APPLICATION AND LIMITATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
- The Guardian III is designed to fit in standard kitchen range hoods and 12" or taller kitchen cabinets above the range.
- Guardian III Systems can be installed in range hoods of either a duct-free or ducted design.
- The extinguisher kit and flex hose shall be installed within a cabinet or other protected space in accordance with these instructions.
- Only components identified by part numbers in this manual are authorized for use unless expressly stated otherwise.
RESIDENTIAL RANGE-TOP USE ONLY
- Guardian III Systems are designed and tested for residential appliances and applications only.
- Guardian III Systems are not intended for protection of commercial or restaurant-style appliances or cooking areas.
- The maximum range top cooking surface protected by the Guardian III Systems is 864 square inches (gas stoves) measuring 24" X 36" and 1,008 square inches (electric stoves) measuring 24" X 42".
- Guardian III Systems are not designed or intended to protect against or extinguish fires on nearby countertops or inside range ovens.
- Guardian III Systems are not designed or intended to protect against or extinguish fires on ranges that incorporate char broilers, deep-fat fryers, rotisserie attachments or similar components.
- Guardian III Systems are not designed or intended to protect against or extinguish fires which may occur in electric or gas skillets, crock pots, deep-fat fryers or other commercial-type cooking appliances.
PACKING LIST
Checkcontents for missingor damagedparts (see FIGURES 1, 2, 3 & 4). Check fire extinguisher for proper operating pressure. Needle should point in the operable (green) zone. Report any damage or missing parts to the manufacturer before starting installation.
CAUTION:
DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY PIN FROM FIRE
EXTINGUISHER AT THIS TIME!!! |
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NOTE:
Additional equipment or components necessary to install the system in accordance with the instructions and limitations listed are to be provided by the authorized installer if not purchased with the basic system (i.e., electrical Wire, wire mold, shut-off components, etc.). Additional equipment and components may be obtained from an authorized Twenty First Century distributor or the manufacturer.
CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE
After the system has discharged, disconnect electrical appliances sprayed by the chemical. For electric ranges, breaker to range should be turned off. Use rubber gloves to protect skin. Use a sponge and warm soapy water to wipe off excess chemical. A damp cloth should be used in the final cleaning process. Do not use a water vacuum type cleaner.
CAUTION: WHEN CLEANING THE KITCHEN RANGE HOOD OR WHEN YOUR GUARDIAN III SYSTEM IS REMOVED, THE SAFETY PIN SHOULD BE REINSERTED INTO THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER VALVE ASSEMBLY. TO REARM THE SYSTEM, REMOVE THE SAFETY PIN. (See FIGURE 26)
Weekly, Sonic Receiver is Not Supervised. Perform signal test to insure system functions as required. See System Checkout on Page 16.
Monthly, check nozzles for visual signs of obstruction Check pressure gauge. If the needle points to the "recharge" or "overcharged" zone, contact an authorized Twenty First Century representative immediately for service.
Annually, inspect all components, including fire extinguisher unit, appliance nozzles, sensor, distribution assembly and shutoffs. Replace battery in the central processing unit control board and the “Optional Gas Sonic Shutoff” part # 306-A unit annually from the date of installation. Keep the Guardian III system free of cooking grease residue.
Every Twelve (12) years empty and hydrostatically test the fire extinguisher cylinder and flexible hose assembly to the marked pressure, per NFPA 17A. Replace the liquid chemical with new agent (P/N 79372) DO NOT combine chemicals.
NOTE: Before replacing the liquid chemical agent, the extinguisher cylinder, valve assembly, valve piping adapter, piping kit and nozzles must be thoroughly cleaned by flushing with water. It is recommended to wear approved type eye protectionand rubber gloves when cleaning parts.
A complete system inspection and servicing must be accomplished immediately following a kitchen range top fire. Consult an authorized fire equipment company for service or proper procedure. |
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