Kidde Foam Extinguisher Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual For Kidde

Foam Extinguisher

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE LABELS ON YOUR
FIRE EXTINGUISHER NOW! IN AN EMERGENCY, THERE
WON’T BE TIME!

How To Use Your Extinguisher

1. USE UPRIGHT.
PULL OUT SAFETY CLIP.

2. STAND BACK 6 FEET (2 METERS).
AIM HOSE AT FIRE.

3. SQUEEZE LEVER TO
DISCHARGE CONTENTS.

Do not attempt to fight any fire that instills doubt of your safety
because it is either too large or in a an unsafe area. Simply leave
the area and call for help.

WARNING

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS MAY

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY FROM A DIRECT ELECTRICAL
PATH RESULTING IN ELECTROCUTION OF THE USER AND
OTHERS IN THE AREA:

• STAND CLEAR OF ANY PUDDLES, INCLUDING EXTINGUISHER
CONTENTS, DURING AND AFTER USE TO AVOID CONTACT
WITH ELECTRICITY FROM APPLIANCES, FRAYED POWER AND
EXTENSION CORDS, ETC.

• PRIOR TO CLEANUP AFTER A FIRE, ENSURE THAT ALL
ELECTRICAL DEVICES ARE ISOLATED FROM ELECTRICAL
POWER BY TURNING OFF POWER SWITCHES OR OPENING
CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

WARNING

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NEVER use this extinguisher on commercial deep fat fryers or other
large bodies of cooking oil. The extinguisher contents are water
based and may react violently with the hot oil, resulting in burns from
flying oil.

WARNING

• NEVER use this extinguisher on alcohol fires if the amount of alcohol
is more than 1 quart.

WARNING

• This extinguisher is a PRESSURIZED container. Propellant gas is
compressed nitrogen.
DO NOT incinerate. Discharge and replace after ANY use.

• Install extinguisher in a location that does not exceed manufacturer
specified temperature range of +14° F to +140°F.

• DO NOT discharge at a person’s face.

• Keep children AWAY from extinguisher.

CAUTION

• Avoid direct contact with OR inhalation of extinguisher contents.
Extinguisher contents are not toxic but may cause eye, respiratory or
skin irritation. In case of contact, flush eyes or skin with clean, cool
water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, contact a physician
IMMEDIATELY. The chemical names of extinguisher contents are
printed on extinguisher label.

EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

• Inspect your fire extinguisher AT LEAST once a month, or more
frequently if exposed to weather or possible tampering, to ensure that it
will be ready when needed.

• DO NOT use this extinguisher UNLESS:

• The pointer on the extinguisher pressure gauge/indicator is in

the GREEN section;

• The safety clip is intact;

• The extinguisher has no serious dents, scratches, corrosion,

etc.; and,

• The discharge nozzle is clean and free of obstructions.

To ALWAYS ensure satisfactory performance, replace extinguisher every
five years with a new Kidde foam extinguisher.

Contact local and state regulatory agencies for proper disposal method
of old foam fire extinguishers.

WARNING

• NEVER test extinguisher by partially discharging. Loss of pressure
will occur and extinguisher MUST be replaced.

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Extinguisher Use

THIS extinguisher is ideal for fires in the home such as burning curtains,
furniture or fuel fires caused by spills on or around automobiles, lawn
mowers, etc. Potential fuel fires may be avoided or minimized by covering
the fuel with the contents of this extinguisher after the spill.

This extinguisher can be used on small cooking oil fires, such as frying
pans, by always observing the following precautions.

1. Turn off the source of heat to the fire as soon as possible.

2. When discharging the extinguisher, stand back at least 6 feet to
prevent splatter of hot oil.

DON’T LEAVE YOUR FAMILY’S SAFETY TO CHANCE, BE
PREPARED!

Mounting Your Extinguisher

Secure the mounting bracket provided with appropriate hardware to
ensure the extinguisher cannot fall as personal injury or property damage
may result. Wood screws (not provided) should be used for mounting in
wall studs. Mounting in drywall requires special hardware (not provided)
such as toggle bolts, mollies or proper screws and inserts to ensure
adequate strength. DO NOT mount in drywall with wood screws alone.

Five-Year Limited Warranty

We warrant that, for FIVE (5) years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This
warranty will not apply to any product which we determine was subjected
to misuse, accident or alteration or was operated or maintained other than
according to our instructions. In addition, this warranty only applies to the
original end-user purchaser.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
FIVE YEAR EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD LISTED ABOVE.
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTIES LISTED ABOVE, WE MAKE NO
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

The purchaser’s exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at
our option, the repair, replacement, or return for credit of the product. IN

NO EVENT WILL WE, OR DEALERS OR DISTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. Some

states do not allow such exclusions or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the limitations or exclusions above may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty performance, if applicable, the product should be
brought to the original place of purchase, or the purchaser may write or
call to Consumer Information, Kidde, 1394 South Third Street, Mebane,
North Carolina 27302, 1-800-880-6788.

Do not mail or ship a fire extinguisher without first calling Consumer
Information at the above phone number for instructions. federal regulations
require specific procedures to be followed for shipment of fire
extinguishers.

For More Information

For more information, write or call us, or contact your local fire department.
Additional information can be found in the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) pamphlet No. 10, “Portable Fire Extinguishers.”

Please join us on the Internet at www.kiddeUS.com for a wide variety
of home safety information.

KIDDE
1394 S. THIRD STREET, MEBANE, NC 27302
1-800-880-6788
MANUAL P/N 367202C