gauge
Bracket for Model FE4A60
1.The extinguisher has a bracket for wall mounting. Install the mounting bracket on a wooden stud or other solid surface that will support the weight of the extinguisher using the screws or bolts you purchased (see "Note" above).
2.After installing the mounting bracket, replace the extinguisher on the bracket with the label facing outward, so the label can be easily read.
NOTE: Extinguisher in the bracket should have label facing outward, so the label can be easily read.
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
•DO NOT CHECK THE PRESSURE OR TEST THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BY SQUEEZING THE TRIGGER, EVEN BRIEFLY. ONCE USED, IT WILL GRADUALLY LOSE PRESSURE AND WILL NOT BE FULLY CHARGED FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY.
•Only an authorized fire equipment dealer must refill this extinguisher. The extinguisher must be refilled with the same chemical that it contained when it was first purchased. Improper filling can result in
1.Inspect the extinguisher once a week. Remove the extinguisher from the mounting bracket and inspect the gauge. If the gauge point- er is anywhere in the green band, the extinguisher is properly charged and ready to use. If the gauge reads "RECHARGE," the extinguisher has lost pressure and must be refilled.
2.Check for signs of damage or misuse. Make sure you can still read all the text on the label. Carefully examine the surface of the extin- guisher for corrosion. You can help prevent corrosion by cleaning the extinguisher if it gets wet or dirty. If you notice corrosion dur- ing the warranty period, return the unit to First Alert® (See "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual).
3.Make sure the tamper indicator ("safety seal") is still intact and the nozzle is clean and unobstructed.
4.Record all inspection and maintenance dates on the tag attached to the fire extinguisher.
5.When you finish inspecting the fire extinguisher, always put it back into the mounting bracket. Make sure the handle is locked down and the safety seal is intact.
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