First Alert FE3A40GR User manual

User’s Manual
Fire Extinguishers
Mod ls
FE3A40GR
FE4A60BC
IMPORTANT! Please read carefully and save.
This us r’s manual contains important information about your fir
xtinguish r’s op ration. If you ar installing this fir xtinguish r for
us by oth rs, you must l av this manual—or a copy of it—with th
nd us r.
R ad xtinguish r lab l and th ntir us r’s manual car fully b for
installing or using th unit. Mak sur v ryon in your hous hold is
compl t ly familiar with th op ration of th xtinguish r, and r vi w
th instructions r gularly. In an m rg ncy, you will not hav tim to
r ad instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
NOTE: B sur th xtinguish r is rat d to fight th typ of fir most
lik ly to occur in th ar a you choos to install it. Sinc hous hold
fir s commonly start in th kitch n, you should always install an
xtinguish r in th kitch n. For add d s curity, you should also install
additional xtinguish rs in utility ar as, and oth r living ar as in your
hous hold.
FE3A40GR is rat d Class 3-A:40-B:C.
FE4A60BC is rat d Class 4-A:60-B:C.
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER!
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
extinguish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do
more harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire
extinguisher to use on each class of fire!
Class A rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s involving wood, pap r, cloth,
rubb r, and som plastics.
Class B rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s involving gr as , oil, gasolin ,
k ros n , and oth r flammabl liquids.
Class C rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s in "liv " l ctrical quipm nt.
If your First Al rt®fir xtinguish r cam with a wall hook:
1. Install th wall hook on a wood n stud or oth r solid surfac that
will support th w ight of th xtinguish r using th scr ws or
bolts purchas d. Sinc wall surfac typ s vary, mounting screws
are not included. Purchas scr ws or bolts sp cifically d sign d
for th surfac on which you will mount th fir xtinguish r.
Th fir xtinguish r lab l lists its maximum w ight.
2. Aft r installing th wall hook, plac th xtinguish r on th hook
with th lab l facing outward, so th lab l can asily b r ad.
If your First Al rt®fir xtinguish r cam with a m tal brack t:
1. Install th m tal brack t on a wood n stud or oth r solid surfac
that will support th w ight of th xtinguish r using th scr ws or
bolts purchas d. Sinc wall surfac typ s vary, mounting screws
are not included. Purchas scr ws or bolts sp cifically d sign d
for th surfac on which you will mount th fir xtinguish r.
Th fir xtinguish r lab l lists its maximum w ight.
2. Aft r installing th m tal brack t, plac th xtinguish r on th
brack t with th lab l facing outward, so th lab l can asily b r ad.
Rais and wrap th brack t straps around th cylind r and snap
th buckl clos d.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A
MARINE CRAFT (usin metal bracket only)
According to the NFPA Standard 302 (Fire protection Standard for
Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft):
• On marin craft, portabl fir xtinguish rs shall b locat d to b
r adily acc ssibl . Extinguish rs shall b s cur d with a marin
brack t to p rmit imm diat r l as .
• On marin craft, xtinguish r ag nt cylind rs shall b mount d a
minimum of 2 inch s (5 cm) abov moist or w t surfac s to r duc
th dang r of corrosion.
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. Insp ct th xtinguish r onc a w k. R mov th xtinguish r
from th mounting d vic and insp ct th gaug . If th gaug point r
is anywh r in th gr n band, th xtinguish r is prop rly charg d
and r ady to us . If th gaug r ads "RECHARGE," th xtinguish r
has lost pr ssur and must b r fill d.
2. Ch ck for signs of damag or misus . Mak sur you can still
r ad all th t xt on th lab l. Car fully xamin th surfac of
th xtinguish r for corrosion. You can h lp pr v nt corrosion
by cl aning th xtinguish r if it g ts w t or dirty. If you notic
corrosion during th warranty p riod, r turn th unit to First Al rt®
(s "Limit d Warranty" at th nd of this manual).
3. Mak sur th tamp r indicator ("saf ty s al") is still intact and
th nozzl is cl an and unobstruct d.
4. R cord all insp ction and maint nanc dat s on th tag includ d
with th fir xtinguish r. C ntinued...
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
C ntinued
5. Wh n you finish insp cting th fir xtinguish r, always put it back
onto th mounting
dvic . Mak sur th saf ty s al is intact.
For mor information about fir xtinguish rs, consult th NFPA
Standard #10, "Portabl Fir Extinguish rs," availabl from th National
Fir Prot ction Association, Inc., Batt rymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169,
USA.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
MOUNTING YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
A Fire Extinguisher Should Be Mounted:
• In the vicinity of (but not on or in) a potential source of heat
and/or fire, like an oven or stove.
• Where it is easy to reach, near an exit or an escape route from
the room.
• In a location that is convenient, in plain sight, and 3-1/2 to 5
feet (1 to 1.5 meters) above the floor.
• Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach
of small children.
• On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go
above 120 F (49 C) or below –40 F (–40 C).
• Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without
adequate support. Use strong screws or bolts 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
emergency. 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 plastic loop holding the safety pin in place!
This loop prevents accidental discharge of the fire extin-
guisher. Break the loop only in an emergency before using
the fire extinguisher.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE
EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
1. Lift th xtinguish r off th mounting d vic and r mov nozzl
from th holding strap. If your fir xtinguish r cam with a m tal
brack t, unbuckl th m tal strap to r mov th xtinguish r
from th mounting d vic .
2. Hold th unit firmly in an upright position. Pull out th saf ty pin
to br ak th saf ty s al or tamp r indicator. Mak sur th xtin-
guish r nozzl fac s away from you.
3. Stand back from th fir at l ast 10 f t (3 m t rs), and mak sur
th fir is not b tw n you and your xit.
4. Hold th xtinguish r upright and aim th nozzl at th bas of
th fir .
5. Pr ss th l v r to discharg th powd r.
6. Sw p th spray at th bas of th burning mat rial, using quick
sid -to-sid motions. (If th spray scatt rs th fir , mov back.)
7. Mov slowly towards th fir as th xtinguish r spray push s
th fir back. Maintain a 10-foot (3 m t r) distanc b tw n you
and th front of th fir at all tim s.
8. Compl t ly discharg th cont nts of th xtinguish r and mak
sur th fir is compl t ly out. Flashbacks ar common with fir s.
9. For kitch n fir s on a kitch n stov , turn off th stov imm diat ly
if possibl , oth rwis as soon as it is saf .
10. If you susp ct a fir had an l ctrical origin, shut off th l ctrical
pow r, if possibl , without liminating your scap rout . Do not
touch l ctrical wir s or applianc s.
11. Aft r you hav compl t ly discharg d your xtinguish r, l av th
building and clos all th doors b hind you.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
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, 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.
C ntinued...
• Make 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.
•Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if
necessary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes.
Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death.
• 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 smoky for you to get within 10 feet (3 meters), DO
NOT try to fight the fire yourself. Evacuate immediately and
call the Fire Department. Stand back no less than 10 feet
(3 meters) from the fire.
• For fires on a kitchen stove, turn oven or burners off
immediately if possible. If you can’t reach the oven or burner
controls 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.
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
This fir xtinguish r is r charg abl by a c rtifi d fir quipm nt
d al r, r gardl ss of how much of th cont nt was us d.
Onc a y ar, a c rtifi d fir quipm nt d al r, in accordanc with th
s rvic manual id ntifi d on th fir xtinguish r lab l, should s rvic
th fir xtinguish r. Pl as r f r to your local t l phon dir ctory for
a c rtifi d d al r.
Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any
circumstances. Do not try to remove the hose, nozzle or valve
assembly. This is a pressurized device that can cause serious
injury if tampered with.
If th r is a probl m and it is still und r warranty, pl as s “How to
Obtain Warranty S rvic ” in th Limit d Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER
If you choos not to hav a us d xtinguish r r fill d or a non-working
unit r pair d, tak it outdoors, turn it upsid down, and discharg it
compl t ly. Dispos of th mpty unit prop rly, and r plac it with a
n w fir xtinguish r.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") th mak r of First Al rt®brand products,
warrants that for a p riod of tw lv y ars from th dat of purchas ,
this product will b fr from d f cts in mat rial and workmanship.
BRK, at its option, will r pair or r plac this product or any compon nt
of th product found to b d f ctiv during th warranty p riod.
R plac m nt will b mad with a n w or r manufactur d product or
compon nt. If th product is no long r availabl , r plac m nt may b
mad with a similar product of qual or gr at r valu . This is your
xclusiv warranty.
This warranty is valid for th original r tail purchas r from th dat of
initial r tail purchas and is not transf rabl . K p th original sal s
r c ipt. Proof of purchas is r quir d to obtain warranty p rformanc .
BRK d al rs, s rvic c nt rs, or r tail stor s s lling BRK products do
not hav th right to alt r, modify or any way chang th t rms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty do s not cov r normal w ar of parts or damag r sult-
ing from any of th following: n glig nt us or misus of th product,
us on improp r voltag or curr nt, us contrary to th op rating
instructions, disass mbly, r pair or alt ration by anyon oth r than
BRK or an authoriz d s rvic c nt r. Furth r, th warranty do s not
cov r acts of God, such as fir , flood, hurrican s and tornado s.
BRK shall not b liabl for any incid ntal or cons qu ntial damag s
caus d by th br ach of any xpr ss or impli d warranty. Exc pt
to th xt nt prohibit d by applicabl law, any impli d warranty of
m rchantability or fitn ss for a particular purpos is limit d in duration
to th duration of th abov warranty. Som stat s, provinc s, or
jurisdictions do not allow th xclusion or limitation of incid ntal or
cons qu ntial damag s or limitations on how long an impli d warranty
lasts, so th abov limitations or xclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty giv s you sp cific l gal rights, and you may also hav
oth r rights that vary from stat to stat , or provinc to provinc .
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If s rvic is r quir d, do not r turn th product to your
r tail r. In ord r to obtain warranty s rvic , contact th Consum r
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, C ntral
Standard Tim , Monday through Friday. To assist in s rving you, pl as
hav th mod l numb r and dat of purchas availabl wh n calling.
Address: 25 Spur Driv , El Paso, TX 79906
Print d in M xico M08-0158-009 M07/11
First Al rt®is a r gist r d trad mark of th First Al rt Trust us d und r
lic ns .
Fire Extinguisher
Model FE4A60BC
1 2 3 4
© 2011 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights r s rv d. Distribut d by
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Lib rty Str t Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consum r Affairs: [phone] • www.firstal rt.com
Thank you for choosing First Al rt®for your fir xtinguish r n ds.
You hav purchas d a high quality fir xtinguish r d sign d to
prot ct you and your family in cas of a fir dang r.
Print d in M xico
M08-0158-009 M07/11
Fire Extinguisher
Model FE3A40GR
Parts of This
Fire Extinguisher
Wall Hook Mounting
Metal Bracket Mounting
Safety
Pin
Lever
Handle
Pressure
Gauge
Break Seal
and Pull Out
the Safety Pin
Aim N zzle at
Base f Fire Press Lever T
Discharge P wder
• 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
control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within
10 feet (3 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).
• 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.
• DO NOT CHECK THE PRESSURE OR TEST THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER BY SQUEEZING THE LEVER, EVEN BRIEFLY.
ONCE USED, IT WILL GRADUALLY LOSE PRESSURE AND
WILL NOT BE FULLY CHARGED FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY.
• Only an authorized fire equipment dealer must refill this
extinguisher. The extinguisher must be refilled with the
same chemical that it contained when it was first purchased.
Improper filling can result in non-working or dangerous units.
This unit will not operate when it is on the mounting device.
The extinguisher must be removed from the mounting device
or it cannot discharge its contents to fight a fire.
HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
NOTE: Th powd r spray from th xtinguish r may spr ad ov r a
wid ar a, and may soil upholst ry, carp ts and walls.
•Sw p/vacuum up as much of th powd r as possibl . Th n us
a damp cloth to wip off th r maining ag nt.
•If you hav any qu stions about cl aning applianc s that th
ag nt has com into contact with, pl as contact th applianc
manufactur r.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED, C ntinued
If the fire was on a kitchen stove:
• Mak sur th ov n and all burn rs ar turn d off.
•Cl an up th powd r compl t ly b for using th stov or ov n.
S “How to Cl an Aft r Using a Fir Extinguish r”. V ntilat th
ar a thoroughly.
If you think the fire had an electrical origin:
• Shut off th l ctrical pow r, if possibl --do not touch any
l ctrical wir s or applianc s.
•L av th building and clos all doors b hind you. Call th Fir
Dpartm nt and hav th m insp ct th ntir hous . As soon as
th y say it’s saf to r turn, v ntilat th ar a thoroughly.
•Hav a lic ns d l ctrician insp ct your l ctrical syst m. Do not
turn th pow r back on or plug in any l ctrical quipm nt until
th insp ction has b n compl t d.
Tested to
ANSI/UL 711
and ANSI/UL 299

User’s Manual
Fire Extinguishers
Mod ls
FE3A40GR
FE4A60BC
IMPORTANT! Please read carefully and save.
This us r’s manual contains important information about your fir
xtinguish r’s op ration. If you ar installing this fir xtinguish r for
us by oth rs, you must l av this manual—or a copy of it—with th
nd us r.
R ad xtinguish r lab l and th ntir us r’s manual car fully b for
installing or using th unit. Mak sur v ryon in your hous hold is
compl t ly familiar with th op ration of th xtinguish r, and r vi w
th instructions r gularly. In an m rg ncy, you will not hav tim to
r ad instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
NOTE: B sur th xtinguish r is rat d to fight th typ of fir most
lik ly to occur in th ar a you choos to install it. Sinc hous hold
fir s commonly start in th kitch n, you should always install an
xtinguish r in th kitch n. For add d s curity, you should also install
additional xtinguish rs in utility ar as, and oth r living ar as in your
hous hold.
FE3A40GR is rat d Class 3-A:40-B:C.
FE4A60BC is rat d Class 4-A:60-B:C.
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER!
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
extinguish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do
more harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire
extinguisher to use on each class of fire!
Class A rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s involving wood, pap r, cloth,
rubb r, and som plastics.
Class B rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s involving gr as , oil, gasolin ,
k ros n , and oth r flammabl liquids.
Class C rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s in "liv " l ctrical quipm nt.
If your First Al rt®fir xtinguish r cam with a wall hook:
1. Install th wall hook on a wood n stud or oth r solid surfac that
will support th w ight of th xtinguish r using th scr ws or
bolts purchas d. Sinc wall surfac typ s vary, mounting screws
are not included. Purchas scr ws or bolts sp cifically d sign d
for th surfac on which you will mount th fir xtinguish r.
Th fir xtinguish r lab l lists its maximum w ight.
2. Aft r installing th wall hook, plac th xtinguish r on th hook
with th lab l facing outward, so th lab l can asily b r ad.
If your First Al rt®fir xtinguish r cam with a m tal brack t:
1. Install th m tal brack t on a wood n stud or oth r solid surfac
that will support th w ight of th xtinguish r using th scr ws or
bolts purchas d. Sinc wall surfac typ s vary, mounting screws
are not included. Purchas scr ws or bolts sp cifically d sign d
for th surfac on which you will mount th fir xtinguish r.
Th fir xtinguish r lab l lists its maximum w ight.
2. Aft r installing th m tal brack t, plac th xtinguish r on th
brack t with th lab l facing outward, so th lab l can asily b r ad.
Rais and wrap th brack t straps around th cylind r and snap
th buckl clos d.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A
MARINE CRAFT (usin metal bracket only)
According to the NFPA Standard 302 (Fire protection Standard for
Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft):
• On marin craft, portabl fir xtinguish rs shall b locat d to b
r adily acc ssibl . Extinguish rs shall b s cur d with a marin
brack t to p rmit imm diat r l as .
• On marin craft, xtinguish r ag nt cylind rs shall b mount d a
minimum of 2 inch s (5 cm) abov moist or w t surfac s to r duc
th dang r of corrosion.
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. Insp ct th xtinguish r onc a w k. R mov th xtinguish r
from th mounting d vic and insp ct th gaug . If th gaug point r
is anywh r in th gr n band, th xtinguish r is prop rly charg d
and r ady to us . If th gaug r ads "RECHARGE," th xtinguish r
has lost pr ssur and must b r fill d.
2. Ch ck for signs of damag or misus . Mak sur you can still
r ad all th t xt on th lab l. Car fully xamin th surfac of
th xtinguish r for corrosion. You can h lp pr v nt corrosion
by cl aning th xtinguish r if it g ts w t or dirty. If you notic
corrosion during th warranty p riod, r turn th unit to First Al rt®
(s "Limit d Warranty" at th nd of this manual).
3. Mak sur th tamp r indicator ("saf ty s al") is still intact and
th nozzl is cl an and unobstruct d.
4. R cord all insp ction and maint nanc dat s on th tag includ d
with th fir xtinguish r. C ntinued...
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
C ntinued
5. Wh n you finish insp cting th fir xtinguish r, always put it back
onto th mounting
dvic . Mak sur th saf ty s al is intact.
For mor information about fir xtinguish rs, consult th NFPA
Standard #10, "Portabl Fir Extinguish rs," availabl from th National
Fir Prot ction Association, Inc., Batt rymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169,
USA.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
MOUNTING YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
A Fire Extinguisher Should Be Mounted:
• In the vicinity of (but not on or in) a potential source of heat
and/or fire, like an oven or stove.
• Where it is easy to reach, near an exit or an escape route from
the room.
• In a location that is convenient, in plain sight, and 3-1/2 to 5
feet (1 to 1.5 meters) above the floor.
• Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach
of small children.
• On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go
above 120 F (49 C) or below –40 F (–40 C).
• Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without
adequate support. Use strong screws or bolts 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
emergency. 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 plastic loop holding the safety pin in place!
This loop prevents accidental discharge of the fire extin-
guisher. Break the loop only in an emergency before using
the fire extinguisher.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE
EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
1. Lift th xtinguish r off th mounting d vic and r mov nozzl
from th holding strap. If your fir xtinguish r cam with a m tal
brack t, unbuckl th m tal strap to r mov th xtinguish r
from th mounting d vic .
2. Hold th unit firmly in an upright position. Pull out th saf ty pin
to br ak th saf ty s al or tamp r indicator. Mak sur th xtin-
guish r nozzl fac s away from you.
3. Stand back from th fir at l ast 10 f t (3 m t rs), and mak sur
th fir is not b tw n you and your xit.
4. Hold th xtinguish r upright and aim th nozzl at th bas of
th fir .
5. Pr ss th l v r to discharg th powd r.
6. Sw p th spray at th bas of th burning mat rial, using quick
sid -to-sid motions. (If th spray scatt rs th fir , mov back.)
7. Mov slowly towards th fir as th xtinguish r spray push s
th fir back. Maintain a 10-foot (3 m t r) distanc b tw n you
and th front of th fir at all tim s.
8. Compl t ly discharg th cont nts of th xtinguish r and mak
sur th fir is compl t ly out. Flashbacks ar common with fir s.
9. For kitch n fir s on a kitch n stov , turn off th stov imm diat ly
if possibl , oth rwis as soon as it is saf .
10. If you susp ct a fir had an l ctrical origin, shut off th l ctrical
pow r, if possibl , without liminating your scap rout . Do not
touch l ctrical wir s or applianc s.
11. Aft r you hav compl t ly discharg d your xtinguish r, l av th
building and clos all th doors b hind you.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
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, 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.
C ntinued...
• Make 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.
•Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if
necessary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes.
Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death.
• 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 smoky for you to get within 10 feet (3 meters), DO
NOT try to fight the fire yourself. Evacuate immediately and
call the Fire Department. Stand back no less than 10 feet
(3 meters) from the fire.
• For fires on a kitchen stove, turn oven or burners off
immediately if possible. If you can’t reach the oven or burner
controls 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.
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
This fir xtinguish r is r charg abl by a c rtifi d fir quipm nt
d al r, r gardl ss of how much of th cont nt was us d.
Onc a y ar, a c rtifi d fir quipm nt d al r, in accordanc with th
s rvic manual id ntifi d on th fir xtinguish r lab l, should s rvic
th fir xtinguish r. Pl as r f r to your local t l phon dir ctory for
a c rtifi d d al r.
Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any
circumstances. Do not try to remove the hose, nozzle or valve
assembly. This is a pressurized device that can cause serious
injury if tampered with.
If th r is a probl m and it is still und r warranty, pl as s “How to
Obtain Warranty S rvic ” in th Limit d Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER
If you choos not to hav a us d xtinguish r r fill d or a non-working
unit r pair d, tak it outdoors, turn it upsid down, and discharg it
compl t ly. Dispos of th mpty unit prop rly, and r plac it with a
n w fir xtinguish r.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") th mak r of First Al rt®brand products,
warrants that for a p riod of tw lv y ars from th dat of purchas ,
this product will b fr from d f cts in mat rial and workmanship.
BRK, at its option, will r pair or r plac this product or any compon nt
of th product found to b d f ctiv during th warranty p riod.
R plac m nt will b mad with a n w or r manufactur d product or
compon nt. If th product is no long r availabl , r plac m nt may b
mad with a similar product of qual or gr at r valu . This is your
xclusiv warranty.
This warranty is valid for th original r tail purchas r from th dat of
initial r tail purchas and is not transf rabl . K p th original sal s
r c ipt. Proof of purchas is r quir d to obtain warranty p rformanc .
BRK d al rs, s rvic c nt rs, or r tail stor s s lling BRK products do
not hav th right to alt r, modify or any way chang th t rms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty do s not cov r normal w ar of parts or damag r sult-
ing from any of th following: n glig nt us or misus of th product,
us on improp r voltag or curr nt, us contrary to th op rating
instructions, disass mbly, r pair or alt ration by anyon oth r than
BRK or an authoriz d s rvic c nt r. Furth r, th warranty do s not
cov r acts of God, such as fir , flood, hurrican s and tornado s.
BRK shall not b liabl for any incid ntal or cons qu ntial damag s
caus d by th br ach of any xpr ss or impli d warranty. Exc pt
to th xt nt prohibit d by applicabl law, any impli d warranty of
m rchantability or fitn ss for a particular purpos is limit d in duration
to th duration of th abov warranty. Som stat s, provinc s, or
jurisdictions do not allow th xclusion or limitation of incid ntal or
cons qu ntial damag s or limitations on how long an impli d warranty
lasts, so th abov limitations or xclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty giv s you sp cific l gal rights, and you may also hav
oth r rights that vary from stat to stat , or provinc to provinc .
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If s rvic is r quir d, do not r turn th product to your
r tail r. In ord r to obtain warranty s rvic , contact th Consum r
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, C ntral
Standard Tim , Monday through Friday. To assist in s rving you, pl as
hav th mod l numb r and dat of purchas availabl wh n calling.
Address: 25 Spur Driv , El Paso, TX 79906
Print d in M xico M08-0158-009 M07/11
First Al rt®is a r gist r d trad mark of th First Al rt Trust us d und r
lic ns .
Fire Extinguisher
Model FE4A60BC
1 2 3 4
© 2011 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights r s rv d. Distribut d by
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Lib rty Str t Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consum r Affairs: [phone] • www.firstal rt.com
Thank you for choosing First Al rt®for your fir xtinguish r n ds.
You hav purchas d a high quality fir xtinguish r d sign d to
prot ct you and your family in cas of a fir dang r.
Print d in M xico
M08-0158-009 M07/11
Fire Extinguisher
Model FE3A40GR
Parts of This
Fire Extinguisher
Wall Hook Mounting
Metal Bracket Mounting
Safety
Pin
Lever
Handle
Pressure
Gauge
Break Seal
and Pull Out
the Safety Pin
Aim N zzle at
Base f Fire Press Lever T
Discharge P wder
• 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
control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within
10 feet (3 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).
• 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.
• DO NOT CHECK THE PRESSURE OR TEST THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER BY SQUEEZING THE LEVER, EVEN BRIEFLY.
ONCE USED, IT WILL GRADUALLY LOSE PRESSURE AND
WILL NOT BE FULLY CHARGED FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY.
• Only an authorized fire equipment dealer must refill this
extinguisher. The extinguisher must be refilled with the
same chemical that it contained when it was first purchased.
Improper filling can result in non-working or dangerous units.
This unit will not operate when it is on the mounting device.
The extinguisher must be removed from the mounting device
or it cannot discharge its contents to fight a fire.
HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
NOTE: Th powd r spray from th xtinguish r may spr ad ov r a
wid ar a, and may soil upholst ry, carp ts and walls.
•Sw p/vacuum up as much of th powd r as possibl . Th n us
a damp cloth to wip off th r maining ag nt.
•If you hav any qu stions about cl aning applianc s that th
ag nt has com into contact with, pl as contact th applianc
manufactur r.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED, C ntinued
If the fire was on a kitchen stove:
• Mak sur th ov n and all burn rs ar turn d off.
•Cl an up th powd r compl t ly b for using th stov or ov n.
S “How to Cl an Aft r Using a Fir Extinguish r”. V ntilat th
ar a thoroughly.
If you think the fire had an electrical origin:
• Shut off th l ctrical pow r, if possibl --do not touch any
l ctrical wir s or applianc s.
•L av th building and clos all doors b hind you. Call th Fir
Dpartm nt and hav th m insp ct th ntir hous . As soon as
th y say it’s saf to r turn, v ntilat th ar a thoroughly.
•Hav a lic ns d l ctrician insp ct your l ctrical syst m. Do not
turn th pow r back on or plug in any l ctrical quipm nt until
th insp ction has b n compl t d.
Tested to
ANSI/UL 711
and ANSI/UL 299

User’s Manual
Fire Extinguishers
Mod ls
FE3A40GR
FE4A60BC
IMPORTANT! Please read carefully and save.
This us r’s manual contains important information about your fir
xtinguish r’s op ration. If you ar installing this fir xtinguish r for
us by oth rs, you must l av this manual—or a copy of it—with th
nd us r.
R ad xtinguish r lab l and th ntir us r’s manual car fully b for
installing or using th unit. Mak sur v ryon in your hous hold is
compl t ly familiar with th op ration of th xtinguish r, and r vi w
th instructions r gularly. In an m rg ncy, you will not hav tim to
r ad instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
NOTE: B sur th xtinguish r is rat d to fight th typ of fir most
lik ly to occur in th ar a you choos to install it. Sinc hous hold
fir s commonly start in th kitch n, you should always install an
xtinguish r in th kitch n. For add d s curity, you should also install
additional xtinguish rs in utility ar as, and oth r living ar as in your
hous hold.
FE3A40GR is rat d Class 3-A:40-B:C.
FE4A60BC is rat d Class 4-A:60-B:C.
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER!
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
extinguish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do
more harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire
extinguisher to use on each class of fire!
Class A rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s involving wood, pap r, cloth,
rubb r, and som plastics.
Class B rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s involving gr as , oil, gasolin ,
k ros n , and oth r flammabl liquids.
Class C rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s in "liv " l ctrical quipm nt.
If your First Al rt®fir xtinguish r cam with a wall hook:
1. Install th wall hook on a wood n stud or oth r solid surfac that
will support th w ight of th xtinguish r using th scr ws or
bolts purchas d. Sinc wall surfac typ s vary, mounting screws
are not included. Purchas scr ws or bolts sp cifically d sign d
for th surfac on which you will mount th fir xtinguish r.
Th fir xtinguish r lab l lists its maximum w ight.
2. Aft r installing th wall hook, plac th xtinguish r on th hook
with th lab l facing outward, so th lab l can asily b r ad.
If your First Al rt®fir xtinguish r cam with a m tal brack t:
1. Install th m tal brack t on a wood n stud or oth r solid surfac
that will support th w ight of th xtinguish r using th scr ws or
bolts purchas d. Sinc wall surfac typ s vary, mounting screws
are not included. Purchas scr ws or bolts sp cifically d sign d
for th surfac on which you will mount th fir xtinguish r.
Th fir xtinguish r lab l lists its maximum w ight.
2. Aft r installing th m tal brack t, plac th xtinguish r on th
brack t with th lab l facing outward, so th lab l can asily b r ad.
Rais and wrap th brack t straps around th cylind r and snap
th buckl clos d.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A
MARINE CRAFT (usin metal bracket only)
According to the NFPA Standard 302 (Fire protection Standard for
Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft):
• On marin craft, portabl fir xtinguish rs shall b locat d to b
r adily acc ssibl . Extinguish rs shall b s cur d with a marin
brack t to p rmit imm diat r l as .
• On marin craft, xtinguish r ag nt cylind rs shall b mount d a
minimum of 2 inch s (5 cm) abov moist or w t surfac s to r duc
th dang r of corrosion.
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. Insp ct th xtinguish r onc a w k. R mov th xtinguish r
from th mounting d vic and insp ct th gaug . If th gaug point r
is anywh r in th gr n band, th xtinguish r is prop rly charg d
and r ady to us . If th gaug r ads "RECHARGE," th xtinguish r
has lost pr ssur and must b r fill d.
2. Ch ck for signs of damag or misus . Mak sur you can still
r ad all th t xt on th lab l. Car fully xamin th surfac of
th xtinguish r for corrosion. You can h lp pr v nt corrosion
by cl aning th xtinguish r if it g ts w t or dirty. If you notic
corrosion during th warranty p riod, r turn th unit to First Al rt®
(s "Limit d Warranty" at th nd of this manual).
3. Mak sur th tamp r indicator ("saf ty s al") is still intact and
th nozzl is cl an and unobstruct d.
4. R cord all insp ction and maint nanc dat s on th tag includ d
with th fir xtinguish r. C ntinued...
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
C ntinued
5. Wh n you finish insp cting th fir xtinguish r, always put it back
onto th mounting
dvic . Mak sur th saf ty s al is intact.
For mor information about fir xtinguish rs, consult th NFPA
Standard #10, "Portabl Fir Extinguish rs," availabl from th National
Fir Prot ction Association, Inc., Batt rymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169,
USA.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
MOUNTING YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
A Fire Extinguisher Should Be Mounted:
• In the vicinity of (but not on or in) a potential source of heat
and/or fire, like an oven or stove.
• Where it is easy to reach, near an exit or an escape route from
the room.
• In a location that is convenient, in plain sight, and 3-1/2 to 5
feet (1 to 1.5 meters) above the floor.
• Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach
of small children.
• On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go
above 120 F (49 C) or below –40 F (–40 C).
• Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without
adequate support. Use strong screws or bolts 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
emergency. 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 plastic loop holding the safety pin in place!
This loop prevents accidental discharge of the fire extin-
guisher. Break the loop only in an emergency before using
the fire extinguisher.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE
EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
1. Lift th xtinguish r off th mounting d vic and r mov nozzl
from th holding strap. If your fir xtinguish r cam with a m tal
brack t, unbuckl th m tal strap to r mov th xtinguish r
from th mounting d vic .
2. Hold th unit firmly in an upright position. Pull out th saf ty pin
to br ak th saf ty s al or tamp r indicator. Mak sur th xtin-
guish r nozzl fac s away from you.
3. Stand back from th fir at l ast 10 f t (3 m t rs), and mak sur
th fir is not b tw n you and your xit.
4. Hold th xtinguish r upright and aim th nozzl at th bas of
th fir .
5. Pr ss th l v r to discharg th powd r.
6. Sw p th spray at th bas of th burning mat rial, using quick
sid -to-sid motions. (If th spray scatt rs th fir , mov back.)
7. Mov slowly towards th fir as th xtinguish r spray push s
th fir back. Maintain a 10-foot (3 m t r) distanc b tw n you
and th front of th fir at all tim s.
8. Compl t ly discharg th cont nts of th xtinguish r and mak
sur th fir is compl t ly out. Flashbacks ar common with fir s.
9. For kitch n fir s on a kitch n stov , turn off th stov imm diat ly
if possibl , oth rwis as soon as it is saf .
10. If you susp ct a fir had an l ctrical origin, shut off th l ctrical
pow r, if possibl , without liminating your scap rout . Do not
touch l ctrical wir s or applianc s.
11. Aft r you hav compl t ly discharg d your xtinguish r, l av th
building and clos all th doors b hind you.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
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, 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.
C ntinued...
• Make 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.
•Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if
necessary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes.
Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death.
• 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 smoky for you to get within 10 feet (3 meters), DO
NOT try to fight the fire yourself. Evacuate immediately and
call the Fire Department. Stand back no less than 10 feet
(3 meters) from the fire.
• For fires on a kitchen stove, turn oven or burners off
immediately if possible. If you can’t reach the oven or burner
controls 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.
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
This fir xtinguish r is r charg abl by a c rtifi d fir quipm nt
d al r, r gardl ss of how much of th cont nt was us d.
Onc a y ar, a c rtifi d fir quipm nt d al r, in accordanc with th
s rvic manual id ntifi d on th fir xtinguish r lab l, should s rvic
th fir xtinguish r. Pl as r f r to your local t l phon dir ctory for
a c rtifi d d al r.
Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any
circumstances. Do not try to remove the hose, nozzle or valve
assembly. This is a pressurized device that can cause serious
injury if tampered with.
If th r is a probl m and it is still und r warranty, pl as s “How to
Obtain Warranty S rvic ” in th Limit d Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER
If you choos not to hav a us d xtinguish r r fill d or a non-working
unit r pair d, tak it outdoors, turn it upsid down, and discharg it
compl t ly. Dispos of th mpty unit prop rly, and r plac it with a
n w fir xtinguish r.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") th mak r of First Al rt®brand products,
warrants that for a p riod of tw lv y ars from th dat of purchas ,
this product will b fr from d f cts in mat rial and workmanship.
BRK, at its option, will r pair or r plac this product or any compon nt
of th product found to b d f ctiv during th warranty p riod.
R plac m nt will b mad with a n w or r manufactur d product or
compon nt. If th product is no long r availabl , r plac m nt may b
mad with a similar product of qual or gr at r valu . This is your
xclusiv warranty.
This warranty is valid for th original r tail purchas r from th dat of
initial r tail purchas and is not transf rabl . K p th original sal s
r c ipt. Proof of purchas is r quir d to obtain warranty p rformanc .
BRK d al rs, s rvic c nt rs, or r tail stor s s lling BRK products do
not hav th right to alt r, modify or any way chang th t rms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty do s not cov r normal w ar of parts or damag r sult-
ing from any of th following: n glig nt us or misus of th product,
us on improp r voltag or curr nt, us contrary to th op rating
instructions, disass mbly, r pair or alt ration by anyon oth r than
BRK or an authoriz d s rvic c nt r. Furth r, th warranty do s not
cov r acts of God, such as fir , flood, hurrican s and tornado s.
BRK shall not b liabl for any incid ntal or cons qu ntial damag s
caus d by th br ach of any xpr ss or impli d warranty. Exc pt
to th xt nt prohibit d by applicabl law, any impli d warranty of
m rchantability or fitn ss for a particular purpos is limit d in duration
to th duration of th abov warranty. Som stat s, provinc s, or
jurisdictions do not allow th xclusion or limitation of incid ntal or
cons qu ntial damag s or limitations on how long an impli d warranty
lasts, so th abov limitations or xclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty giv s you sp cific l gal rights, and you may also hav
oth r rights that vary from stat to stat , or provinc to provinc .
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If s rvic is r quir d, do not r turn th product to your
r tail r. In ord r to obtain warranty s rvic , contact th Consum r
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, C ntral
Standard Tim , Monday through Friday. To assist in s rving you, pl as
hav th mod l numb r and dat of purchas availabl wh n calling.
Address: 25 Spur Driv , El Paso, TX 79906
Print d in M xico M08-0158-009 M07/11
First Al rt®is a r gist r d trad mark of th First Al rt Trust us d und r
lic ns .
Fire Extinguisher
Model FE4A60BC
1 2 3 4
© 2011 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights r s rv d. Distribut d by
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Lib rty Str t Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consum r Affairs: [phone] • www.firstal rt.com
Thank you for choosing First Al rt®for your fir xtinguish r n ds.
You hav purchas d a high quality fir xtinguish r d sign d to
prot ct you and your family in cas of a fir dang r.
Print d in M xico
M08-0158-009 M07/11
Fire Extinguisher
Model FE3A40GR
Parts of This
Fire Extinguisher
Wall Hook Mounting
Metal Bracket Mounting
Safety
Pin
Lever
Handle
Pressure
Gauge
Break Seal
and Pull Out
the Safety Pin
Aim N zzle at
Base f Fire Press Lever T
Discharge P wder
• 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
control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within
10 feet (3 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).
• 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.
• DO NOT CHECK THE PRESSURE OR TEST THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER BY SQUEEZING THE LEVER, EVEN BRIEFLY.
ONCE USED, IT WILL GRADUALLY LOSE PRESSURE AND
WILL NOT BE FULLY CHARGED FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY.
• Only an authorized fire equipment dealer must refill this
extinguisher. The extinguisher must be refilled with the
same chemical that it contained when it was first purchased.
Improper filling can result in non-working or dangerous units.
This unit will not operate when it is on the mounting device.
The extinguisher must be removed from the mounting device
or it cannot discharge its contents to fight a fire.
HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
NOTE: Th powd r spray from th xtinguish r may spr ad ov r a
wid ar a, and may soil upholst ry, carp ts and walls.
•Sw p/vacuum up as much of th powd r as possibl . Th n us
a damp cloth to wip off th r maining ag nt.
•If you hav any qu stions about cl aning applianc s that th
ag nt has com into contact with, pl as contact th applianc
manufactur r.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED, C ntinued
If the fire was on a kitchen stove:
• Mak sur th ov n and all burn rs ar turn d off.
•Cl an up th powd r compl t ly b for using th stov or ov n.
S “How to Cl an Aft r Using a Fir Extinguish r”. V ntilat th
ar a thoroughly.
If you think the fire had an electrical origin:
• Shut off th l ctrical pow r, if possibl --do not touch any
l ctrical wir s or applianc s.
•L av th building and clos all doors b hind you. Call th Fir
Dpartm nt and hav th m insp ct th ntir hous . As soon as
th y say it’s saf to r turn, v ntilat th ar a thoroughly.
•Hav a lic ns d l ctrician insp ct your l ctrical syst m. Do not
turn th pow r back on or plug in any l ctrical quipm nt until
th insp ction has b n compl t d.
Tested to
ANSI/UL 711
and ANSI/UL 299

User’s Manual
Fire Extinguishers
Mod ls
FE3A40GR
FE4A60BC
IMPORTANT! Please read carefully and save.
This us r’s manual contains important information about your fir
xtinguish r’s op ration. If you ar installing this fir xtinguish r for
us by oth rs, you must l av this manual—or a copy of it—with th
nd us r.
R ad xtinguish r lab l and th ntir us r’s manual car fully b for
installing or using th unit. Mak sur v ryon in your hous hold is
compl t ly familiar with th op ration of th xtinguish r, and r vi w
th instructions r gularly. In an m rg ncy, you will not hav tim to
r ad instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
NOTE: B sur th xtinguish r is rat d to fight th typ of fir most
lik ly to occur in th ar a you choos to install it. Sinc hous hold
fir s commonly start in th kitch n, you should always install an
xtinguish r in th kitch n. For add d s curity, you should also install
additional xtinguish rs in utility ar as, and oth r living ar as in your
hous hold.
FE3A40GR is rat d Class 3-A:40-B:C.
FE4A60BC is rat d Class 4-A:60-B:C.
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER!
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
extinguish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do
more harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire
extinguisher to use on each class of fire!
Class A rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s involving wood, pap r, cloth,
rubb r, and som plastics.
Class B rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s involving gr as , oil, gasolin ,
k ros n , and oth r flammabl liquids.
Class C rating: Th ag nt/powd r is suitabl for
fighting small fir s in "liv " l ctrical quipm nt.
If your First Al rt®fir xtinguish r cam with a wall hook:
1. Install th wall hook on a wood n stud or oth r solid surfac that
will support th w ight of th xtinguish r using th scr ws or
bolts purchas d. Sinc wall surfac typ s vary, mounting screws
are not included. Purchas scr ws or bolts sp cifically d sign d
for th surfac on which you will mount th fir xtinguish r.
Th fir xtinguish r lab l lists its maximum w ight.
2. Aft r installing th wall hook, plac th xtinguish r on th hook
with th lab l facing outward, so th lab l can asily b r ad.
If your First Al rt®fir xtinguish r cam with a m tal brack t:
1. Install th m tal brack t on a wood n stud or oth r solid surfac
that will support th w ight of th xtinguish r using th scr ws or
bolts purchas d. Sinc wall surfac typ s vary, mounting screws
are not included. Purchas scr ws or bolts sp cifically d sign d
for th surfac on which you will mount th fir xtinguish r.
Th fir xtinguish r lab l lists its maximum w ight.
2. Aft r installing th m tal brack t, plac th xtinguish r on th
brack t with th lab l facing outward, so th lab l can asily b r ad.
Rais and wrap th brack t straps around th cylind r and snap
th buckl clos d.
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET IN A
MARINE CRAFT (usin metal bracket only)
According to the NFPA Standard 302 (Fire protection Standard for
Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft):
• On marin craft, portabl fir xtinguish rs shall b locat d to b
r adily acc ssibl . Extinguish rs shall b s cur d with a marin
brack t to p rmit imm diat r l as .
• On marin craft, xtinguish r ag nt cylind rs shall b mount d a
minimum of 2 inch s (5 cm) abov moist or w t surfac s to r duc
th dang r of corrosion.
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. Insp ct th xtinguish r onc a w k. R mov th xtinguish r
from th mounting d vic and insp ct th gaug . If th gaug point r
is anywh r in th gr n band, th xtinguish r is prop rly charg d
and r ady to us . If th gaug r ads "RECHARGE," th xtinguish r
has lost pr ssur and must b r fill d.
2. Ch ck for signs of damag or misus . Mak sur you can still
r ad all th t xt on th lab l. Car fully xamin th surfac of
th xtinguish r for corrosion. You can h lp pr v nt corrosion
by cl aning th xtinguish r if it g ts w t or dirty. If you notic
corrosion during th warranty p riod, r turn th unit to First Al rt®
(s "Limit d Warranty" at th nd of this manual).
3. Mak sur th tamp r indicator ("saf ty s al") is still intact and
th nozzl is cl an and unobstruct d.
4. R cord all insp ction and maint nanc dat s on th tag includ d
with th fir xtinguish r. C ntinued...
CHECKING AND INSPECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
C ntinued
5. Wh n you finish insp cting th fir xtinguish r, always put it back
onto th mounting
dvic . Mak sur th saf ty s al is intact.
For mor information about fir xtinguish rs, consult th NFPA
Standard #10, "Portabl Fir Extinguish rs," availabl from th National
Fir Prot ction Association, Inc., Batt rymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169,
USA.
HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
MOUNTING YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER
A Fire Extinguisher Should Be Mounted:
• In the vicinity of (but not on or in) a potential source of heat
and/or fire, like an oven or stove.
• Where it is easy to reach, near an exit or an escape route from
the room.
• In a location that is convenient, in plain sight, and 3-1/2 to 5
feet (1 to 1.5 meters) above the floor.
• Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach
of small children.
• On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go
above 120 F (49 C) or below –40 F (–40 C).
• Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster without
adequate support. Use strong screws or bolts 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
emergency. 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 plastic loop holding the safety pin in place!
This loop prevents accidental discharge of the fire extin-
guisher. Break the loop only in an emergency before using
the fire extinguisher.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE
EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
1. Lift th xtinguish r off th mounting d vic and r mov nozzl
from th holding strap. If your fir xtinguish r cam with a m tal
brack t, unbuckl th m tal strap to r mov th xtinguish r
from th mounting d vic .
2. Hold th unit firmly in an upright position. Pull out th saf ty pin
to br ak th saf ty s al or tamp r indicator. Mak sur th xtin-
guish r nozzl fac s away from you.
3. Stand back from th fir at l ast 10 f t (3 m t rs), and mak sur
th fir is not b tw n you and your xit.
4. Hold th xtinguish r upright and aim th nozzl at th bas of
th fir .
5. Pr ss th l v r to discharg th powd r.
6. Sw p th spray at th bas of th burning mat rial, using quick
sid -to-sid motions. (If th spray scatt rs th fir , mov back.)
7. Mov slowly towards th fir as th xtinguish r spray push s
th fir back. Maintain a 10-foot (3 m t r) distanc b tw n you
and th front of th fir at all tim s.
8. Compl t ly discharg th cont nts of th xtinguish r and mak
sur th fir is compl t ly out. Flashbacks ar common with fir s.
9. For kitch n fir s on a kitch n stov , turn off th stov imm diat ly
if possibl , oth rwis as soon as it is saf .
10. If you susp ct a fir had an l ctrical origin, shut off th l ctrical
pow r, if possibl , without liminating your scap rout . Do not
touch l ctrical wir s or applianc s.
11. Aft r you hav compl t ly discharg d your xtinguish r, l av th
building and clos all th doors b hind you.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
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, 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.
C ntinued...
• Make 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.
•Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if
necessary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes.
Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death.
• 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 smoky for you to get within 10 feet (3 meters), DO
NOT try to fight the fire yourself. Evacuate immediately and
call the Fire Department. Stand back no less than 10 feet
(3 meters) from the fire.
• For fires on a kitchen stove, turn oven or burners off
immediately if possible. If you can’t reach the oven or burner
controls 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.
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
This fir xtinguish r is r charg abl by a c rtifi d fir quipm nt
d al r, r gardl ss of how much of th cont nt was us d.
Onc a y ar, a c rtifi d fir quipm nt d al r, in accordanc with th
s rvic manual id ntifi d on th fir xtinguish r lab l, should s rvic
th fir xtinguish r. Pl as r f r to your local t l phon dir ctory for
a c rtifi d d al r.
Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any
circumstances. Do not try to remove the hose, nozzle or valve
assembly. This is a pressurized device that can cause serious
injury if tampered with.
If th r is a probl m and it is still und r warranty, pl as s “How to
Obtain Warranty S rvic ” in th Limit d Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER
If you choos not to hav a us d xtinguish r r fill d or a non-working
unit r pair d, tak it outdoors, turn it upsid down, and discharg it
compl t ly. Dispos of th mpty unit prop rly, and r plac it with a
n w fir xtinguish r.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") th mak r of First Al rt®brand products,
warrants that for a p riod of tw lv y ars from th dat of purchas ,
this product will b fr from d f cts in mat rial and workmanship.
BRK, at its option, will r pair or r plac this product or any compon nt
of th product found to b d f ctiv during th warranty p riod.
R plac m nt will b mad with a n w or r manufactur d product or
compon nt. If th product is no long r availabl , r plac m nt may b
mad with a similar product of qual or gr at r valu . This is your
xclusiv warranty.
This warranty is valid for th original r tail purchas r from th dat of
initial r tail purchas and is not transf rabl . K p th original sal s
r c ipt. Proof of purchas is r quir d to obtain warranty p rformanc .
BRK d al rs, s rvic c nt rs, or r tail stor s s lling BRK products do
not hav th right to alt r, modify or any way chang th t rms and
conditions of this warranty.
This warranty do s not cov r normal w ar of parts or damag r sult-
ing from any of th following: n glig nt us or misus of th product,
us on improp r voltag or curr nt, us contrary to th op rating
instructions, disass mbly, r pair or alt ration by anyon oth r than
BRK or an authoriz d s rvic c nt r. Furth r, th warranty do s not
cov r acts of God, such as fir , flood, hurrican s and tornado s.
BRK shall not b liabl for any incid ntal or cons qu ntial damag s
caus d by th br ach of any xpr ss or impli d warranty. Exc pt
to th xt nt prohibit d by applicabl law, any impli d warranty of
m rchantability or fitn ss for a particular purpos is limit d in duration
to th duration of th abov warranty. Som stat s, provinc s, or
jurisdictions do not allow th xclusion or limitation of incid ntal or
cons qu ntial damag s or limitations on how long an impli d warranty
lasts, so th abov limitations or xclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty giv s you sp cific l gal rights, and you may also hav
oth r rights that vary from stat to stat , or provinc to provinc .
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Service: If s rvic is r quir d, do not r turn th product to your
r tail r. In ord r to obtain warranty s rvic , contact th Consum r
Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, C ntral
Standard Tim , Monday through Friday. To assist in s rving you, pl as
hav th mod l numb r and dat of purchas availabl wh n calling.
Address: 25 Spur Driv , El Paso, TX 79906
Print d in M xico M08-0158-009 M07/11
First Al rt®is a r gist r d trad mark of th First Al rt Trust us d und r
lic ns .
Fire Extinguisher
Model FE4A60BC
1 2 3 4
© 2011 BRK Brands, Inc. All rights r s rv d. Distribut d by
BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Lib rty Str t Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122
Consum r Affairs: [phone] • www.firstal rt.com
Thank you for choosing First Al rt®for your fir xtinguish r n ds.
You hav purchas d a high quality fir xtinguish r d sign d to
prot ct you and your family in cas of a fir dang r.
Print d in M xico
M08-0158-009 M07/11
Fire Extinguisher
Model FE3A40GR
Parts of This
Fire Extinguisher
Wall Hook Mounting
Metal Bracket Mounting
Safety
Pin
Lever
Handle
Pressure
Gauge
Break Seal
and Pull Out
the Safety Pin
Aim N zzle at
Base f Fire Press Lever T
Discharge P wder
• 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
control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within
10 feet (3 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).
• 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.
• DO NOT CHECK THE PRESSURE OR TEST THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER BY SQUEEZING THE LEVER, EVEN BRIEFLY.
ONCE USED, IT WILL GRADUALLY LOSE PRESSURE AND
WILL NOT BE FULLY CHARGED FOR USE IN AN EMERGENCY.
• Only an authorized fire equipment dealer must refill this
extinguisher. The extinguisher must be refilled with the
same chemical that it contained when it was first purchased.
Improper filling can result in non-working or dangerous units.
This unit will not operate when it is on the mounting device.
The extinguisher must be removed from the mounting device
or it cannot discharge its contents to fight a fire.
HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
NOTE: Th powd r spray from th xtinguish r may spr ad ov r a
wid ar a, and may soil upholst ry, carp ts and walls.
•Sw p/vacuum up as much of th powd r as possibl . Th n us
a damp cloth to wip off th r maining ag nt.
•If you hav any qu stions about cl aning applianc s that th
ag nt has com into contact with, pl as contact th applianc
manufactur r.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED, C ntinued
If the fire was on a kitchen stove:
• Mak sur th ov n and all burn rs ar turn d off.
•Cl an up th powd r compl t ly b for using th stov or ov n.
S “How to Cl an Aft r Using a Fir Extinguish r”. V ntilat th
ar a thoroughly.
If you think the fire had an electrical origin:
• Shut off th l ctrical pow r, if possibl --do not touch any
l ctrical wir s or applianc s.
•L av th building and clos all doors b hind you. Call th Fir
Dpartm nt and hav th m insp ct th ntir hous . As soon as
th y say it’s saf to r turn, v ntilat th ar a thoroughly.
•Hav a lic ns d l ctrician insp ct your l ctrical syst m. Do not
turn th pow r back on or plug in any l ctrical quipm nt until
th insp ction has b n compl t d.
Tested to
ANSI/UL 711
and ANSI/UL 299