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Your local distributor can be located in the phone book yellow pages, by contacting Kidde directly at (1-800-8806788) or by logging on to 2 Introduction This manual is designed as a guide to service personnel in the performance of operation, after use, inspection, maintenance, service and recharge of Kidde dry chemical hand portable fire extinguishers. These instructions are written and intended to be used by those personnel already familiar with standard industry fire extinguisher safety procedures and practices. All fire extinguishers should be installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard titled “Portable Fire Extinguishers” (NFPA-10) and all the requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction. The instructions appearing in the National Fire Protection Association standard for portable fire extinguishers (NFPA-10), the Code of Federal Regulations, and in the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) pamphlets are not generally repeated in this manual, except where they may emphasize or clarify a point. Hydrostatic testing of fire extinguisher cylinders for example is amply covered in NFPA-10 and CFR-49 part 180.209, which reference procedures in CGA pamphlets C-1, C-2 and C-6. NFPA Government Printing Office Compressed Gas Association 1 Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 371954 1235 Jefferson Davis HWY Quincy, MA 02269 Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 Arlington, VA 22202 (617) 770-3000 (202) 512-1802 (703) 412-0900 General Information These Kidde extinguisher models are stored pressure hardware designs, which utilize steel and Aluminum agent cylinders. These models are charged with various types of Kidde dry chemical agents that include Regular (Sodium Bicarbonate), Purple-K (Potassium Bicarbonate) and Multipurpose (Mono-Ammonium Phosphate). The extinguishers should only be pressurized with nitrogen. Never attempt to recharge a Kidde dry chemical fire extinguisher with any other dry chemical agent other than that specified on the original nameplate. Descriptions The Kidde dry chemical extinguishers are “stored pressure” hardware designs that contain both the agent and expellant charge within the same cylinder. The extinguishers are engineered to effectively discharge the contents of the dry chemical charge. These extinguishers consist of the following basic parts: 1. Agent cylinder - contains the dry chemical agent and expellant charge. 3 2. Discharge valve assembly - consists of the operating lever, carrying handle, valve stem, pressure gauge and discharge outlet that permits the actuation and discharge of the dry chemical extinguishing agent. 3. Siphon tube assembly -houses the spring assembly and provides the means for the extinguishing agent to be drawn up from the bottom of the cylinder to the discharge valve. 4. Ring pin and tamper seals - provide a means of visual assurance that the extinguisher has not been activated, charged or subjected to tampering. 5. Discharge hose assembly -provides a flexible means of agent delivery from the discharge valve to the nozzle. 6. Nozzle assembly - provides the agent discharge stream shaping characteristics necessary for optimum fire fighting performance. Operation Instructions 1. Remove the extinguisher from its hanger or bracket. 2. Pull and remove the ring pin, breaking the visual tamper seal. 3. Using the extinguisher carrying handle, transport the unit to a safe position upwind of the fire. 4. Remove the hose nozzle from the retention clip (if equipped) and, while keeping the extinguisher in a vertical position, aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. 5. Approach fire from upwind, to within approximately 8 to 12 feet of the front edge of the fire. WARNING: Failure to start back at a sufficient distance from the front edge of the fire or to use an adequate sweeping tempo of the agent discharge stream could cause splashing and or scattering of the burning material. 6. Starting back from this distance, squeeze the operating lever fully to initiate the agent discharge. 7. Apply the dry chemical agent discharge in a side to side sweeping manner, being careful not to splash or scatter the fuel. Operators may advance closer as control of the fire is gained however, they should avoid stepping into the fuel or fire area. 8. After fire extinguishment, stand by and be prepared to address any re-flash. 9. Once the fire is out and has cooled, ensure the fuel is properly removed and disposed of in accordance with any local handling requirements. 4 After Use Instructions Note: Fire extinguishers should always be recharged immediately after any use. 1. Invert extinguisher, then while securing and pointing the nozzle in a safe direction, squeeze the operating lever valve to clear hose and vent all remaining pressure from the extinguisher. 2. Notify proper person that extinguisher was used, so that the extinguisher can be immediately recharged or a replacement obtaine...