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12.8.3 Maintenance of portable fire-extinguishers
At least every six months, a full maintenance check should be made by a
qualified fire extinguisher service facility in accordance with the
maintenance instructions on the nameplate of the extinguisher. The
technician who performs maintenance should attach a tag indicating the
date of the check to each extinguisher.
After use, have the portable extinguishers recharged at a qualified
service centre or have them replaced with extinguishers with the same
dimensions, capacity and extinguishing agent.
All extinguishers must be checked at least once a month in order to make
sure that:
− they are located in the correct position.
− they do not show signs of corrosion or damage.
− they are fully charged. The pressure gauges or indicators installed on the
fire-extinguishers, should show pressure values within the prescribed
limits. All fire-extinguishers without pressure gauge or indicator, and
portable dry chemical and CO2 fire-extinguishers must be weighed.
− check the seal to make sure that the fire extinguisher has not been
activated.
− the hole of the nozzle must not be clogged and the hose must be in
good conditions.
The pipe connections of the fixed systems are properly tight and that the
discharge nozzles are not clogged.
− the fixed system has not been discharged.
− At least once a month, and anyway before each navigation, check the
charge status.
− At least once a month, and anyway before each navigation, check the
external status.
− At least every 6 months check the fastening.
NOTICES
Keep the fire-fighting devices and controls according to Manufacturer’s
instruction. Have the equipment serviced by a qualified technician at
regular intervals.
NOTICES
For more directions about the use of the individual systems and
equipment, consult the manuals provided by the individual equipment
manufacturers.
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