CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, Continued
Every 1 year from the date on the extinguisher label, have the extinguisher hydrostatically pressure tested and recharged. See your local yellow pages or call your Fire Department’s
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
•Make sure your extinguisher may be safely and effectively used on the small fire you want to fight. Always use extreme caution when fighting any fire. Fight a fire only where there is a clear escape path to allow you to get out safely if the fire gets worse.
•Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if neces- sary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes. Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death.
•Always stand back far enough away from the
•For fires on a kitchen stove, turn oven or burners off immedi- ately if possible. If you can’t reach the oven or burner con- trols safely, extinguish the fire first, then turn them off.
•Fight the fire from an upwind direction with your back to any strong air current. Trying to fight a fire with currents blowing towards you can result in serious injury.
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
This unit will not operate with mounting bracket attached. The extinguisher must be removed from the mounting bracket or it cannot discharge its contents to fight a fire.
Break Seal | Aim Nozzle at | Press Lever To |
and Pull Out | Base of Fire | Discharge Powder |
The Safety Pin |
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1.Lift the extinguisher off the mounting bracket and remove nozzle from the holding strap.
2.Hold the unit firmly in an upright position. Pull out the safety pin to break the safety seal or tamper indicator. See "Pull Out The Safety Pin." Make sure the extinguisher nozzle faces away from you.
3.Stand back from the fire (at least 10 feet (3 meters) for Models FE3A10 and FE3A40, or at least 12 feet (3.6 meters) for FE4A60), and make sure the fire is not between you and your exit.
4.Hold the extinguisher upright and aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
5.Press the lever to discharge the powder.
6.Sweep the spray at the base of the burning material, using quick
7.Move slowly towards the fire as the extinguisher spray pushes the fire back. Maintain a
8.Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make sure the fire is completely out. Flashbacks are common with fires.
9.For kitchen fires on a kitchen stove, turn off the stove immediately if possible, otherwise as soon as it is safe.
10.If you suspect a fire had an electrical origin, shut off the electrical power, if possible, without eliminating your escape route. Do not touch electrical wires or appliances.
11.After you have completely discharged your extinguisher, leave the building and close all the doors behind you.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
Do not turn the electrical power back on or plug in any appliances until the area has been cleaned up completely. It is very important to remove the powder from electrical equipment after a fire. If the powder gets wet, it can conduct electricity. (Using a dry chemical extinguisher on wet electrical equipment may be hazardous for this reason.) This may worsen an electrical leakage problem, impair the equipment’s insulation, or create an electrical shock hazard.
If the fire was on a kitchen stove:
•Make sure the oven and all burners are turned off.
•Clean up the powder completely before using the stove or oven. See “How to Clean After Using a Fire Extinguisher”. Ventilate the area thoroughly.
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If you think the fire had an electrical origin:
•Shut off the electrical power, if
•Leave the building and close all doors behind you. Call the Fire Department and have them inspect the entire house. As soon as they say it’s safe to return, ventilate the area thoroughly.
•Have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system. Do not turn the power back on or plug in any electrical equipment until the inspection has been completed.
HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
NOTE: The powder spray from the extinguisher may spread over a wide area, and may soil upholstery, carpets and walls.
•Sweep/vacuum up as much of the powder as possible. Then use a damp cloth to wipe off the remaining agent.
•If you have any questions about cleaning appliances that the agent has come into contact with, please contact the appliance manufacturer.
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
This fire extinguisher is rechargeable by a certified fire equipment dealer, regardless of how much of the content was used.
Once a year, a certified fire equipment dealer, in accordance with the service manual identified on the fire extinguisher label, should service the fire extinguisher. Please refer to your local telephone directory for a certified dealer.
Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any circumstances. Do not try to remove the nozzle or valve assembly. This is a pressurized device that can cause serious injury if tampered with.
If there is a problem and it is still under warranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER
If you choose not to have a used extinguisher refilled or a
Never puncture, burn or expose this fire extinguisher to tempera- tures over 150° F (66° C) even if it is fully discharged. The contents are under pressure and it could explode.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of First Alert® brand products, warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage result- ing from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service:
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retail- er. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at
Address:
BRK Brands, Inc., 303 Nelson Avenue, Neosho, MO
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
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