BRK electronic KFE2S5 User's Manual
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1. it can conduct electricity Using 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 was on a kitchen stove Make sure the oven and all burners are turned off Clean up the powder completely before using the stove or oven this is especially important for self cleaning ovens Ventilate the area thoroughly If you think the fire had an electrical origin Shut off the electrical power if possible do not touch any electri cal wires or appliances Leave the building and close all doors behind you Call the Fire Department and have them inspect the entire house As soon as they say it s safe to return ventilate the area thoroughly e Have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system Do not turn the power back on or plug in any electrical equipment until the inspection has been completed IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE This fire extinguisher is a disposable device that is NOT rechargeable ACAUTION Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any circumstances Do not try to remove the nozzle or valve assembly This is a pressurized device that can cause serious injury if tampered with If there is a problem and it is still under warranty return it shipping prepaid to BRK Brands Inc Consumer Affairs 3920 Enterprise Co2. 32 All Rights Reserved 2002 BRK Brands Inc First Alert 3901 Liberty Street Road Aurora IL 60504 8122 Consumer Affairs 800 323 9005 www firstalert com First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust M06 3008 00X M 04 02
3. a E Users Manual First Alert Kitchen Fire Extinguishers Cat KFE2S5 Model KFE2S5 IMPORTANT Please read carefully and save This user s manual contains important information about your fire extin guisher s operation If you are installing this fire extinguisher for use by others you must leave this manual or a copy of it with the end user Read extinguisher label and the entire user s manual carefully before installing or using the unit Make sure everyone in your household is completely familiar with the operation of the extinguisher and review the instructions regularly In an emergency you will not have time to read instructions M06 3008 00X M 04 02 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information About Fire Extinguishers 0 0 1 Read Before Installing or Using This Fire Extinguisher 1 Where to Install This Extinguisher 0cceeeeeeeeeeeee 2 How to Install This Extinguisher 0eseeeeeueeeeeneee 2 Checking and Inspecting the Fire Extinguisher 005 2 How to Operate Your Fire Extinguisher in a Fire Emergency 3 After the Fire is Extinguished 00cceeeeeueaeeee eee 4 If Your Fire Extinguisher Needs Service 0eeeeeeeenee 4 Disposing of a Used Extinguisher eeeeeeeeeeeenee 4 5 Year Limited Warranty 0 cceeeee cence eee eee eee 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS NOTE Be sure the extinguisher is rated to fight the type of fire most lik
4. ed and ready to use If the utton stays down the extinguisher has lost pressure and must be replaced If the unit is still under warranty return it to BRK Brands Inc immediately If the warranty has expired take the unit outside and discharge the con tents completely Discard the old extinguish er and replace it immediately Checking the Pressure Continued 3 While the extinguisher is off the mounting bracket check for any signs of damage or misuse Make sure you can still read all the text on the label 4 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 peri od return the unit to BRK Brands Inc see warranty information at the end of this manual Location of the Safety Seal 5 Make sure the tamper indicator safety seal is still intact as shown in Location Of The Safety Seal Make sure the nozzle is clean and unobstructed 6 When you finish inspecting the extinguisher put it back securely into the mounting bracket IMPORTANT For more information about fire extinguishers consult the NFPA Standard 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers available from the National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02169 USA HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY ADANGER Ma
5. ely to occur in the area you choose to install it Since house hold fires commonly start in the kitchen you should always install an extinguisher in the kitchen For added security you should also install additional extinguishers in utility areas and other living areas in your household Fire extinguishers are classified by fire type The A B and C rating system defines the kinds of burning materials each fire extinguisher is designed to fight The numbers in front of the A B or C indicate the rating for size of the fire the unit can extin push Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do more arm than good Make sure you understand which fire extin guisher to use on each class of fire Class A rating The agent powder is suitable for fighting small fires involving wood paper cloth rubber and some plastics Class B rating The agent powder is suitable for fighting small fires involving grease oil gasoline kerosene and other flammable liquids Class C rating The agent powder is suitable for fighting small fires in live electrical equipment READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER Model KFE2S5 is rated 5 B C This unit is NOT rated to fight Class A fires ADANGER e This extinguisher is designed for use against small fires that have just started and are small enough to fight safely It is not designed to fight large fires that are burning out of con trol If the fire is too hot or smoky for
6. ke sure your extinguisher may be safely and effectively used on the small fire you want to fight Always use extreme caution when fighting any fire Fight a fire only where there is a clear escape path to allow you to get out safely if the fire gets worse AWARNING Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes stay low if neces sary Burning materials will release toxic fumes Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death ACAUTION Always stand back far enough away from the fire near an exit and make sure nothing is between you and your escape route If you get too close to a fire you risk getting burned or hit by splattering material like grease If the fire is too hot or smoly for you to get within 6 feet 2 meters DO NOT try to fight the fire yourself Evacuate immediately and call the Fire Department For fires on a kitchen stove turn oven or burners off immedi ately if possible If you can t reach the oven or burner con trols safely extinguish the fire first then turn them off Fight the fire from an upwind direction with your back to any strong air current Trying to fight a fire with currents blowing towards you can result in serious injury TO FIGHT THE FIRE AWARNING This unit will not operate with mounting bracket attached The extinguisher must be removed from the mounting bracket or it cannot discharge its contents to fight a fire Press Lever To Discharge Powder Remove Extinguisher B
7. ng negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current 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 tornadoes or any batteries that are included with this unit BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of mer chantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty Some states provinces or jurisdic tions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province How to Obtain Warranty Service Service If service is required do not return the product to your retail er In order to obtain warranty 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 assist in serving you please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling 3920 Enterprise Court Aurora IL 60504 81
8. reak the from Bracket Cap Safety Seal 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 2 meters 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 of the fire 5 Press the lever to discharge the powder 6 Sweep the spray at the base of the burning material using quick side to side motions If the spray scatters the fire move back 7 Move slowly towards the fire as the extinguisher spray pushes the fire back Maintain a 6 foot 2 meter distance between you and the front of the fire at all times 8 Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make sure the fire is completely out Flashbacks are common with fires AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED After any fire it is advisable to have the area inspected by the Fire Department The powder spray from the extinguisher may spread over a wide area and may soil upholstery carpets and walls You should clean up the powder as soon as possible ADANGER Do not turn the electrical power back on or plug 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 If the powder gets wet
9. sh er as shown MOUNT THE BRACKET CAP ON A WALL Remember Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without adequate support see Caution above Install the mounting bracket on a wooden stud or other solid surface that will support the weight of the extinguisher Use 1 1 4 long 8 pan or round screws with a 8 washer as shown Choose at least two of the six holes provided on the Mounting Bracket Cap Using two holes that are opposite each other i e the top and bot tom center holes is recommended Mounting screws are not included see Note above SECURE EXTINGUISHER TO BRACKET CAP After installing the mounting bracket replace the extinguisher on the bracket with the label facing outward so the label can be easily read CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AWARNING Do not check the pressure or test the fire extinguisher by spray ing it even briefly Once used it will gradually lose pressure and will not be fully charged for use in an emergency Inspect and test the extinguisher once a week Start by removing the extinguisher from the mounting bracket cap 1 Review the manual and instruction label with everyone in your home Everyone should know how to use the extinguisher in an emergency 2 Check the extinguisher pressure by press ing the green button on top of the cap as shown in Checking the Pressure If the button pops back up the extinguisher is roperly pressuriz
10. ts to mount the bracket securely into solid wood or metal that can support it like a wooden partition stud Secure mounting is needed so you can remove the extinguisher quickly and easily in an emer gency Also if the extinguisher is not held securely it could drop to the floor and injure people or damage the extinguisher Do not break the safety seal This seal prevents accidental discharge of the fire extingulsher Break the seal only in an emergency before using the fire extinguisher NOTE Since wall surface types vary mounting screws are not includ ed Purchase screws or bolts specifically designed for the surface on which you will mount the fire extinguisher The fire extinguisher label lists its maximum weight The plastic cap on this extinguisher serves as a quick release wall mounting bracket AWARNING If you do not mount the fire extinguisher on the wall you must remove the cap and store it separately Failure to remove the cap from a free standing extinguisher may prevent it from working properly in an emergency REMOVE THE MOUNTING BRACKET CAP 1 Hold the extinguisher with the back mounting surface of the cap facing you Make sure to hold the metal canister not the Plastic Mounting plastic cap Brackel Cap Mounting Surface N e lt Release Handle Y Metal Canister 2 Grasp the rectangular release handle on the back of the cap Pull the handle up to remove the cap bracket from the extingui
11. urt Aurora IL 60504 8132 DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER Completely discharge the extinguisher outdoors dispose of the unit properly and replace it with a new fire extinguisher ADANGER Never puncture burn or expose this fire extinguisher to tempera tures over 150 F 66 C even if it is fully discharged The contents are under pressure and it could explode 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Coverage BRK Brands Inc BRK the maker of First Alert brand products warrants that for a period of five years from the date of pur chase this product will be free from defects in material and workman ship BRK at its option will repair or replace this product or any com ponent of the product found to be defective during the warranty peri od Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty This warranty is valid 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 selling BRK 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 followi
12. you to get within 6 feet 2 meters of it do not try to fight it yourself Warn everyone evacuate the premises and have someone call the Fire Department from outside the building Trying to fight a large fire yourself can result in injury or death Do not puncture or burn any fire extinguisher The contents are under pressure and the extinguisher could explode Never locate this extinguisher close to an engine stove or other source of heat It is pressurized and could rupture or explode if exposed to temperatures over 150 F 66 C ACAUTION This extinguisher contains a dry powder extinguishing agent The agent powder is not toxic but can irritate skin When using this unit avoid breathing the powder Always ventilate the area after use WHERE TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER A Fire Extinguisher Should Be Mounted e In the vicinity of but not on or in a potential source of heat and or fire like an oven or stove e Where it is easy to reach near an exit or an escape route from the room e Ina location that is convenient in plain sight and 3 1 2 to 5 feet above the floor Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach of small children e Ona clean dry surface where the temperature does not go above 120 F 49 C or below 40 F 40 C HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER ACAUTION Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without adequate support Use strong screws or bol
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