INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY
How to Assemble and Install Your Extinguisher with Bracket provided
WARNING!
Secure the mounting bracket provided with appropriate hardware to ensure the extinguisher cannot fall as personal injury or property damage may result.
Wood screws (not provided) should be used for mounting in wall studs. Mounting in drywall requires special hardware (not provided) such as toggle bolts, mollies or proper screws and inserts to ensure adequate strength. DO NOT mount in drywall with wood screws alone.
Mount your extinguisher in an easily accessible and prominent position.
Install extinguisher in a location that does not exceed specified temperature range stated on label.
Fig. A | When assembling the tightening strap, make |
| sure that the peg of the strap will grip into |
| the hole of the holder (see fig. A) |
HOW TO USE YOUR KIDDE EXTINGUISHER
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1.Hold extinguisher upright and press safety button (marked 1).
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2.Direct nozzle towards the base of the fire and press down extinguisher lever (marked 2).
¥Sweep the fire extinguisher back and forth repeatedly to cover the base of the fire.
¥After the fire is out, clean up any dry powder immediately to avoid corrosion.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. B | X |
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When closing the red lock, the twist locks (X) have to snap in audibly. The white discolouration of the hinge has no negative influence on the durability of the lock (see fig. B)
1kg extinguisher requires one strap, 2kg extinguisher requires 2 straps
Carefully read through these instructions before setting up or installing the extinguisher and before using it for the first time.
¥ | These extinguishers are PRESSURISED containers. |
¥ | Propellant gas is compressed nitrogen or compressed air. |
¥ | DO NOT incinerate |
¥ | Keep AWAY from children |
¥ | DO NOT discharge in a personÕs face. |
¥ | Avoid contact with OR inhalation of extinguisher contents. Extinguisher contents are NON |
| toxic but may cause eye, respiratory or skin irritation. In case of contact, flush eyes or skin |
FIRE PROCEDURE
Remember
Get everybody outside and completely away from danger area in a safe place away from traffic.
Call the Fire Brigade by dialling 999
Never put yourself, your family or other persons at risk.
Remember - Portable Fire Extinguishers can be used as a first remedy only.
¥If the fire is TOO BIG - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TACKLE IT - Leave it to the Fire Brigade.
FOR A SMALL FIRE, IF SAFE TO DO SO:
¥Release the car bonnet catch. DO NOT FULLY OPEN THE BONNET. Caution: Beware of wind directions. Stand
¥Direct extinguisher nozzle through the gap under the bonnet and fully discharge contents
-remembering to also direct powder at fire beneath the car (refer to illustration A).
¥Only interrupt the jet of extinguishing agent after the fire has been completely extinguished.
¥If possible, make sure that there is some extinguishing agent in reserve for possible reignition.
IMPORTANT: even if it appears that the fire is extinguished, DO NOT attempt to open the bonnet to check. Await the arrival of the Fire Brigade.
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| with clean, cool water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, contact a doctor IMMEDIATELY. |
| The chemical names of extinguisher contents are printed on the extinguisher label. |
¥ | National regulations for the operation of fire extinguishers have to be observed as a matter |
| of urgency. |
¥ | If possible, users must be suitably instructed of how to use and made aware of potential |
| dangers of misuse. |
¥ | The extinguisher is pressurised. Do not subject to external force or open forcibly. |
¥ | Damaged or corroded extinguishers must be depressurised by an authorised person. |
¥ | Do not make any changes to the extinguisher Ð such as welding or soldering. |
¥ | Keep the extinguisher clean Ð only use a damp cloth, not strong cleaning agents. |
¥ | Do not subject the extinguisher to direct sunlight. |
¥ | Fire extinguishers in vehicles must be securely fastened down using the bracket supplied such |
| that normal vibration and movements do not damage it. |
¥ | Only pass on extinguisher to a 3rd party if these instructions are included! |
¥ | Full pressure change 0 bar to 18.5 bar; max 500 load cycles. |
Functional data on the fire extinguisher with extinguishing agent (user information)
Functional temperature range (related to the extinguishing agent): see printed plate/pictogram Nominal rated operating pressure (sustained pressure extinguisher) at +20°C or amount of propellant gas (pressurised fire extinguisher): see printed plate/pictogram
The data given on the lettering plate relates to the unit in question. The values given here must be followed! Year of production and production number are displayed on the extinguisher cylinder
