MANUAL NUMBER 160339
REVISION 09SEPT04 PAGE 13
SYSTEM RESET
FIRE:
After a fire in the engine compartment, the system is restored to operational status as
follows:
1. Disconnect system power by removing system fuse located in battery compartment.
2. Repair and/or replace any damaged detection devices and/or electrical harnessing.
3. Remove the Fire Extinguisher:
a) Disconnect the electrical connector on the extinguisher valve from the vehicle
harness.
b) Install a shorting plug to the electrical connector on the extinguisher valve.
c) Remove the distribution piping from the valve outlet port and install the anti-recoil
plug.
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.
d) Loosen the mounting clamps and remove the extinguisher.
CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REBUILD THE EXTINGUISHER. HAVE
THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER REBUILT BY A QUALIFIED FIRE
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT COMPANY FAMILIAR WITH
KIDDE DUAL SPECTRUM EQUIPMENT. REBUILD SHALL
INCLUDE SQUIB, VALVE SEALS AND DRY CHEMICAL
REPLACEMENT.
4. Remove the dry chemical nozzles from the distribution tubing for inspection and
cleaning.
5. Blow out the distribution tubing with dry compressed air to insure the tubing is dry and
free of debris and/or residual agent.
6. Reinstall the dry chemical nozzles wrench tight. NOTE: Do NOT use pipe dope or Teflon
tape on the threads.
7. Replace the Fire Extinguisher:
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