MANUAL NUMBER 160339
REVISION 09SEPT04 PAGE 10
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The Fire Extinguisher is an electrically operated, stored pressure type
extinguisher that contains 22 pounds of BC rated ‘Purple K’ dry chemical extinguishing agent
pressurized with nitrogen. A fast opening valve is mounted on a DOT certified cylinder. The
Extinguisher is installed vertically in the bottle-mounting bracket.
CAUTION
THE EXTINGUISHER WILL NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED IF
ORIENTED INCORRECTLY
WARNING
THE ANTI-RECOIL PLUG SHALL BE INSTALLED ON THE
VALVE OUTLET PORT AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN THE
EXTINGUISHER IS CONNECTED TO THE DISTRIBUTION
PIPING OR WHILE THE EXTINGUISHER IS BEING FILLED.
SHER WARN
ANTI-RECOIL
PLUG
SHUNT
SQUIB
CONNECTOR
PRESSURE GAUGE
(FILL VALVE OPPOSITE SURFACE)
VALVE BODY
BOTTLE
LABEL
FIGURE 8 – FIRE EXTINGUISHER