First Alert FE1A10G15 User Manual

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User's

Manual

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Dry

Chemical

Fire

Extinguisher

IMPORTANT! Please read carefully

and

save.

This user's

manual

contains important information about your fire extin-

guisher's operation.

If

you

areinstalling this fire extinguisher for

use

by

others,

you

must

leavethis

manual-or

a copy of

it-with

the end

user.

Read

.extinguisher label

and

theentire user's manualcarefully before

,nstalling

or

uSing

the

unit.

Make

sure

everyoneinyour household

is

completely familiar with the operation of the extinguisher,

and

review

the

instructions

regularly.Inan

emergency,

you

will

not

have

timetoread

instructions.

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A Fire

Extinguisher

ShouldBeMounted:

In

the

vicinityof(but

notonor

in) a

potential

sourceofheat

and/or

fire, likeanovenorstove.

Whereitis

easytoreach,nearanexitoran

escape

route

from

the

room.

In a

location

thatisconvenient, in

plain

sight,

and

3-1/2to5

feet(1to

1.5 meters) above

the

floor.

Store

the

extinguisher

high

enoughtokeepitoutofthe

reach

of

small

children.

On a clean,

dry

surface

where

the

temperature

does

not

go

above 120· F (4g·C)or

below

-40·F(-40·

C).

HOWTOINSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER

ACAUT

IONI

Do

not

mount

the extinguisher on drywallorplaster

without

adequate support. Use strong screwsorboltstomount

the

bracket securely into solid

woodormetal that can

support

it,

like a wooden partition stUd. Secure mounting

is

needed

so you can remove the extinguisher quickly and easily in
an

emergency. Also,ifthe extinguisher is

not

held securely,

it

could

droptothe

floor and injure peopleordamage the

extinguisher.
DO NOT BREAK THE SAFETY SEAL!

This

seal

prevents

acci<!ental

dischargeofthe

fire

extinguisher.

Break

the

seal

only

In an

emergency

before

using

the

fire

extinguisher.

NOTE: Since wall surface types

vary,

mounting

screws

are

not

.

included

. Purchase screws or bolts specifically designed for the sur-
face on which you will mount the fire extingUisher. The fire extinguisher
label lists its maximum weight. Mounting screw head type should be

#8

pan on round head screws with#8flat washers.

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Information

About

Fire

Extinguishers

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Extinguisher

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Extinguisher

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2006 BRK Brands,

Inc.,

a Subsidiary of Jarden Corporation

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rights reserved.

:irst Alert" ,

3901

Liberty Street Road, Aurora,IL60504-8122

;onsumer Affairs: [phone] • www.firstalert.com

MPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT

:IRE EXTINGUISHERS

10TE: Be sure the extinguisher is rated to fight the type of fire

nost likely to occurinthe area you choose to install it. Since house­lold fires commonly start

in

the kitchen, you should always install

m extinguisher

in

the kitchen. For added security, you should also

1stall additional extinguishers

in

utility areas, and other living areas

in

'our hou sehold.

Fire

extinguishers

are

classifiedbyfire

type.

The A,

Band

C

rating

system

defines

the

kindsofburning

materials

each

fire

extinguisherisdesignedtofight.

The

numbersinfrontofthe

A,B,orCindicate

the

rating

for

sizeofthe

fire

the

unit

can

extinguish. Using

the

wrong

typeoffire

extinguisher

can

do

more

harm

than

good. Make

sure

you

understand

which

fire

extinguishertouseoneach

classoffire!

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Class A rating: The agent/powder is suitable for

A

W

fighting small firesinvo

lving wood, paper, cloth,

rubber, and some plastics.

om Class B rating: The agent/powder is suitable for

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fighting small fires involving grease, oil,gasoline,

H

kerosene, and other flammable liquids.

@ " Class C rating: The agent/powder is suitable for

fighting small fires in "live" electrical equipment.

'E1A10G15israted

Class

1-A:10-B:C.

~EAD

BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING

rHIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER!

ADANGER!

This

extinguisherisdesigned

for

use

against

small

fires

that

have

just

started

and are small

enoughtofight

safely.Itis

not

designedtofight

large

fires

that

are

burning

outofcontrol.

If

the

fireistoo

hotorsmoky

for

youtoget

within6feet

(2 meters)ofit,donot

trytofightityourself. Warn everyone,

evacuate

the

premises, and have

someone

call

the

Fire

Department

from

outside

the

building.Tryingtofight

a large

fire

yourself

can

resultininjuryordeath.

Do

not

punctureorbum

any

fire

extinguisher.The

contents

are

under

pressure, and

the

extinguisher

could

explode.

Never

locate

this

extinguisher

closetoan engine, stove

or

other

sourceofheat.Itis

pressurized

and

could

rupture

or

explodeifexposedtotemperatures

over150· F (66· C).

ACAUTION!

This extinguisher contains a dry powder extinguishing agent.
The agent/powder is nontoxic,

but

can irritate skin.When using

this unit,

avoid breathing the powder.Always ventilate the area

after use.

INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON A WALL

1.

The extinguisher has a bracket for

wall mounting. Install the mounting

,

bracket on a wooden studorother

~

solid surface that will support the

' ~

weightofthe extinguisher using ' "

the screwsorbolts you purchased "

(see "Note" above). '

2.

After installing the mounting bracket, '
replace the extinguisher on the "
bracket with the label facing outward, "
so the label can be easily read.
Raise and wrap the bracket straps
around the cylinder and snap the
buckle closed.

INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A
MARINE CRAFT .

Accordingtothe

NFPA

Standard

302 (Fire

protection

Standard

for

Pleasure

and

Commercial

Motor

Craft):

• On marine crafts, portable fire extinguishers shall be located to be

readily accessible. Extinguishers shall be secured with a marine
bracket to permit immediate release.

• On marine crafts, extinguisher agent cylinders sha

ll

be mounted a

minimum

of

2 inches(5cm) above moist or wet surfaces to reduce

the danger of corrosion.

CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER

AWARNINGI

DO NOT CHECK THE PRESSUREORTEST THE

ARE

EXTINGUISHER BYSQUEEZING THE TRIGGER, EVEN

BRIEFLY.

ONCE

USED,

ITWILL GRADUAlLYLOSE PRESSURE AND WILL

NOT BE FULLY CHARGED

FOR

USE INANEMERGENCY.

When

the

pointer

drops

into

the

red

area,

the

extinguisher

may

stillbepressurized.You

must

discharge

the

unit

completely

before

disposingofit!

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mounting bracket and inspect the ' _

'I

gauge. Ifthe yellow pointer isinthe If.. I

GREEN

area. the extinguisher

is

,

properly pressurized and ready to

use.

. .

__

If

the

pointer

drops

into the

RED

area,

the

extinguisher has lost some

pressure and should be replaced.

2.

Check for signs of damage or misuse. Make sure you can still

read

all

the text on the label. Carefully examine the surface of

the extingUisher for corrosion.

You

can help prevent corrosion

by cleaning the extinguisher if it gets wet

or

dirty. If you notice
corrosion during the warranty period, return the unit to First Alert·

(See "Limited Warranty"

at the end of this manual).

3.

Make sure the tanlper indicator ("safety seal") is still intact and the

nozzle is clean and unobstructed.

4. When you finish inspecting the extingUish

er,

always put it back

securely into the mounting bracket.

IMPORTANTI

For more information about fire extinguishers , consult the

NFPA

Standard

#10,

"PortableFire

Extinguishers," available from the National

Fire

Protection Association,Inc.,

Batterymarch Park,

QUincy,MA02169,

USA.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE
EXnNGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY

HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXnNGUISHER

ADANGER!

Make sure your extinguisher may be safely and effectively
used

on

the small

fire

you wanttofight. Always use extreme

caution when fighting any fire. Fight a fire only where there

is

a clearescape pathtoallow youtoget

out

safelyifthe

fire

gets worse.

AWARNING!

Avoid breathing

smoke

and heated fumes; stay

low

if

necessary. Burning materials will release

toxic

fumes.

Inhaling these

fumes

may cause

injuryordeath.

ACAUTION!

Always stand

back

far

enough away

from

the

fire-near

an

exit-and

make sure

nothingisbetween you and

your

escape route.Ifyou

get

too

closetoa fire, you

risk

getting

burnedorhitbysplattering

material like grease.Ifthe

fire

is

too

hotorsmoky

for

youtoget

within

6 feet(2meters), DO

NOT

trytofight

the

fire

yourself. Evacuate

immediately

and

call the Fire Department.
For

fires

on a

kitchen

stove,

turn

ovenorburners

off

immediatelyifpossible.Ifyou

can't

reach the ovenorburner

~

controls

safely, extin9uish the fire first,

then

tum

them

off.

Fight

the

fire

fromanupwind

direction

with

your

backtoany

strong air

current.

Tryingtofightafire

with

currents

blowing

towards

you can

resun

in serious

injury

.

TO FIGHT THE FIRE

NOTE: The powder spray from the extinguisher may spread over a
wide area, and may soil upholstery, carpets and walls.

Sweep/vacuum up

as

much of the powderaspossible. Then use

a damp cloth to wipe off the remaining agent.

If you have

any

questions about cleaning appliances that the
agent has come into contact with, please contact the appliance
manufacturer.

IF YOUR EXnNGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE

Th

is fire extinguisherisa disposable device thatisNOT

rechargeable.

ACAUTION!

Do

not

trytoserviceorrepair

this

fire extinguisher

under

any

circumstances.Donot

trytoremove

the

nozzleorvalve assembly.

Thisisa pressurized device

that

can

cause serious

injury

if

tampered

with.

If there is a problem and it is still under warranty, please see "How to

Obtain Warranty Service"

in

the Limited Warranty.

DISPOSING OF A USED EXnNGUISHER

Completely discharge the extinguisher outdoors by turning the unit

upside down and pulling the trigger. Dispose of the empty unit
properly and replace it with a new fire extinguisher.

ADANGER!

Never puncture, burnorexpose

this

fire extinguishertotempera-

tures

over 150' F

(66'

C) evenifitisfully discharged. The

contents

are

under

pressure anditcould

explode.

AWARNING!

This

unit

will

not

operate

with

mounting

bracket

attached.

The extinguisher

mustberemoved

from

the

mounting

bracket

oritcannot

discharge

its

contentstofight

a fire.

LIMITED WARRANTY

BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK') the maker of First Alert" brand products,

walTants that for a period

of

ten years from the date of purchase, this

product will be free from defects

in

material and workmanship.

BRK,

.

at its option, will repair or replace this product or

any

component of
the product found to be defective during the warranty period.

Replacement w

ill

be made with a new or remanufactured product or

component.

II the productisno longer available, replacement may be

made with a similar product of equal or greater

value.

Thisisyour

exclusi

ve

warranty.

This warranty

isvalid for the original retail purchaser from the date of

initial retail purchase and is not transferable.Keep the original sales
receipt. Proof of purchase

is

required to obtain warranty performance.

BRK

dealers, service centers, or retail stores sellingBRK

products

do

not have the right to

alter,

modify or

any

way

change the terms and

conditions of this warranty. .
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage result-

ing from

any

of the following: negligent useormisuse of the prodJct.
use on improper voltageorcurrent, use contrary to the operating

instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than
BRK or

an

authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not

cover acts of God, such

as

fire, flood, hurricanes and tomadoes .

BRK shall not be liable for

anyincidentalorconsequential damages

caused by the breach of any express

or

implied warranty. Except

to the extent prohibited by applicable

law,

any

impiied warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited

in

duration

to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces,

or

jurisdictionsdonot allow the exclusionorlimitation of incidental

or
consequential damages or limitations on how longanimplied warranty

lasts, so the above limitations

or

exclusion

may

not apply to

you.

This

warranty gives you specific legal rights, and

you

may also have other

rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
HowtoObtain Warranty Service

Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your

retailer.

In

order to obtainwarranty service, contact the Consumer

Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30

AM

to 5:00

PM,

Central

Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

To

assistinserving you, please

have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.

Address:

25

Spur Drive,EIPaso,TX79906

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Squeeze

and

Hold

TriggerToDischarge

Powder.

Sweep

SidetoSide.

Break

the

SafetySeal

Remove

Extinguisher

from

Bracket

z

9.

1,

Remove the extinguisher from the mounting bracket.

2.

Hold the unit firmly with the nozzle facing

away

from

you.

Pull out

the pin to break the "Safety

Seal':

You

won't be able to squeeze

the trigger until the safety

seal

is removed.

3.

Stand back 6 feet(2meters) from the fire and make sure the fire is
not between you and your exit.

4. Hold the extinguisher upright and

aim

the nozzle at the base

ofthefire

.

5.

Squeeze and hold the trigger to discharge the powder.

6.

Sweep the sprayatthe base of the burning material, using quick

side-to-side motions.

(II

the spray scatters the fire, move back.)

Move slowly towards the fire

as

the extinguisher spray pushes the

fire back. Mainta

in

a 6-foot(2meter) distance between you and

the front of the fire at a

ll

times.

8.

Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make

sure the fire is completely out. Flashbacks are common with fires.

For kitchen fires

on

a kitchen stove, turn off the stove immediately

if possible, otherwise

as

soonasit is safe.

10.

II you suspect a fire hadanelectrical origin, shut off the electrical

power,

if possible, without eliminating your escape route. Do not

touch electrical wires or appliances.

11,

After you have completely dischargedJour extinguisher, leave the
building and close

all the doors behin

you.

AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED

ADANGER!

Do notturn the electrical power back onorplug in any appliances

until the area has been cleaned up completely. It is very

important

to

remove the powder from electrical equipment

after

a fire.Ifthe

powder gets wet,

it

can

conduct

electricity. (Using 'a

dry

chemical

extinguisher on wet electrical equipment may be hazardous

for

this
reason.) This may worsen an electrical leakage problem, impair the
equipment's insulation,

or

create an electrical

shock

hazard.

If

the

fire

wasona

kitchen

stove:

Make sure the oven and

all

burners are turned off.

Clean up the powder completely before using the stove or oven.
See

"How to Clean After Using a

Fire

Extinguisher~

Ventilate the

area thoroughly.

If

you

think

the

fire had an

electrical

origin:

Shut off the electrical

power,

if possible--do not touch

any

electrical wires or app

lian

ces.

Leave

the building and close alldoors behind

you.

Call

the

Fire

Department and

have

them inspect the premises.Assoonasthey

say it's safe to

return,

ventilate the area thoroughly.

Haveali

censed electrician inspect your electrical system.Donot

tum the power back on or plug

in

any

electrical equipment until the

inspection has been comp let

ed.

First Alert" is a registered trademarkofthe First Alert

Trust.

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