Kidde 924825/00 Fire Extinguisher User Manual


 
Kidde Safety manufacture and supply a whole range of Fire
Protection Products for your Home, Work and Leisure
Fire Extinguishers should be installed in cooking areas, halls, landings, workshops, cars/vehicles,
boats, garden sheds, caravans, carried by tradesmen etc.
Smoke Alarms should be installed in every room in the home including loft areas, but excluding
kitchens and bathrooms. Should also be installed in boats, caravans and holiday homes.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be installed on each level of the home, especially within living
and sleeping areas.
Fire Blankets should be placed near cooking appliances in kitchen areas, in the home/commercial
kitchen, caravan/holiday home, boat etc.
Escape Ladder/s kept easily accessible on floors above ground level.
Owners Manual
Kidde Safety Europe Limited warrant that for 6 years from the date of purchase, this product
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty will not apply to any
product which we determine was subjected to misuse, accident or alteration or was operated
or maintained other than according to our instructions.
In addition, this warranty only applies to the original end-user purchaser.
All implied warranties with respect to this product, including warranties for merchantability
and fitness for the particular purpose, are limited in duration to the period of warranty stated
above. Other than the warranties listed above, we make no other warranties, express or
implied.
The purchaser’s exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at our option, the
repair, replacement, or return for credit of the product. In no event will we, our Dealers or
Distributors be liable to the Purchaser or any other person for indirect, consequential, incidental
or special damages. This warranty does not effect your statutory rights. To obtain warranty
performance, if applicable, the product should be brought to the original place of purchase,
or the purchaser may write/call Consumer Information: Kidde Safety Europe Limited, Mathisen
Way, Colnbrook, Slough, Berkshire SL3 0HB Telephone 0800 917 0722.
Warranty - Keep your Receipt
Visit our web site on www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk
What does this mean?
Symbol (Refer to your
extinguisher label)
This extinguisher can be used on fires involving solid materials such as Wood, Paper, Textiles, etc
This extinguisher can be used on fires involving flammable liquids eg Petrol, Oil, Fat, Paints,
Solvents, Grease etc
This extinguisher can be used on fires involving flammable gases eg Propane, Butane, Acetylene,
Natural Gas etc
This extinguisher can be used on fires involving Electrical Equipment
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER LABEL
This extinguisher meets all required performance and quality standards within the UK.
The fire rating (numbers listed in blue section of label eg 8A 34B) relates to the ‘size’ of fire that can
be tackled by your extinguisher. The greater the numbers, the larger the fire that can be tackled
This fire extinguisher container has been pressure tested and passed the required European standards
FIRE
RATING
Inspect the extinguisher AT LEAST once a month - more frequently if exposed to weather
or possible tampering.
Check the extinguisher is charged. If the extinguisher has a gauge, check the pointer is
within the green section. SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS.
Be sure that the lock pin and tamper seal are intact and in place.
Check for dents, scratches, corrosion or any other damage.
Check the discharge nozzle. Make sure it is clean and free of obstructions.
Discharge and discard after any use.
WARNING! Never test extinguisher by partially discharging. Loss of pressure will occur
and render the extinguisher ineffective. It MUST be replaced immediately.
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
WHAT THE GAUGE MEANS
Your fire extinguisher is fully charged when the pin is within the central
green section of the gauge.
If the pin is within the red sections your extinguisher needs replacing.
Part Code: 924825/00