Ansul Fire Extinguisher 10

Inspection of the bracket should be performed whenever extinguisher inspection is performed.

Check for looseness between extinguisher and bracket. The band clamp should shut tightly, compressing the band grommet.

Inspect the extinguisher and the bracket for wear caused by movement of the extinguisher within the bracket.

Examine entire bracket closely for loose or worn hinges or hinge-pins, bent or cracked bands, and worn or missing grommets.

Clean any pads that are oily or greasy.

Avoid future damage by replacing or repairing all components that are missing, worn or damaged.

Sign off on the bracket inspection

Clean any dirt, ice, or other foreign material from the extinguisher and bracket

Remove the extinguisher from the bracket and clean the extinguisher surface where the bracket pads contact it

Examine the bracket pads which hold the extinguisher in place. Clean the pad surfaces to maintain their gripping power on the extinguisher. Check the pads for resiliency, and replace if necessary

Inspect the bracket. If it has been bent, replace it. If it has been cracked, repair or replace it

If any welding is performed, take steps to protect the bracket pads from excessive heat

Grease each moving part of the bracket arm and test its action. The bracket must be able to hold the extinguisher firmly, but release easily when necessary

Check to see that the bracket is firmly mounted. Tighten or replace mounting fasteners, or re-weld connections as needed

Avoid possible rust damage by cleaning and painting wherever bare steel is exposed

Following extinguisher maintenance, secure the extinguisher in its bracket. If the bracket does not hold the extinguisher securely or the bracket is difficult to close, replace the affected part and/or bracket

NOTICE: Always be alert for any indications of damage or in-operability in the unit.

Extinguisher is in its designated place, conspicuous, readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire.

Extinguisher is securely hanged or bracketed.

Date of manufacture or last hydrostatic test does not exceed the test interval (twelve years) specified in the latest edition of NFPA 10.

Extinguisher is free of obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle.

Nameplates are legible, not loose or corroded.

Cartridge seal is not punctured and it is the proper ANSUL cartridge and has the proper ANSUL seal.

Cartridge weight is not 1/4 oz (7.1 g) for Model 10 or 1/2 oz (14.2 g) for Models 20/30 less than stamped on the cartridge.

Puncture lever works freely and the cutting edge is sharp.

Warning: Improper adjustment may cause damage to the bracket or extinguisher.

Extinguisher is firmly in the bracket base

Clamp arm is level and arranged for best fit

Handle is opened to the correct width

T-bolt length fits into the notches on the handle

T-bolt is properly seated and square to the bracket back

Handle closes properly, clamping the extinguisher into the bracket

Cartridge removed from extinguisher

Retaining roll pin removed from lever

Old puncture pin removed by pushing downward

Roll pin installed in reverse procedure

Puncture pin travels freely by operating the lever