HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE
EXnNGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXnNGUISHER
ADANGER!
Make sure your extinguisher may be safely and effectively
used
on
the small
fire
you want
to
fight. Always use extreme
caution when fighting any fire. Fight a fire only where there
is
a clear escape path
to
allow you
to
get
out
safely
if
the
fire
gets worse.
AWARNING!
Avoid breathing
smoke
and heated fumes; stay
low
if
necessary. Burning materials will release
toxic
fumes.
Inhaling these
fumes
may cause
injury
or
death.
ACAUTION!
Always stand
back
far
enough away
from
the
fire-near
an
exit-and
make sure
nothing
is
between you and
your
escape route.
If
you
get
too
close
to
a fire, you
risk
getting
burned
or
hit
by
splattering
material like grease.
If
the
fire
is
too
hot
or
smoky
for
you
to
get
within
6 feet
(2
meters), DO
NOT
try
to
fight
the
fire
yourself. Evacuate
immediately
and
call the Fire Department.
For
fires
on a
kitchen
stove,
turn
oven
or
burners
off
immediately
if
possible.
If
you
can't
reach the oven
or
burner
~
controls
safely, extin9uish the fire first,
then
tum
them
off.
Fight
the
fire
from
an
upwind
direction
with
your
back
to
any
strong air
current.
Trying
to
fight
a
fire
with
currents
blowing
towards
you can
resun
in serious
injury
.
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
NOTE: The powder spray from the extinguisher may spread over a
wide area, and may soil upholstery, carpets and walls.
Sweep/vacuum up
as
much of the powder
as
possible. Then use
a damp cloth to wipe off the remaining agent.
If you have
any
questions about cleaning appliances that the
agent has come into contact with, please contact the appliance
manufacturer.
IF YOUR EXnNGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
Th
is fire extinguisher
is
a disposable device that
is
NOT
rechargeable.
ACAUTION!
Do
not
try
to
service
or
repair
this
fire extinguisher
under
any
circumstances.
Do
not
try
to
remove
the
nozzle
or
valve assembly.
This
is
a pressurized device
that
can
cause serious
injury
if
tampered
with.
If there is a problem and it is still under warranty, please see "How to
Obtain Warranty Service"
in
the Limited Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXnNGUISHER
Completely discharge the extinguisher outdoors by turning the unit
upside down and pulling the trigger. Dispose of the empty unit
properly and replace it with a new fire extinguisher.
ADANGER!
Never puncture, burn
or
expose
this
fire extinguisher
to
tempera-
tures
over 150' F
(66'
C) even
if
it
is
fully discharged. The
contents
are
under
pressure and
it
could
explode.
AWARNING!
This
unit
will
not
operate
with
mounting
bracket
attached.
The extinguisher
must
be
removed
from
the
mounting
bracket
or
it
cannot
discharge
its
contents
to
fight
a fire.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK') the maker of First Alert" brand products,
walTants that for a period
of
ten years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects
in
material and workmanship.
BRK,
.
at its option, will repair or replace this product or
any
component of
the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement w
ill
be made with a new or remanufactured product or
component.
II the product
is
no longer available, replacement may be
made with a similar product of equal or greater
value.
This
is
your
exclusi
ve
warranty.
This warranty
is
va
lid for the orig
in
al retail purchaser from the date of
initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales
receipt. Proof of purchase
is
required to obtain warranty performance.
BRK
dealers, service centers, or retail stores selli
ng
BRK
products
do
not have the right to
alter,
modify or
any
way
change the terms and
conditions of this warranty. .
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage result-
ing from
any
of the following: negligent use
or
misuse of the prodJct.
use on improper voltage
or
current, use contrary to the operating
instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than
BRK or
an
authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not
cover acts of God, such
as
fire, flood, hurricanes and tomadoes.
BRK shall not be liable for
any
in
cidental
or
consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express
or
implied warranty. Except
to the extent prohibited by applicable
law,
any
impiied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited
in
duration
to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces,
or
jurisdictions
do
not allow the exclusion
or
limitation of incidental
or
consequential damages or limitations on how long
an
imp
li
ed warranty
lasts, so the above limitations
or
exclusion
may
not apply to
you.
This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you
may also have other
rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
How
to
Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your
retailer.
In
order to obta
in
warranty service, contact the Consumer
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30
AM
to 5:00
PM,
Central
Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
To
assist
in
serving you, please
have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
Address:
25
Spur Drive,
EI
Paso,
TX
79906
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Squeeze
and
Hold
Trigger
To
Discharge
Powder.
Sweep
Side
to
Side.
Break
the
Safety Seal
Remove
Extinguisher
from
Bracket
z
9.
1,
Remove the extinguisher from the mounting bracket.
2.
Hold the unit firmly with the nozzle facing
away
from
you.
Pull out
the pin to break the "Safety
Seal':
You
won't be able to squeeze
the trigger until the safety
seal
is removed.
3.
Stand back 6 feet
(2
meters) from the fire and make sure the fire is
not between you and your exit.
4. Hold the extinguisher upright and
aim
the nozzle at the base
ofthefire
.
5.
Squeeze and hold the trigger to discharge the powder.
6.
Sweep the spray
at
the base of the burning material, using quick
side-to-side motions.
(II
the spray scatters the fire, move back.)
Move slowly towards the fire
as
the extinguisher spray pushes the
fire back. Mainta
in
a 6-foot
(2
meter) distance between you and
the front of the fire at a
ll
times.
8.
Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make
sure the fire is completely out. Flashbacks are common with fires.
For kitchen fires
on
a kitchen stove, turn off the stove immediately
if possible, otherwise
as
soon
as
it is safe.
10.
II you suspect a fire had
an
electrical origin, shut off the e
le
ctrical
power,
if possible, without eliminating your escape route. Do not
touch electrical wires or appliances.
11,
After you have completely dischargedJour extinguisher, leave the
building and c
lo
se
all the doors behin
you.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
ADANGER!
Do not turn the electrical power back on
or
plug in any appliances
until the area has been cleaned up completely. It is very
important
to
remove the powder from electrical equipment
after
a fire.
If
the
powder gets wet,
it
can
conduct
electricity. (Using 'a
dry
chemical
extinguisher on wet electrical equipment may be hazardous
for
this
reason.) This may worsen an electrical leakage problem, impair the
equipment's insulation,
or
create an electrical
shock
hazard.
If
the
fire
was
on
a
kitchen
stove:
Make sure the oven and
all
burners are turned off.
Clean up the powder completely before using the stove or oven.
See
"How to Clean After Using a
Fire
Extinguisher~
Ventilate the
area thoroughly.
If
you
think
the
fire had an
electrical
origin:
Shut off the electrical
power,
if possible--do not touch
any
electrical wires or app
lian
ces.
Leave
the building and close a
ll
doors behind
you.
Call
the
Fire
Department and
have
them inspect the premises.
As
soon
as
they
say it's safe to
return,
ventilate the area thoroughly.
Have
a
li
censed e
le
ctrician inspect your electrical system.
Do
not
tum the power back on or plug
in
any
electrical equipment until the
inspection has been complet
ed.
First Alert" is a registered trademark
of
the First Alert
Trust.
M08-0191-000 M 10/06
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