Ansul Fire Extinguisher 20-ABC-SP

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.

Did you replace or repair 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 removed from its wall hanger or bracket. Check the securement of the hanger or bracket.

NOTICE: Extinguishers out of service for maintenance or recharge shall be replaced by spare extinguishers of the same type and at least equal rating.

Check the date of manufacture stamped on the shell or the date of last hydrostatic test on the label affixed to the extinguisher.

Invert the extinguisher and open the nozzle to ensure that any pressure is relieved from the shell.

Return extinguisher to the upright position, place the hose in its normal position and insert the nozzle in the holder.

Examine the dry chemical shell and all other external components for evidence of corrosion, mechanical damage, or the presence of welding, soldering or brazing repairs.

Check the nameplates for legibility, looseness or corrosion.

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 is adjusted to fit into the handle notches

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

Handle is carefully closed, clamping the extinguisher into the bracket

Bracket adjustment is checked for any play or tension issues

Sign off on the bracket adjustment

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