Mls Instruction Manual 02 04 2019

Service and Filling Instructions for ABC Stored Pressure Type Fire
Extinguishers
Figure 1: Dismantled 6kg Powder Cartridge Operated Fire Extinguisher
1. Cylinder 8. Nozzle
2. Valve 9. Base skirting
3. Pressure Gauge 10. Cylinder belt
4. Adaptor 11. Wall bracket
5. Hose clip 12. Safety pin
6. Hose 13. Cable tie
7. Dip tube
Extinguishers
Introduction
• Powder fire extinguishers

➢
Powders are commonly made from Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP).
➢
There are various types of powders which uses a different ratio of ammonium to phosphate, depending
on the grade of the powder.
➢ Stored pressure fire extinguishers uses a nitrogen propellant which is stored in the cylinder. To operate
the fire extinguisher, the valve needs to be pressed and powder will be discharged through the
discharge hose and nozzle.
Safety Precautions
Note: To release pressure without discharging, or to release residual pressure, unscrew the head and
valve assembly slowly for two or three turns only, to allow the pressure to escape via the venting
arrangement. Do not unscrew further until all pressure is released.
• Use a clamping unit when servicing the fire extinguisher.
• Do not mix different powders. Some of the mixtures would produce water and carbon dioxide, which would
cause caking of the powder and rise in pressure in the cylinder.
Extinguishers
Initial Operations
1. Safety pin and cable tie

• Check the safety clip and cable tie to determine whether the portable fire extinguisher may have
been operated.
2. External examination
• Inspect for corrosion, dents, gouges, or damage that could impair the safe operation of the
portable fire extinguisher.
3. Hose and nozzle
• Check the discharge hoses for condition and fitness for use and ensure that the nozzles and
hoses if fitted are unobstructed and not cracked, worn, or damage.
• Renew if necessary.
• Ensure there is no residual powder in the discharge hose to avoid contamination.
4. Operating instructions
• Check the operating instructions for correctness and legibility.
Charge Operations
Note: Remove pressure from cylinder before unscrewing valve, according to the method stated in the Safety
Precautions.
5. Powder charges (for powder fire extinguishers)

• Examine the powder of the portable fire extinguisher.
• Agitate the powder by inverting and shaking the portable fire extinguisher taking care to avoid
spillage.
• If there is any evidence of caking, lumps, or foreign bodies, or if it is not free flowing, or if there
is any doubt at all, discard all the powder and recharge.
• The use of sieves or machines to remove foreign bodies, caked or lumpy material is not
recommended since this will involve considerable exposure to atmospheric humidity with a risk
of subsequent caking.
Extinguishers
6. Weight control
• Pour out the powder content of the fire extinguisher.
• Weigh the extinguishing agent compare the content weight with the weight stated on
the cylinder.
• If more than 10% of the content is loss, refill the cylinder with new extinguishing agent.
• Powder fire extinguishers should only be opened in the driest available conditions and for the
minimum time necessary for examination, to minimize the effect of atmospheric moisture on the
powder.
• Powder refills should only be opened immediately before use, and bulk refills should be
resealed immediately after use.
Internal Operations
7. Operating mechanism and air passages

• Clean valve if necessary and pass air through the other parts, paying particular attention to the
vent holes (or other venting devices) in the cap.
• Ensure that the dip tube is unobstructed and remove any residual powder if
present.
• Renew dip tube if necessary.
• The dip tube needs to be renewed every three to five years.
• Check the valve and handle for free movement, clean, rectify or renew as
necessary.
• Protect moving parts and threads against corrosion with a lubricant. .
8. O-rings and washers

• Check all O-rings and washers and renew if necessary.
• O-rings must be renewed every three to five years, or when the condition is not satisfactory.
Extinguishers
9. Cylinder body
• Inspect the inner surface of the cylinder with the aid of an illuminated
probe.
• Check for corrosion or any damage.
• Check internal lining of water/foam fire extinguishers and ensure the
lining is not damaged.
Final Operations
10. Reassemble
• Reassemble the fire extinguisher.
➢ Insert O-ring into valve.
➢ Insert spindle into valve.
➢ Place spring at the back of the spindle.
➢ Screw tube holder into valve.
➢ Screw dip tube into tube holder.
➢ Insert the dip tube and valve assembly into the filled cylinder and tighten.
➢ Refit the safety pin or device to prevent inadvertent operation and fit new cable tie as
necessary.
➢ Clean the fire extinguisher with a cloth.
11. Maintenance label

• Complete the details on the maintenance label.
12. Wall bracket/stand

• Check condition of wall bracket or stand and rectify if necessary.
Extinguishers
Maintenance
The service and maintenance of the extinguishers should be done in accordance to the national
regulations as specified in BS 5306-3 / NFPA 10. The following steps listed below are available as
recommendation but should NOT supersede any national regulations.
• The user should ensure that extinguishers and replacement charges are inspected, serviced and
maintained regularly by a competent maintenance and servicing organization.
• A record of maintenance performed shall be kept.
Maintenance Intervals
TYPE OF FIRE BASIC EXTENDED SERVICE AND

EXTINGUISHER SERVICE RECHARGING
Powder Primary Every year Every 10 years
Sealed
• Basic service: date of commissioning or the date of last service.

• Extended service:
Powder primary sealed: 10 years from the date of commissioning or 11 years from the date of
manufacture. Subsequently every 10 years from the date of last extended service;
• The replacement of parts does not affect these intervals.
Hydrostatic Test Intervals for Extinguishers
TYPE OF FIRE TEST INTERVALS

EXTINGUISHER
Powder 10 YEARS
• The pressure in a hydrostatic test of a cylinder shall be maintained for a minimum of 30 seconds, but
for no less time than is required for complete expansion of the cylinder and to complete the visual
examination of the cylinder.
• Test pressure shall be hydrostatically tested to the pressure specified on the extinguisher.
• All valves, internal parts, and hose assemblies shall be removed, and the fire extinguisher shall be
emptied before testing.
• All traces of extinguishant agents must be removed before filled with water.
• A complete internal and external visual examination shall be conducted before any hydrostatic test.

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Service and Filling Instructions for ABC Stored Pressure Type Fire

Figure 1: Dismantled 6kg Powder Cartridge Operated Fire Extinguisher

• Powder fire extinguishers

1. Safety pin and cable tie

5. Powder charges (for powder fire extinguishers)

7. Operating mechanism and air passages

8. O-rings and washers

11. Maintenance label

12. Wall bracket/stand

TYPE OF FIRE BASIC EXTENDED SERVICE AND

• Basic service: date of commissioning or the date of last service.

Hydrostatic Test Intervals for Extinguishers

TYPE OF FIRE TEST INTERVALS

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