Duratech 2009 - Fire Extinguishers

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2009 DURATECH TUB GRINDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.10 Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are provided on these DuraTech grinders in the unlikely event that a re does start on the grinder.
An extinguisher is located near the front of the grinder. The extinguishers are ABC dry chemical extinguishers that are
appropriate for use with all materials normally encountered on a tub grinder.
If a re does start, CALL THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY. Then, use the re extinguisher if you
feel condent that you can extinguish the re. A 10# extinguisher will last about 15‑20 seconds and a 20# extinguisher
will last about 20‑24 seconds, so they will not stop a large re.
When using a re extinguisher, use the P A S S method:
• Approach the re with the wind at your back.
• Pull the pin,
• Aim the spout,
• Squeeze the trigger, and
• Sweep along the base of the re from about 6-8 feet away.
Read the label on your extinguisher now, most extinguishers have descriptions of this method, and an estimated
working time.
If an extinguisher is only partially used, the dry chemical will jam in the seals, allowing the extinguisher to loose its
pressure charge in less than an hour, making it useless to you. It must be recharged before placing it back on the
machine. Have the extinguisher recharged today; a re will not wait for you to recharge your extinguisher
tomorrow!
Fire extinguishers should be inspected and recharged by a professional at least annually to keep them at optimum
performance! A “verication of service” collar that conrms the month and year of service should be attached to
the neck of the container to conrm when the extinguisher was last serviced.
re extinguisher
location
( REV. 08-04 )