HIGER BUS Use and maintenance of fire distinguisher Safety manual
Use and Maintenance
Manual for Fire Extinguisher
3906_82201_ Use and Maintenance Manual for Fire Extinguisher
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Content
1. Summary .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Portable-type Fire Extinguisher ................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Product Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Structure and Component of Fire Extinguisher................................................................................ 3
2.3 Main Performances and Features ................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Scope of Application ........................................................................................................................ 4
2.5 Main Technical Parameters (20℃±5℃)........................................................................................... 4
2.6 Use Direction................................................................................................................................... 5
2.7 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Automatic Fire Extinguisher ...................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Product Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Component and Working Principle .................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Product Features ............................................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Applicable Scope ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.5 Technical Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Use Direction................................................................................................................................... 7
3.7 Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.8 Transportation and Storage ............................................................................................................. 9
3.9 Open Package and Inspection of Spares ........................................................................................ 9
3.10 Effective Period ............................................................................................................................. 9
3.11 Precautions.................................................................................................................................... 9
3.12 Maintenance Management ............................................................................................................ 9
4. Disposal Flow of Fire Extinguisher Scrappage ....................................................................................... 10
4.1.Scrap disposal of AMT fire-fighting device..................................................................................... 10
4.2 Scrap disposal of fire-fighting devices started with no power supply ............................................. 10
4.3 Scrappage of thermal line...............................................................................................................11
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1. Summary
In case that a fire happens, in order to promptly extinguish the fire in time and reduce the losses of lives and
properties, Our company has configured two types of fire-fighting devices pursuant to National Standards
GA468-2004 requirement – portable-type fire extinguisher and automatic fire extinguisher.
At present, our vehicles have been respectively configured with one portable-type dry powder fire
extinguisher of 2Kg generally.
For buses with height more than 10 meters, install engine compartment automatic fire extinguisher as
standard configuration; for other types, take option.
2. Portable-type Fire Extinguisher
2.1 Product Introduction
MFZ/BC,MFZ/ABC series dry powder fire extinguishers our company use are manufactured pursuant to
GB4351-2005 standard. The bodies are processed with high quality carbon steel by special process.Such
series fire extinguishers have features of simple structure, flexible operation, wide application, easy use,
low price and so on, and are applied widely in various fields. Those with weight of 1kg or 2kg are especially
applicable to family and various automobiles.
2.2 Structure and Component of Fire Extinguisher
Such fire extinguisher is mainly composed of body, head valve, jet tube (nozzle) and so on. Fire
extinguishing agent is Sodium Bicarbonate (ABC-type is Ammonium Phosphate). Driving gas is Nitrogen.
Its working pressure under common temperature is 1.5MPa.
1. Tip assembly
2. Safety device
3. Body assembly
4. Spray bottle assembly
5. Siphon
Sketch of Structure
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See These Pictures for Installation Location
2.3 Main Performances and Features
1. Such series of fire extinguishers have features of efficient fire extinguishing, fast fire extinguishing and so
on. Powder fire extinguishing agent filled inside has good electric insulation and is not easy to be wetted
and spoil. It is easy to be kept.
2. Used driving gas is non toxic, odorless and not harmful to the human body after jet.
3. The head valve of fire extinguisher is installed with pressure gauge with the role of displaying its inner
pressure, thus for easy examination and maintenance.
2.4 Scope of Application
1. Applicable to extinguishing the early fire with flammable liquid and gas; also applicable to extinguishing
the fire with live equipments; And MFZ/ABC type can be used to extinguish the fire with flammable solid.
Widely used in places such as oil fields, oil depots, plants, stores and distribution room; Necessary fire
safety equipment which prevents the fire and guarantee the people's lives and property.
2. Scope of use temperature: -20℃～+55℃.
2.5 Main Technical Parameters (20℃±5℃)
Item Weight of Fire Jet Extinguish
Effective Jet Effective Jet Electric
Extinguishing Jet Lag Time s Remaining ing Level
Time s Distance m Insulation kv
Type Agents kg Ratio % A B
MFZ/ABC1 1±0.05 ≥8 ≥3.0 1 21
MFZ/ABC2 2±0.06 ≥8 ≥3.0 1 21
MFZ/ABC3 3±0.09 ≥13 ≥3.5 2 34
MFZ/ABC4 4±0.08 ≥13 ≥3.5 2 55
MFZ/ABC5 5±0.10 ≥13 ≥3.5 ≤5 ≤15 ≥5 3 89
MFZ/ABC8 8±0.16 ≥15 ≥4.5 4 144
MFZ/2 2±0.06 ≥8 ≥3.0 21
MFZ/4 4±0.08 ≥9 ≥3.5 55
MFZ/8 8±0.16 ≥15 ≥4.5 144
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2.6 Use Direction
Carry the fire extinguisher to fire site, pull out the safety pin, hold on the jet tube, press the pressing handle
and spray to extinguish the fire with aiming at base of the fire; Loosing the handle can cease jet, thus to
realize clearance jet.
2.7 Maintenance
1. Temperature for storage: -10℃～+45℃; Can not be exposed to sunshine, close to fire sources or
vibrated violently.
2. The fire extinguisher shall be placed securely in dry places with good ventilation.
3. Frequently check whether the safety pin and lead sealing are fine, the pressure value meets the
requirements and spare parts are loosed, deformed, rusty or damaged。
4. Check every two years or before refilling whether the head valve, jet tube of the fire extinguisher is
damaged after it has been used for 5 years and whether the body is rusty; Carry out 2.6MPa Hydraulic test.
The rejected shall be scrapped.
5. Do not fully disassemble the tip if fire extinguisher has pressure inside. Assemble after decompression,
otherwise personal safety will be threatened.
6. Maintenance of fire extinguishers must be carried out strictly according to GA95-95 “Maintenance and
Scrappage of Fire Extinguisher”.
7. Spare parts required for maintenance of fire extinguisher must adopt qualified spare parts supplied by our
company. Specifications, varieties and filling quantity of extinguishing agent refilled inside must also accord
with those of our company, otherwise not to guarantee the fire-fighting performance of the fire extinguisher.
8. Examine the following items of fire extinguisher in maintenance:
a. Check the production date of the fire extinguisher body. It must be scrapped when reaching the
scrappage period listed in Table 1.
b. Appearance: The appearance shall not be rusty. The protective coating shall be complete without falling
off. In case that rusty area exceeds one third, the fire extinguisher shall be scrapped, otherwise shall be
repaired; If the body is badly deformed, the fire extinguisher shall be scrapped; Tip, jet tube, nozzle of the
fire extinguisher shall not has defects such as deformation, crack and so on, otherwise replace them;
Pressure indicator of the fire extinguisher shall not be deformed and the indicating pressure shall be normal.
c. Carry out Hydraulic test of body and tip of the fire extinguisher according to pressure value and holding
time regulated in Table 2. If leakage and macroscopic deformation are found in the test (remaining
deformation ratio is not less than 6%), the fire extinguisher shall be scrapped.
d. Tightness test: Dip the body into the water for 10 minutes. In case that leakage air bubbles are visible, the
fire extinguisher shall be scrapped.
9. All the used seals of the fire extinguisher for maintenance must be replaced.
10. Filling pressure of the driving gas must meet the regulations in Table 2. Pressure indicator of the fire
extinguisher when filling can not be taken as measurement pressure of filling pressure. Must use pressure
gauge with precision not lower than Level 1.6 for measurement; Must use decompression valve as for filling
with the compressed gas cylinders.
11. Maintenance and refilling of the fire extinguisher shall be taken by the qualified and professional fire
maintenance department. The user shall not disassemble & assemble or repair without authorization;
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Type of Fire MFZ MFZ/ABC MPZ MT MTT MFTZ MFTZ/ABC
Extinguisher
Scrappage Period 10 10 6 12 8 12 12
Table 1
Type of Fire MFZ MFZ/ABC MPZ MT MTT MFTZ MFTZ/ABC
Extinguisher
Testing Pressure MPa 2.6 2.6 2.1 25 22.5 2.6 2.6
Holding Time min 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Driving Pressure MPa 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.5
Table 2
3. Automatic Fire Extinguisher
3.1 Product Introduction
FZXA0.3/MCX，FZXA0.5/MCX type pulse super fine automatic fire-fighting device is Halon replacement
new technical product, presenting today’s international advanced technical concept as ”fast response, early
suppression, efficient fire extinguishing and zoology environment protection”. It is applicable to be installed
in engine compartment of various automobiles with strong pertinence. Once the engine compartment gets
fire, automatically or manually start the fire-fighting device for extinguishing the fire.
3.2 Composition and Working Principle
Pulse super fine powder automatic fire-fighting device is composed of case, super fine powder fire
extinguishing agent, starter, extinguishing button and so on.Automatically or manually start if a fire happens
and super fine dry powder extinguishing agent is jetted instantaneously and promptly for extinguishing the
fire.
See These Pictures for Composition
3.3 Product Features
1. Scope of temperature for use: -40℃～+85℃, accordance with vibration standard of International ISO
vehicle-used fire extinguisher.
2. Fast fire-fighting speed, efficient fire-fighting and reliable product.
3. Not damage the atmospheric ozone layer; non toxic and no erosion; accordance with requirements of
environmental protection.
4. Execute two standard as GA602-2006 “Dry Powder Fire-fighting Device” and GA578-2005 “Super Fine
Powder Fire Extinguishing Agent”.
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3.4 Applicable Scope
Applicable to automobile engine compartment of various types; Can extinguish the fire inside the engine
compartment, while not take responsibility of fires beyond the engine compartment area.
3.5 Technical Parameters
Type FZXA0.3/MCX FZXA0.5/MCX
Dimension (mm)
Diameter Diameter
Ф164,Height 82.5 ф92,Height 184
Weight (kg) 0.8 1.2
Filling Quantity of Fire Extinguishing Agents (Kg) 0.3 0.5
Jet Time (s) ＜1 ＜1
Fire-fighting Time (s) ＜30 ＜30
Max. Protection Volume (m3) 2.2 3.6
3.6 Use Direction
1. In case that a fire happens in automobile engine compartment, the driver shall immediately stop and shut
off the engine, lift the case of fire-fighting button, press the button and start the fire-fighting device for
fire-fighting.
2. The fire-fighting device can automatically start if there is naked fire or temperature up to 170℃.
3.7 Installation
Pulse super fine dry powder automatic fire-fighting device in engine compartment of automobiles, passenger
cars, front-mounted engine compartment of trucks and rear-mounted engine compartment of passenger cars
shall be selected pursuant to code requirements and confirmed configuration standard according to
performance parameters and application fire-fighting testing data of pulse super fine dry powder automatic
fire-fighting device.
FZXA0.3/MCX Type and FZXA0.5/MCX Type pulse super fine dry powder automatic fire-fighting device use
installation stands to fix the device in the engine compartment. In order to reasonably install the fire-fighting
device, install according to the following procedure:
3.7.1 Installation of fire-fighting devices in automobiles, passenger cars and front-mounted engine
compartment of trucks
1. Installation position of fire-fighting device shall make the nozzle towards the part of engine equipments
which is easy to get fire or inclined to cover of engine compartment, in order to ensure the thermal line of
fire-fighting device upward and avoid excessive hot parts such as vent-pipe, and not influence the
maintenance of the engine equipments at the same time.
2. Fire-fighting devices shall be connected each other to meet the requirement of combined starting.
Electric wires for connecting circuits adopt automobile specific electric wires with sectional area not less
than 0.35mm2.
3. Fire-fighting button shall be installed at the part of driving cabin which can be easily operated.
4. Fire-fighting device and connections shall be strictly followed according to the safety procedure that first
connect fire-fighting device, then connect fire-fighting button and finally connect automobile power supply.
Connect the fire-fighting device, fire-fighting button and automobile power supply according to Figure 1.
Indicator light of fire-fighting button turns on.
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V-, G, A, V+: Terminal in fire-fighting button
A, B: Pulse super fine dry powder automatic fire-fighting device
Figure 1
3.7.2 Installation of fire-fighting device in rear-mounted engine compartment of passenger cars
1. According to position regulated in the design scheme, the fire-fighting device shall be installed on the top
of the engine compartment. Adopt stand to make the nozzle towards the part of engine equipments which is
easy to get fire and distribution box. The vertical distance from the nozzle to the protection surface is not
less than 0.3m. The nozzle shall avoid excessive hot parts such as vent-pipe and not influence the
maintenance of the engine equipments at the same time.
2. Connect fire-fighting device and thermal line according to Figure 2. Adopt touching connection of
fire-fighting device and thermal line. Connection length is not less than 50mm and extends into the glass
filament tube. Connection part is packed firmly outside the glass filament tube, not less than 2 rounds.
A, B, C, D: Pulse super fine dry powder automatic fire-fighting device
Figure 2
3. Thermal line shall be mounted in the top of the engine compartment part which is easy to get fire, and
avoid the hot part of engine compartment (such as turbocharger, vent-pipe and so on) for not less than
0.3m.Thermal line and fire-fighting device shall not be cut off after connection. In case that thermal line is
required to be adjusted, carry out before connection with fire-fighting device. Electric spanner is forbidden
for installation of thermal line. Set the lifting padeye fixation every 0.2-0.3m.
4. Fire-fighting devices shall be connected each other to meet the requirement of combined starting.
Electric wires for connecting circuits adopt QVR-105 type automobile electric wires with sectional area not
less than 0.35mm2.
5. Fire-fighting button shall be installed at the part of driving cabin which can be easily operated.
6. Fire-fighting device and connections shall be strictly followed according to the safety procedure that first
connect fire-fighting device, then connect fire-fighting button and finally connect automobile power supply.
Connect the fire-fighting device, fire-fighting button and automobile power supply according to Figure 3.
Indicator light of fire-fighting button turns on.
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V-, G, A, V+: Terminal in fire-fighting button
A, B, C, D: Pulse super fine dry powder automatic fire-fighting device
Figure 3
3.8 Transportation and Storage
Handle with care, forbid casting, avoid colliding and prevent exposure to sunshine and rain for
transportation. Storage depot is required to be ventilated, dry and clean. Do not pile more than 6 levels.
3.9 Open Package and Inspection of Spares
1. Examine whether the instruction, list and certificate are complete for open-package.
2. Examine whether the fire-fighting device is damaged.
3.10 Effective Period
In case that the fire-fighting is used on automobiles, the effective period is 4 years. After the effective period,
dispose strictly according to 4 “Disposal Flow of Fire Extinguisher”.
3.11 Precautions
1. Naked fire and operation under high temperature are forbidden for installation. Installation personnel
shall have taken professional training.
2. Power supply required by Fire-fighting button shall be effective and reliable, and not be influenced by
other switches or equipments.
3. Disconnect the connection of fire-fighting button and automobile power supply for maintenance. Return
to original state after finishing of maintenance.
4. In case that automobile storage battery is out of power or power off, the fire-fighting device can not be
started by the fire-fighting button.
5. In case that no fire happens, pressing fire-fighting button is forbidden.
3.12 Maintenance Management
1. In case that take the maintenance of engine compartment, do not use water to wash and avoid water, oil
or other liquid to touch the fire-fighting device as well as its connection, thus not to cause accumulation and
greatly influence the normal work of fire-fighting device.
2. Maintenance managers shall examine the appearance of the fire-fighting device and thermal line:
aluminum film of the nozzle of fire-fighting device shall not be damaged; Connection of fire-fighting device &
installation stand and engine compartment shall not be loose; Connection of thermal line and electric wire
shall not be broken; Thermal line shall not be damaged and in case of any damage, replace immediately.
3. ON of fire-fighting indicator light indicates that fire-fighting system operates normally. In case that
indicator light is OFF, dispose in time.
4. Do not damage aluminum film of the nozzle of fire-fighting device for maintenance of engine
compartment. In case that disassembling the fire-fighting device or thermal line is required, it shall be taken
under the direction of people who acquire working principle of fire-fighting device and installation personnel.
Naked fire and operation under high temperature are forbidden. Return fire-fighting device and thermal line
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to original state after finishing of maintenance.
5. In case that fire happens in the engine compartment, stop operation immediately and evacuate the crowd.
At that time, if the fire-fighting device is not automatically started, manually press the fire-fighting button in
order to start the fire-fighting device in the shortest time. Note: Cover of engine compartment shall not be
open before fire fighting and during the fire fighting process. Dispose until the fire-fighting device is started
and the fire is affirmed to be extinguished.
4. Disposal Flow of Fire Extinguisher Scrappage
Due to the features of pulse super fine dry powder automatic fire-fighting device and particularity of starting
method, the fire-fighting device must be scrapped after effective period. Fire-fighting device for scrappage
must be strictly disposed according to the following procedure:
4.1 Scrap disposal of AMT fire-fighting device
1. Disassemble the fire-fighting device and its connection with the original position. Respectively store
and dispose the fire-fighting device and thermal line;
2. In a spacious room, install the fire-fighting device firmly at a position. Connect the fire-fighting
device with fire-fighting button by electric wire of enough length according to the following Figure.
Note: the fire-fighting button shall be placed outside of the room. Finally electrify the fire-fighting
button with 24V DC;
V-, G, A, V+: Terminal in fire-fighting button
A, B: Pulse super fine dry powder automatic fire-fighting device
3. Confirm that no one is in the room and close the door. Press the two switches on the fire-fighting
button until the fire-fighting device is started. In case that the fire-fighting device is not started,
dispose according to Article 4;
4. In case that fire-fighting device is badly damaged or corroded, pressing the fire-fighting button may
not start the fire-fighting device. Such fire-fighting device can be disposed according to the first
method (fire-fighting device only with automatic starting method). In case that it is not started still,
dispose the fire-fighting device as the general waste.
4.2 Scrap disposal of fire-fighting devices started with no power supply
1． Disassemble the fire-fighting device and its connection with the original position. Respectively store
and dispose the fire-fighting device and thermal line;
2． In a spacious room, install the fire-fighting device firmly at a position. If condition permit, install at
most 5-8 fire-fighting devices at one time. Connect the fire-fighting device by thermal line and
extend the thermal line outside (not too long). Open holes on the wall where the fire-fighting devices
are installed, thus to let the thermal line out; Adopt touching connection of fire-fighting device and
thermal line. Connection length is not less than 50mm and extends into the glass filament tube.
Connection part is packed firmly outside the glass filament tube, not less than 2 rounds.
3． Confirm that no one is in the room and close the door. Ignite the thermal line outside the room.
Until the fire-fighting devices are all started and dry powder is settled, condition in the room can be
clearly seen. Confirm that no thermal line is burning. Dispose next batch fire-fighting devices after
safety is ensured;
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4． In case that fire-fighting device is badly damaged or corroded, the fire-fighting device can not be
started. Dispose the fire-fighting device as the general waste.
4.3 Scrappage of thermal line
Place 50 thermal lines as a pile at a safe and spacious place. Ignite them for full burning under no
wind or light wind. Note: do not ignite excessive thermal lines simultaneously.
Notice:
1． Starting speed of pulse super fine dry powder automatic fir-fighting device is very fast. After the
fire-fighting device jets, its front aluminum film will fall off. Do not start the fire-fighting device if
someone is in front of it.
2． Dry powder the fire-fighting device jets after starting is Ammonium Phosphate, which is not harmful
to the human body.
3． Dispose strictly according to the above procedure. Each step shall be confirmed and supervised by
two people in order to ensure personal safety.
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