ANSUL Cartridge Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Models 10, 20, 30, Operation, Inspection, Service and
Maintenance, and Recharge Manual (Form No. F-7674)
2018-OCT-15 REV. 10 PAGE 23
GAS TUBE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
GAS TUBE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
1. Ensure cartridge and agent are removed from extin-
guisher.
2. Secure extinguisher and using cartridge receiver wrench
rotate receiver counterclockwise from shell.
3. Once free from shell, rotate an additional
counterclockwise turn to disconnect gas tube.
4. Remove old gas tube through fill opening and insert new
replacement gas tube.
5. Lightly apply ‘‘Pro-dope’’ (Part No. 9071) to both the
new gas tube threads and the external cartridge receiver
threads.
NOTICE
Ensure that the threads are not damaged
before reassembly.
6. Extend gas tube through shell receiver opening. Then,
screw the cartridge receiver 1 to 1 1/2 turns unto the gas
tube.
7. Turn the cartridge receiver clockwise into the shell and
tighten.
8. Ensure the cartridge receiver and gas tube are both
orientated to the vertical position.
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3 003235 4 003236
5 000905 6 000906
7 000908 8 000909