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FOR 09 KG CAPACITY DRY POWDER PORTABLE

FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR CLASS B&C FIRE.
TENDOR NO:-A043-00-MF-PR-8060/8060
PROJECT:-DEEN DAYAL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT,OGT
OWNER:-GUJRAT STATE PETROLEUM CORPORATION (GSPC)
PMC:-ENGINEERS INDIA LTD
TAG NO: - 308-MF-FE-001
DOCUMENT NO:-AEC/DCPSP09/2014-IB

ASHOKA ENGINEERING COMPANY

PLOT NO. 07 GALI NO. 7 ANAND PARBAT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NEW
DELHI-110005

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CHAPTER-I
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

SECTION 01:
Introduction

2. PURPOSE: The Extinguisher Fire Dry Powder 09 Kg. capacity is used to extinguish Class
B.C and Electric Fires, involving liquids or liquefiable solid, flammable and liquefied gases
and electric fires.
3. TECHANICAL DATA:
Type

Upright

Outside dia of Body

1755 mm

Clear opening dia of

neck ring

19 mm

Total Height

6205 mm

Capacity

9 Kg.

Weight

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1. GENERAL: This hand book covers descriptive instruction for operation maintenance and
storage of Extinguisher Fire Dry Powder 09 Kg. capacity. Before attempting to use this
Extinguisher, uses must go through this book carefully to get himself acquainted to ensure
best results.

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SECTION-2
DESCRIPTION:
1. The Extinguisher unit consists of following assembling:
(a)Body,(b)Squeeze Grip Valve ,(c)Syphon pipe,(d)Hose pipe
2. MAIN ASSEMBLIES:
(a)BODY: The main body is fabricated out of M.S. Sheet of 1.6mm thk and its top dome is welded to a
neck-ring of M.S. pipe.

(c) SIPHON TUBE: This is made of ABS plastic and fitted to the Squeeze grip valve.
(d) HOSE PIPE: This consists of a rubber hose having 600 mm length & internal dia of
fitted with nozzle.

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12.5mm and

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(b)SQUEEZE GRIP VALVE: Its made of Forged Brass Conforming FLB Grade of IS: 6932.

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Chapter II
OPERATION AND USE
Section-1: PREPARATION FOR USE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Clean the outer container of the fire extinguisher with a soft dry cloth properly.
2. Unscrew the squeeze grip valve.
3. Fill 9 kg of Dry Chemical Powder in the cylinder.
4. Check the squeeze grip valves washer is in the place.
5. Tighten the valve on the neck ring properly.
7. Check the discharge hole is not clogged.
8. Pressurize the extinguisher with dry nitrogen to a pressure of 15 bar.
9. Tighten the discharge hose to the valve body.
10. Put the safety clip in position.
11. Record the date of filling on the extinguisher.

NOW THE EXTINGUISHER IS READY TO USE

Section-2:-OPERATION AND USE
1. Before operation/use of extinguisher ,operator should be well trained /conversant with
handling/operation of subject extinguisher.
2. Keep/maintain sufficient distance during operation, to avoid any accident.
3. Minimum two persons should be involved during operation and proper safety measure
should be taken.
4. Remove the Fire Extinguisher from the wall bracket and carry to the fire place.
5. Remove the safety clip from the valve.
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6. Check the nozzle passage is clear.

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6. Press the lever of squeeze grip valve

& extinguisher start to discharge the Dry

Chemical Powder.
7. Direct the jet on the seat of fire, with sweeping motion side to side.
8. When fire is out ,standby & watch for possible re-ignition .
9. Realize the lever of the valve to stop the discharge of powder.

CHAPTERCHAPTER-III
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Section 01
MAINTENANCE
1. After the discharge ,the extinguisher must be cleaned with dry cloth or cotton waste
DO NOT USE WATER TO CLEAN THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
2. The Extinguisher must be recharged and the date of charging to be indicated on the
3. Clean the exterior of the extinguisher body once in a month.
4. Once in a month check the nozzle outlet for clogging.
5. At frequent intervals, it must be ensured that extinguisher is in proper condition with
safety clip in the position & it is not accidentally discharge.
6. Once in a month, check the pressure gauge for specified pressure in the cylinders. In
case pressure is low send the extinguisher for recharging.
7. Check the vent holes are not clogged.
8. Before recharging ,unscrew the valve slowly to release the pressure from the
extinguisher
9. Check the valve operating mechanism is working properly.
10. Empty the dry powder in a container & check the powder for caking, lumping and any
foreign material .It caking/lumping are found, replace the powder with fresh powder
charge.
11. Before replacing the powder, check the inner surface for any corrosion/damage .In
case inner surface is found to be corroded .The cylinder should be subjected to
hydraulic pressure of 35Kg/cm2 to check for any leakage/seepage etc. If cylinder is
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extinguisher body.

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found to be acceptable it should be cleaned thoroughly and surface treatment is to be

carried out.
12. The Cylinder body shall be subjected to Hydrostatic pressure test after every three
years. If leakage/seepage, visible distortion is observed, the extinguisher shall be

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13. The cylinder which fails the hydrostatic pressure test shall be rejected and disposed of
to avoid subsequent use.
14. Some of the extinguisher (say 10% to25%) should be picked up randomly from the
extinguishers lot which are in continuous operation for the last 03 years for conduct of
performance test .Advantage of the test should be taken to give practical training to the
staff in handling and operation of extinguisher .In case where more than 25%
extinguisher fails the performance test, all the remaining extinguisher from the lot
should be used in imparting warning.
15. Once in a year, polish the painted portion with wax polish and brass parts with metal
polish.
16. Written records should be maintained for maintenance, inspection and testing of
extinguisher. One page shall be allocated to each extinguisher.
17. NOTE:
(a) Dry Powder extinguisher should be opened in a dry room and for a minimum
possible time to avoid effect of atmospheric moisture on powder.
18. The uncharged extinguisher stocked inside shall be maintained as given below:(b) Once in a year check the washer valve ,grease the threads and check the lever
mechanism and discharge control for free movement .Examine vent holes.
(c) Once in a year, examine the bodies of extinguisher externally and internally using
illuminating probe. Corroded or damaged extinguisher should be replaced.
(d) Once in a year, polish the painted portion with wax polish and brass parts with
metal polish.
(e) The extinguisher shall be subjected to a hydraulic pressure of 35kgf/cm2 for a
duration of 30 sec before issuing to the user subject to the last hydraulic test was
done before three years .In case extinguisher fails due to leakage or visible
distortion ,the same shall be replaced.

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(a) Once in six months, clean the exterior of extinguisher by soft & dry cloth.

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Section -2: REPAIR

1. At the time of inspection any worn out part/parts should be replaced by new one. For
any major repair send the extinguisher to the manufacturer.
2. While assembling valve, all the parts should be properly cleaned to ensure correct
fitting.

CHAPTER-IV
TRANSPORTATION
(a) The extinguisher to be transported after proper packing as per specn,in empty condition
to avoid any mishap by Rail/Road.
(b) Any additional safeguard considered may be added by the contractor.

CHAPTER-V
PACKING AND PRESERVATION

The fire extinguisher is operated in the upright position. The design of the nozzle is such as
to ensure a throw of jet not less than 2 meters for a minimum period of more than 13 sec
& discharge of 90% minimum
of powder contents. The extinguisher should always be
transported in empty condition to avoid any mishap.
Section-2:
(a) PACKING
1. No packing is required during use.
2. Each extinguisher shall be packed in a polythene bag of 100 micron thickness &
thereafter in a corrugated box of 5 ply sheet with adequate polystyrene packing at
top and bottom of extinguisher to protect the valve and bottom skirt to avoid the
movement of extinguisher. The thickness of polystyrene at any point shall not be
less than 20 mm. The box shall be closed with self-adhesive tape strapped with
plastic/nylon strap.
(b) PRESERVATION
1. Keep the extinguisher in a cool & dry place.
2. Do not expose the extinguisher to direct sunlight.

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SECTION-1: SPECIAL FEATURE AND HAZARDS:

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ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

QTY.

PART NO.

VALVE ASSEMBLY

01

AEC\DCP09\01

COLLAR O RING

01

AEC\DCP09\02

DELIVERY PIPE WITH NOZZLE

01

AEC\DCP09\03

HOSE GASKET O-RING

01

AEC\DCP09\04

RING PIN

01

AEC\DCP09\05

5A

CHAIN(NYLON) FOR RING PIN

01

AEC\DCP09\54

LEVER

01

AEC\DCP09\06

HANDLE

01

AEC\DCP09\07

GAUGE

01

AEC\DCP09\08

VLAVE STEM O-RING

01

AEC\DCP09\09

10

VALVE STEM ASSEMBLY

01

AEC\DCP09\10

11

SPRING

01

AEC\DCP09\11

12

SIPHON PIPE

01

AEC\DCP09\12

13

STRAP AND HOSE ASSY

01

AEC\DCP09\13

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