BRK electronic Fire Extinguisher KFE2S5 User Manual

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.  
WHERE TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER  
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED  
User’s Manual  
A Fire Extinguisher Should Be Mounted:  
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.  
Kitchen Fire Extinguishers  
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 above the floor.  
Store the extinguisher high enough to keep it out of the reach  
of small children.  
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).  
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  
equipments insulation, or create an electrical shock hazard.  
Kitchen  
Location of the  
Safety Seal”  
Fire  
Extinguisher  
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.  
On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go  
above 120° F (49° C) or below –40° F (-40°C).  
6. When you finish inspecting the  
extinguisher, put it back securely into the  
mounting bracket.  
HOW TO INSTALL THIS EXTINGUISHER  
If the fire was on a kitchen stove:  
Make sure the oven and all burners are turned off.  
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 emer-  
gency. Also, if the extinguisher is not held securely, it could  
drop to the floor and injure people or damage the extinguisher  
Clean up the powder completely before using the stove or oven--  
this is especially important for self-cleaning ovens. Ventilate the  
area thoroughly.  
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.  
If you think the fire had an electrical origin:  
Cat. KFE2S5  
Shut off the electrical power, if possible--do not touch any electri-  
cal wires or appliances.  
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE  
EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY  
Do not break the safety seal! This seal prevents accidental  
discharge of the fire extinguisher. Break the seal only in an  
emergency before using the fire extinguisher.  
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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 its safe to return, ventilate the area thoroughly.  
IMPORTANT! Please read carefully and save.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
This users manual contains important information about your fire extin-  
guishers operation. If you are installing this fire extinguisher for use by  
others, you must leave this manualor a copy of itwith the end user.  
The plastic cap on this extinguisher serves as a quick-release wall  
mounting bracket.  
Read extinguisher label and the entire users 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.  
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE  
This fire extinguisher is a disposable device that is NOT rechargeable.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Always stand back far enough away from the firenear an  
exitand 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 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 cant reach the oven or burner con-  
trols safely, extinguish the fire first, then turn them off.  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Important Information About Fire Extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Read Before Installing or Using This Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . .1  
Where to Install This Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
How to Install This Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Checking and Inspecting the Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
How to Operate Your Fire Extinguisher in a Fire Emergency . . . .3  
After the Fire is Extinguished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
If Your Fire Extinguisher Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Disposing of a Used Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
5 Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
REMOVE THE MOUNTING  
Mounting Surface  
If there is a problem and it is still under warranty, return it, shipping  
prepaid to BRK Brands, Inc.: Consumer Affairs, 3920 Enterprise Court,  
Aurora IL 60504-8132.  
BRACKET/CAP  
Release Handle  
1. Hold the extinguisher with the  
back (mounting surface) of the  
cap facing you. Make sure to  
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER  
Completely discharge the extinguisher outdoors, dispose of the unit  
properly, and replace it with a new fire extinguisher.  
hold the metal canister, not the  
plastic cap.  
Plastic Mounting  
Bracket/Cap  
2. Grasp the rectangular release  
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.  
Metal  
Canister  
handle on the back of the cap.  
Pull the handle up to remove the  
cap/bracket from the extinguish-  
er as shown.  
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.  
TO FIGHT THE FIRE  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT  
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS  
NOTE: Be sure the extinguisher is rated to fight the type of fire  
most likely 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.  
MOUNT THE BRACKET/CAP ON A WALL  
Remember--Do not mount the extinguisher on drywall or plaster  
without adequate support (see Cautionabove.)  
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 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.  
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.)  
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-  
guish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do more  
harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire extin-  
guisher to use on each class of fire!  
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 following: 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.  
Press Lever To  
Discharge Powder  
Remove Extinguisher  
from Bracket/Cap  
Break the  
Safety Seal  
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.  
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.  
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 wont be able to squeeze  
the trigger until the safety seal is removed.  
Class C rating: The agent/powder is suitable for  
fighting small fires in "live" electrical equipment.  
3. Stand back 6 feet (2 meters) from the fire and make sure the fire is  
not between you and your exit.  
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.  
CHECKING AND INSPECTING  
THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER  
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.)  
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.  
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 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.  
How to Obtain Warranty Service:  
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.  
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 60504-8132.  
Inspect and test the extinguisher once a week. Start by removing the  
extinguisher from the mounting bracket/cap.  
8. Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make  
sure the fire is completely out. Flashbacks are common with fires.  
1. Review the manual and instruction label with everyone in your  
home. Everyone should know how to use the extinguisher in  
an emergency.  
Checking the  
2. Check the extinguisher pressure by press-  
Pressure  
Do not puncture or burn any fire extinguisher. The contents  
are under pressure, and the extinguisher could explode.  
ing the green button on top of the cap as  
shown in Checking the Pressure.If the  
button pops back up, the extinguisher is  
properly pressurized and ready to use. If the  
button 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.  
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).  
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  
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.  
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.  
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