Amerex 240 User Manual

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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND RECHARGE SERVICE MANUAL
NO. 05601, FOR
AMEREX MODEL 240
2½ GALLON STORED PRESSURE STAINLESS STEEL WATER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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RECHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IMMEDIATELY AFTER ANY USE ***
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WARNING
DO NOT USE THIS EXTINGUISHER ON CLASS C FIRES INVOLVING ENGERGIZED
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CLASS D OR ANY FLAMMABLES THAT WILL REACT WITH WATER.
PROTECT FROM FREEZING UNLESS CHARGED WITH AN AMEREX MODEL 506 LOADED
STREAM/ANTI-FREEZE CHARGE
All fire extinguishers should be installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association standard titled ‘Portable Fire Extinguishers’, NFA-10 and the requirements of local authorities having
jurisdiction.
When maintenance is indicated it should be performed by trained persons having proper equipment. 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. Amerex
and Fire Suppression Southern strongly recommend that the maintenance of portable fire extinguisher be done by
a trained professional – your authorized Amerex Distributor.
Amerex Corporation makes original factory parts available to insure proper maintenance – use of substitute parts
releases Amerex and Fire Suppression Southern of its warranty obligations. Amerex parts have machined surfaces
and threads that are manufactured to exacting tolerances. O-rings, hoses, nozzles, and all metal parts meet
precise specifications and are subjected to multiple in-house inspections and tests for acceptability. There are
substitute parts available that are incorrectly labelled as UL component parts; some are advertised as Amerex type.
None of these meet UL requirements and all of them void the Amerex and Fire Suppression Southern extinguisher
warranty and UL listing. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE!
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Amerex 240 Specifications

General

Brand	Amerex
Model	240
Category	Fire Extinguisher
Language	English

Summary

Amerex Water Extinguisher Manual Overview

General Safety Warning

Important safety precautions for using the water extinguisher, especially regarding electrical fires.

Manual References and Standards

Referenced Standards

Lists standards and codes (NFPA, CGA) relevant to extinguisher inspection and maintenance.

Extinguisher Inspection

Inspection Purpose

Defines the 'Quick Check' purpose of extinguisher inspection for readiness and operability.

Extinguisher Maintenance

Maintenance Purpose

Defines the 'Through Check' purpose of extinguisher maintenance for assurance of effective operation.

Maintenance Service Procedure

Step-by-step guide for performing extinguisher maintenance, including cleaning and checks.

Extinguisher Recharge

Recharge Warning

Crucial safety warnings and preparation steps before attempting to recharge the extinguisher.

Recharging Procedure

Detailed Recharging Steps

Step-by-step instructions for safely refilling the extinguisher with agent and expellant.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Problems and Solutions

Identifies common issues like leaks or gauge problems and provides corrective actions.

Parts List

Extinguisher Parts Breakdown

Lists parts for the 2.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Water Extinguisher Model 240.

Parts List Continued

Additional Parts Information

Provides details on remaining parts, including adhesives and non-pictured items.