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Dr
y Chemical
Fir
e Extinguisher
Models FE5GR,
FE10GR, FE1A10GR
IMPORTANT! Please read carefully and save.
This user’s manual contains important information about your fire
extinguisher’
s operation. If you are installing this fire extinguisher for
use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the
end user.
Read extinguisher label and the entir
e user’s manual carefully before
installing or using the unit. Make sure everyone in your household is
completely familiar with the operation of the extinguisher
, and review
the instructions regularly. In an emergency, you will not have time to
read instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
NOTE: Be sure the extinguisher is rated to fight the type of fire most
likely to occur in the area you choose to install it. Since household fires
commonly start in the kitchen, you should always install an extinguisher
in the kitchen. For added security, you should also install additional
extinguishers in utility areas, and other living areas in your household.
FE5GR is rated Class 5-B:C.
FE10GR
is rated Class 10-B:C.
FE1A10GR
is rated Class 1-A:10-B:C.
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER!
Fire extinguishers are classified by fire type. The A, B and C
rating system defines the kinds of burning materials each fire
extinguisher is designed to fight. The numbers in front of the
A, B, or C indicate the rating for size of the fire the unit can
extinguish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do
more harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire
extinguisher to use on each class of fire!
Class A rating:
The agent/powder is suitable for
fighting small fires involving wood, paper, cloth,
rubber, and some plastics.
Class B rating: The agent/powder is suitable for
fighting small fir
es involving grease, oil, gasoline,
kerosene, and other flammable liquids.
Class C rating: The agent/powder is suitable for
fighting small fires in "live" electrical equipment.
WHERE TO INST
ALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
A Fir
e Extinguisher Should Be Mounted:
•
In the vicinity of (but not on or in) a potential source of heat
and/or fir
e, like an oven or stove.
•
Where it is easy to reach, near an exit or an escape route
from the room.
•
In a location that is convenient, in plain sight, and 3-1/2 to 5
feet (1 to 1.5 meters) above the floor
.
•
Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach
of small children.
• On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go
above 120
° F (49° C) or below –40° F (–40° C).
HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
INSTALL THE MOUNTING
BRACKET ON A WALL
1.
The extinguisher has a bracket for
wall mounting.
2. Install the mounting bracket on a
wooden stud or other solid surface
that will support the weight of the
extinguisher using the scr
ews or
bolts you pur
chased.
NOTE: Since wall surface types
vary, mounting screws are not
included.
Purchase screws or
bolts specifically designed for
the surface on which you will
mount the fire extinguisher. The
fire extinguisher label lists its
maximum weight. Mounting screw
head type should be #8 pan on
round head screws with #8 flat
washers.
3. After installing the mounting
bracket, replace the extinguisher
on the bracket with the label facing
outward, so the label can be easily
read. Wrap the bracket strap around
the cylinder and snap the buckle
closed.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A
MARINE CRAFT
According to the NFPA Standard 302 (Fire protection Standard for
Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft):
• On marine craft, portable fire extinguishers shall be located to be
readily accessible. Extinguishers shall be secured with a marine
bracket to permit immediate release.
• On marine craft, extinguisher agent cylinders shall be mounted a
minimum of 2 inches (5 cm) above moist or wet surfaces to reduce
the danger of corr
osion.
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. Inspect the extinguisher once a week. Remove the extinguisher
from the mounting bracket and inspect the gauge. If the yellow
pointer is in the GREEN ar
ea, the extinguisher is pr
operly pr
essur
-
ized and ready to use.
If the pointer drops into the RED area,
the extinguisher has lost some pressure and should be
r
eplaced.
2. Check for signs of damage or misuse. Make sure you can still
r
ead all the text on the label. Carefully examine the surface of
the extinguisher for corrosion. You can help prevent corrosion
by cleaning the extinguisher if it gets wet or dirty
. If you notice
corrosion during the warranty period, return the unit to First Alert
®
(see "Limited Warranty" at the end of this manual).
3.
Make sur
e the tamper indicator ("safety seal") is still intact and the
nozzle is clean and unobstructed.
4.
When you finish inspecting the extinguisher
, always put it back
securely into the mounting bracket.
For more information about fire extinguishers, consult the NFPA
Standar
d #10, "Portable Fir
e Extinguishers," available fr
om the National
Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169,
USA.
•
Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without
adequate suppor
t. Use strong screws or bolts to mount the
bracket securely into solid wood or metal that can support
it, like a wooden par
tition stud. Secure mounting is needed
so you can r
emove the extinguisher quickly and easily in an
emergency. Also, if the extinguisher is not held securely, it
could dr
op to the floor and injure people or damage the
extinguisher
.
•
DO NOT BREAK THE SAFETY SEAL! This seal prevents
accidental dischar
ge of the fire extinguisher. Break the seal
only in an emergency before using the fire extinguisher.
1
© 2007 BRK Brands, Inc., a Subsidiary of Jar
den Corporation
3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
All rights reserved.
Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005 • www.firstalert.com
Thank you for choosing First Alert
®
for your fir
e extinguisher needs.
Y
ou have purchased a high quality fire extinguisher designed to
protect you and your family in case of a fire danger.
M08-0137-004 M 03/07
• This extinguisher is designed for use against small fires
that have just star
ted and ar
e small enough to fight safely.
It is not designed to fight large fires that are burning out of
control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within
6 feet (2 meters) of it, do not try to fight it yourself. Warn
ever
yone, evacuate the pr
emises, and have someone call
the Fir
e Department from outside the building. Trying to fight
a large fire yourself can result in injury or death.
•
Do not punctur
e or bur
n any fir
e extinguisher. The contents
ar
e under pressure, and the extinguisher could explode.
• Never locate this extinguisher close to an engine, stove or
other sour
ce of heat. It is pr
essurized and could r
uptur
e or
explode if exposed to temperatur
es over 150° F (66° C).
•
This extinguisher contains a dr
y powder extinguishing agent.
The agent/powder is nontoxic, but can irritate skin. When using
this unit, avoid br
eathing the powder
. Always ventilate the ar
ea
after use.
•
DO NOT CHECK THE PRESSURE OR TEST THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER BY SQUEEZING THE LEVER, EVEN BRIEFLY.
ONCE USED, IT WILL GRADUALLY LOSE PRESSURE AND
WILL NOT BE FULLY CHARGED FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY.
• When the pointer drops into the red area, the extinguisher
may still be pr
essurized, but must be r
echar
ged.
Shown
with plastic
bracket
Shown
with metal
bracket
OR