Sentry Fire Extinguisher CD-10A1

CAUTION: Always be alert for any indications of damage or inoperativeness in the extinguisher.

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

Extinguisher removed from its wall hanger and hanger is firmly fastened to mounting surface

Extinguisher cleaned to remove dirt, grease and foreign material

Tank inspected for corrosion, abrasion, or dents in accordance with CGA Visual Inspection Standards, Pamphlets C-6 and C-6.1

Extinguisher visually inspected for missing, substituted or broken parts

Cylinder checked for date of manufacture

10, 15, or 20 lb Extinguishers Only: Horn/hose assembly removed and inspected

5 lb Extinguisher Only: Horn assembly removed and inspected

WARNING: When performing recharge, use only those materials specified on the extinguisher nameplate. The use of other recharging materials may reduce the efficiency, cause malfunction, or result in rupture of the extinguisher that could cause injury to the operator

Extinguishers maintained at regular intervals

WARNING: If, at any time, an extinguisher shows evidence of corrosion or mechanical injury, it shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test or replaced

Extinguishers hydrostatically tested

WARNING: Do not use air or gas for pressure testing. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury or death if the shell ruptures

Record of extinguisher maintenance

Sign off on the fire extinguisher maintenance

NOTICE: Become familiar with the Service and Repair section prior to performing inspection

Is the extinguisher in its designated place, clearly visible and accessible for immediate use?

Is the visual inspection seal on the valve lever intact?

Enter the weight of the extinguisher

Is there any physical damage, corrosion or other impairments on the extinguisher?

Is there any cuts, severe weather checking, abrasion, cracks or deformed exterior on the horn or horn/hose assembly?

Are the hose couplings tight, free from corrosion or cracks?

Is the horn free from obstruction?

WARNING: When discharging carbon dioxide for recharge purposes, it should always be discharged to an outside atmosphere.

Discharge all remaining CO2 from extinguisher

Check cylinder shoulder for date of manufacture.

Attach proper recharge adaptor to valve

Place extinguisher on scale. Attach spring clamp to hold extinguisher valve in open position

Connect CO2 supply line to recharge adaptor

Check nameplate on cylinder for proper charge (weight) of CO2

WARNING: When performing recharge, use only the proper materials.