TECH TIP #10
WHEELED CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHERS
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE CARBON DIOXIDE
TRAPPED IN A WHEELED CO2 EXTINGUISHER HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Amerex Wheeled Carbon Dioxide extinguishers
are equipped with a shut-off at the extinguisher horn. If
the horn shut-off is closed before the extinguisher cylinder
valve is shut off, CO2 gas will be trapped in the hose assembly.
The CO2 gas can expand to the point of rupturing the hose
in warm weather or an extremely warm environment.
YOUR CUSTOMERS AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS
SHOULD BE ADVISED OF THIS PROCEDURE TO AVOID POTENTIAL PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
ALWAYS VENT ANY REMAINING CO2
BY SQUEEZING THE HORN SHUT-OFF AFTER THE EXTINGUISHER VALVE
IS CLOSED!

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