RAKSHA MANTRALAYA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION
ON
EXTINGUISHER, FIRE, MECHANICAL FOAM, 9 LITRES
(DS Cat No. 4210-000 227)

JSS 4210-09: 2000

MANAKIKARAN NIDESHALAYA
RAKSHA UTPADAN TATHA POORTI VIBHAG
RAKSHA MANTRALAYA, 'H' BLOCK, DHQ PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011
DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION & SUPPLIES
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, 'H'- BLOCK, DHQ PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011

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RAKSHA MANTRALAYA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON

EXTINGUISHER, FIRE, MECHANICAL FOAM, 9 LITRES

(DS Cat No. 4210-000 227)

MANAKIKARAN NIDESHALAYA
RAKSHA UTPADAN TATHA POORTI VIBHAG
RAKSHA MANTRALAYA, 'H' BLOCK, DHQ PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011

DIRECTORATE OF STANDARDISATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION & SUPPLIES
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, 'H'- BLOCK, DHQ PO
NEW DELHI - 110 011
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LIST OF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORMULATION OF THIS
STANDARD
This revision of Joint Services Specification has been approved by Rear Admiral
AM Telang, VSM, Chairman, Engineering Equipment Standardisation Sub Committee in
the 24th Sub Committee Meeting held on 10 May 99/ by circulation.
2.
Sl. No.

The following members were present/ consulted in approving the document: Name & Designation

Organisation

1.

Shri Gangopadhayaya, JD(GE) - DGAQA, `G' Block, New Delhi-110 011

2.

Shri AV Ketkar, SSO-I

- CQA(E),Aundh Camp, Pune- 411 027

3.

Col GP Krishnamurthy

- CQA(FE), Aundh Camp, Pune- 411 027

4.

Cdr S Chakravorty

- DQA(N), RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066

5.

Shri GS Haryal,JSO

- DQA(N), RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066

6.

Wg Cdr SP Jaggi

- DMT, Air HQ, RK Puram, New Delhi

7.

Lt Cdr Aseem Anand

- DOS`E', NHQ, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi

8.

Shri Brijesh Kumar, JSO

- DQA(WP),`H` Block, New Delhi

9.

Lt Col VK Mudgal

- EM(Std), MGO Branch, AHQ, New Delhi

10.

Nb Sub DB Singha

- EM(Std), MGO Branch, AHQ, New Delhi

11.

Wg Cdr NB Singh

- JDQAS(Air), New Delhi- 110 066

12.

Cdr Suresh Malhotra

- DFM, NHQ, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi

13.

Maj Omesh Yadav

- HQ TGEME, Delhi Cantt

14.

Shri Iqbal Singh

- Dte of Engg, R&D HQ, New Delhi

15.

Shri Abhay Nath Jha

- DES, Air HQ, RK Puram, New Delhi

16.

Lt Col RK Puni, Secretary

- Dte of Standardisation, New Delhi

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Amended by
Name & Appointment
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CONTENTS

S.No.

Page No.

0. FOREWORD

1. SCOPE

2. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

3. STANDARD PATTERN

4. TERMINOLOGY

5. MATERIAL

6. MANUFACTURE/ CONSTRUCTION

7. WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

10

8. MARKING

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9. PRE-INSPECTION OF STORES/ CONSIGNMENT

12

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE

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11. LITERATURE

13

12. WARRANTY

14

13. PACKAGING

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14. DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBER

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15. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

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16. APPENDIX 'A'

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0.

FOREWORD

0.1
This Joint Services Specification has been prepared by the Engineering
Equipment Standardisation Sub Committee on the authority of the Standardisation
Committee, Ministry of Defence.
0.2
This specification has been approved by the Ministry of Defence and is
mandatory for use by the Defence Services.
0.3
This specification has been prepared as a revision of JSS 4210-09:1988
Reaffirmed 1994 and supersedes the same.
0.4
This specification shall be used to guide design, manufacture, quality
assurance and procurement of Extinguisher, Fire, Mechanical Foam, 9 litres.
0.5
Quality Assurance Authority for the item covered by this specification is
CQA(FE), Pune for Army, Navy and Air Force. Enquiries regarding this specification
relating to any contractual conditions should be addressed to the Quality Assurance
Authority named in the tender or contract. Other enquiries should be referred to:The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
`H' Block, DHQ PO,
New Delhi - 110 011
0.6

Copies of this specification can be obtained on payment from:The Controller,

Controllerate of Quality Assurance
(Fire Fighting Equipment),
Aundh Camp,
Pune-411 027

0.7

This specification holds good only for the supply order for which it is issued.

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1.

SCOPE

1.1
This specification lays down the requirements of performance, material,
dimensions, construction, finish, packaging, marking and inspection of Extinguisher,
Fire, Mechanical Foam, 9 Litres (without charge).
1.2

The equipment consists of the following: (a) A mild steel cylinder of welded construction fabricated to hold 9 litres of
charge. A leaded tin bronze/ brass forging neck ring is brazed at top end of
cylinder.
(b) Extinguisher cap is made of leaded tin bronze or forged brass and contains
the cartridge holder and piercing mechanism.
(c) Rubber discharge hose with suitable connections is fitted to the outlet of
the extinguisher cylinder. One end of hose is fitted with the foam-making
nozzle.

1.3

Physical Parameters
(a) Shape

: As per clause 5.1 of IS 10204

(b) Capacity : As per clause 2.1 of IS 10204

1.4
Use: The Extinguisher Fire, Mechanical Foam, 9 litres is used to extinguish
class `B' fires i.e. inflammable liquids and petroleum products like petrol, kerosene oil,
enamels, wax and tar etc.
1.5
Operation: The Extinguisher is operated in upright position by piercing the
carbon dioxide (CO2) gas cartridge. After removal of safety clip from cap, when the top
of plunger is hit with the help of a hard object, the gas cartridge is pierced releasing
carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, which expels the AFFF solution generating foam at nozzle and
further discharges the same.
2.

RELATED SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

2.1

Reference is made in this specification to: (a)

IS 5:1994

Colours for ready mixed paints

and enamels
(fourth revision)
(Amendment 1)
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(b)

IS 291:1989

Naval brass rods and sections for

machining purposes
(third revision)

(c)

IS 318:1981

Leaded tin bronze ingots and

castings
(second revision)
Reaffirmed 1991

(d)

IS 319:1989

Free cutting brass bars, rods and

sections
(fourth revision)
(Amendment 1)

(e)

IS 401:1982

Code of practice for preservation

of timber
(third revision)
(Amendments 2)
Reaffirmed 1990

(f)

IS 407:1981

Brass tubes for general purposes

(third revision)
Reaffirmed 1991

(g)

IS 446:1987

Rubber air hose

(fourth revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1994

(h)

IS 513:1994

Cold rolled low carbon steel

sheets and strips
(fourth revision)

(j)

IS 1398:1982

Packing paper, water-proof,

bitumen laminated
(second revision)
Reaffirmed 1994

(k)

IS 2771 (Part 1): 1990

Corrugated Fibreboard Boxes

specification part 1: General
Requirements
(second revision)
(Amendments 2)
Reaffirmed 1995

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(l)

IS 1545:1994

Solid drawn copper and copper

alloy tubes for condenser and
heat exchangers
(third revision)

(m)

IS 1912:1984

Country jute twine

(second revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1995

(n)

IS 2507:1975

Cold-rolled steel strips for

springs
(first revision)
(Amendments 2)
Reaffirmed 1992

(o)

IS 2643(Part 1): 1975

Dimensions for pipe threads for

fastening purposes: Part 1 Basic
profile and dimensions
(first revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1996

(p)

IS 4454(Part 1): 1981

Steel wires for cold formed

springs: Part 1 patented and cold
drawn steel wires-unalloyed
(second revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1992

(q)

IS 5295:1985

Ethylene glycol
(first revision)
Reaffirmed 1990

(r)

IS 5382:1985

Rubber sealing rings for gas

mains, water mains and sewers
(first revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 1994

(s)

IS 6528:1995

Stainless steel wire

(first revision)

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(t)

IS 6760:1972

Slotted countersunk head wood

screws
(Amendments 2)
Reaffirmed 1988

(u)

IS 6912:1985

Copper and copper alloy forging

stock and forgings
(first revision)
Reaffirmed 1991

(v)

IS 10204:1982

Portable fire extinguisher

mechanical foam type
(Amendments 3)
Reaffirmed 1995

(w)

DIFR/8758/Foam Charge Sub Zero

Temperature/99
(First Revision Aug 1999)

Charge, Fire Extinguisher,

Mechanical Foam, 9 litres for
Sub Zero Temperature
conditions upto Minus 15C.

(x)

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0140 (b)
2002 with Amendment No. 1

Carbon dioxide gas cartridge 120

g

(y)

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0152(a)

Charge, Fire Extinguisher,

Mechanical Foam, 9 litres,
AFFF, 550 ml

(z)

Drawing No. FESK - 0066

For Extinguisher Cap and Wall

Mounting Bracket

(aa) Drawing No. FESK - 0071

2.2

For general assembly of `Fire

Extinguisher, Mechanical Foam,
9 litres

Copies of the Indian Standards are obtainable on payment from:Bureau of Indian Standards,
Manak Bhavan,
9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110 002
or
their regional/ branch offices.

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2.3

Copies of DIFR specification are obtainable on payment from:The Director,

Defence Institute of Fire Research,
Defence R&D Organisation,
Probyn Road,
Delhi - 110 054.

2.4

Copies of IND specifications and drawings are obtainable on payment from:The Controller,
Controllerate of Quality Assurance
(Fire Fighting Equipment),
Aundh Camp,
Pune - 411 027

3.

STANDARD PATTERN

3.1
Standard pattern, if held, by the purchasing or Quality Assurance Authority,
may be obtained and shall constitute a general guide only. The store shall conform to this
specification otherwise.
4.

TERMINOLOGY

4.1
Extinguisher, Fire, Mechanical Foam: A hand operated device, designed to
discharge fire extinguishing foam upon a fire.
5.

MATERIAL

5.1
Materials used for under mentioned items shall conform to specifications
shown against each: Sl.
No.

Nomenclature of
the Item/
Component

Material required

a)

Body

Mild steel sheet of thickness not less than 1.6

mm conforming to Grade `D' OF is 513.

b)

Syphon Tube

Brass conforming to Alloy No. 2 of IS 407 or

Copper conforming to IS 1545.
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6.

c)

Neck Ring

Leaded Tin Bronze conforming to Grade LTB2 of IS 318 or Brass Forging conforming to IS
6912.

d)

Cap and Cartridge

Holder

Leaded Tin Bronze conforming to Grade LTB2 of IS 318 or Brass Forging conforming to IS
6912.

e)

Plunger

Extruded Brass section conforming to Grade 2

of IS 291 or Free Cutting Brass of Type I as
per IS 319.

f)

Piercer

Stainless steel as per IS 6528.

g)

Foam making
Nozzle

Leaded Tin Bronze conforming to Grade LTB2 of IS 318 or Extruded Brass Section
conforming to Grade 2 of IS 291 or Free
Cutting Brass of Type I conforming to IS 319.

h)

Spring used in the

Piercing Mechanism

Spring wire shall conform to Grade I of IS

4454(Part 1)

j)

Cap Washer

Rubber conforming to Type IA of IS 5382.

k)

Discharge Hose

Rubber Hose conforming to Type 3 of IS 446.

l)

Safety Clip

Steel conforming to Grade I of IS 2507.

MANUFACTURE/CONSTRUCTION

6.1
Body:
The body shall be a mild steel cylinder of welded construction,
fabricated to hold 9 litres of charge. The top dome and bottom dish ends of body shall
conform to clause 6.1 of IS 10204. Provision for holders for nozzle (while extinguisher is
not in use) and brackets shall be made as shown in Drg. No. FESK-0071. The thickness
of sheet of body shall be not less than 1.6 mm and conforming to Grade `D' of IS 513.
6.2
Neck Ring:
The neck ring shall be of Lead Tin Bronze conforming to
Grade LTB-2 of IS 318/ Brass Forging conforming to IS 6912, brazed to the body at top
end and shall have a clear opening of 75 1 mm. The effective thread length shall be 20
+1, -0 mm. The threads shall conform to G3 A RH of IS 2643 (Part 1).
6.3

Cap:

6.3.1
Extinguisher cap is made of leaded tin bronze conforming to Grade 2 of IS
318/ brass forging as per IS 6912 and contains the cartridge holding and piercing
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mechanism. This shall be of wheel type design and the general layout shall be as given in
drawing of bracket FESK - 0066. The effective thread length shall be 17 +0.00, -1.00
mm. The threads shall conform to G3 A RH of IS 2643 (Part 1). At least 3 numbers of
vent holes with 2.5 +0.25, -0.00 mm diameter each shall be drilled through the threads of
the cap to form vents for release of any pressure remaining in the body during the
withdrawal of cap. The centre of holes shall be 6.5 0.5 mm from the face of washer cap.
6.3.2
A cartridge holder shall be provided in the cap in such a way that the cartridge
seal piercing mechanism passes through its centre. Female threads shall be provided in
holder and shall conform to: (a) Size of threads

: M27 x 1.25 LH

(b) Effective length of threads : 10 mm (i.e. 8 threads)

(c) Major diameter

: 27 mm (minimum)

(d) Pitch diameter

: 26.188 to 26.368 mm

(e) Minor diameter

: 25.646 to 25.911 mm

(f)

: 1.25 mm

Pitch

6.3.2.1
Three port holes of 4 mm diameter shall also be provided in the cartridge
holder and shall be inclined facing downwards to give smooth discharge of carbon
dioxide (CO2) gas, when the cartridge seal is punctured.
6.3.2.2
The plunger used in cap shall be of extruded brass section conforming to
Grade 2 of IS 291 or Type I of IS 319.
6.3.2.3
The spring used in cap shall be of spring wire conforming to Grade I of IS
4454(Part 1).
6.4
Piercing Mechanism: The piercing mechanism shall conform to clause 6.6
of IS 10204 along with the following additions: (a) The stroke length shall be 12 mm (minimum)
(b) The clear distance between the seal of cartridge and piercer point shall be
5 +1, -0 mm.
(c) Safety clip shall be 12 mm wide and 1 mm thick. The stiffness of safety
clip shall be of high order to retain the properties for entire life of the
equipment. The safety clip and the chain attached with it shall be chrome
plated.
(d) Piercer shall be of steel bar conforming to 04Cr13 of IS 6528.
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6.5
Washer Cap:
This shall conform to clause 6.7 of IS 10204. The
dimensions of washer shall be as under: -

6.6

(i)

Outer diameter - 88 mm

(ii)

Inner diameter

- 65 mm

(iii) Thickness

- 4.5 mm

(iv) Material

- Type 1A of IS 5382

Liquid Level Indicator:

This shall conform to clause 6.10 of IS 10204.

6.7
Expansion Space: Space shall be provided in the body above the liquid
level indicator. It shall be not less than 1.5 litres.
6.8

Hose and Discharge Fitting:

6.8.1
Rubber discharge hose with suitable connections at one end is fitted to the
outlet of the extinguisher cylinder. Other end of the hose is fitted with the foam-making
nozzle.
6.8.2
The discharge hose shall be of rubber, conforming to type 3 of IS 446, having
a length of not less than one metre. The bursting pressure shall not be less than 5 MPa (50
kgf/cm2). The male portion of the union, which enters the hose, shall have serrations in
the form of steps. The serrations of the union shall be smooth and should not damage the
hose. After fitting the union, a coupler shall be cramped on the hose at both ends to make
the joint leak proof. The union fitted to the hose shall have female threads and discharge
fitting on the extinguisher male threads
(a) Size G3/8A

: RH of IS : 2643 (Part I)

(b) No. of threads : 8 + 1

6.9
Foam Making Nozzle: This shall be of leaded tin bronze to Grade 2 of IS
318/ Extruded Brass Section conforming to Grade 2 of IS 291 or Type I of IS 319 and
shall generally conform to drawing No. FESK - 0071.
6.10
Testing Connection:
This shall be provided on the body in accordance
with clause 8 of IS 10204. Threads shall be G3/ 8A of IS 2643 (Part 1).
6.11
Syphon Tube:
This shall conform to clause 6.8.3 of IS 10204. It shall be
of brass conforming to Alloy No. 2 of IS 407 or copper conforming to IS 1545.
6.11.1
A sniffer valve shall be provided to extinguishers. The design of the sniffer
valve shall be such that in the variation of atmospheric temperature within 10C, there
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shall not be any spouting of liquid through the nozzle. The ball of sniffer valve shall be
made of brass.
6.11.2
Strainer: The free end of the syphon tube shall be fitted with suitable strainer
inside the body.
6.12
Charges: The charges extinguisher shall be demanded separately according
to the usage conditions as follows:(a) For use in high altitude conditions:
(i)

AFFF
concentrate

: 1000 ml conforming to DIFR/ 8758/ Foam

Charge Sub Zero Temperature/ 98.

(ii)

CO2 gas
cartridges

: 120 g conforming to
IND/CQAFE/PROV/0140

(iii) Anti freeze

: 2.5 litres of Ethylene Glycol conforming to IS

5295.

(b) For use in plain conditions:

(i)

AFFF concentrate : 550 ml conforming to

IND/CQAFE/PROV/0152(a)

(ii) CO2 gas cartridge

: 120 g conforming to
IND/CQAFE/PROV/0140

6.13
Brackets and Screws: Brackets (2 Nos.) for wall mounting purposes
conforming to drawing of bracket FESK - 0066 shall be provided. 4 Nos. of wood screws
No. 10 x 35 mm of steel conforming to IS 6760 shall also be supplied.
6.14
Accessories: Each extinguisher shall be supplied with screw driver and a
spanner for opening the cap and devices for removing and fitting the gas cartridge or any
other accessory as may be considered necessary.
7.

WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

7.1
The workmanship of the equipment shall conform to the best production
standards of the industry. External surfaces and other surfaces exposed to the operating
and maintenance personnel shall be smooth and all sharp edges shall be rounded off.
7.2
All surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned, free from rust, scale and grease.
Then the internal and external surfaces, except non-ferrous and threaded portion of
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extinguisher body shall be either zinc plated to a thickness of 20 microns minimum or
phosphating shall be carried out in accordance with IS 3618.
7.3

Coating

7.3.1
After anti corrosive treatment as per Clause 7.2 above, the internal surface of
extinguisher body except non-ferrous portion and threads shall be coated with epoxy
powder coating as per IS 13871 to a thickness of 50 microns minimum.
7.3.2
After anti corrosive treatment as per Clause 7.2 above, the external surface of
extinguisher body except non-ferrous portion and threads shall be coated with epoxy
powder coating as per IS 13871 to a thickness of 50 microns minimum in FIRE RED
conforming to shade No. 536 of IS 5.
7.3.3
Both the internal and external coating as described above shall be capable of
withstanding the acid and alkali resistance test mentioned in IS 13871.
8.

MARKING

8.1
Each extinguisher shall be clearly and permanently marked with the following
information: (a)

Nomenclature (in prominent letters

showing the type of operation)

Extinguisher, Fire,
Mechanical Foam, 9 litres

(b)

DS Cat No.

(c)

Model No.

(d)

The liquid level up to which the extinguisher is to be charged:

(e)

The words "AFTER DISCHARGE FLUSH OUT CAREFULLY

WITH CLEAN FRESH WATER USING AT LEAST TWO FILLS
ON WATER AND REFILL IMMEDIATELY" in prominent letters.

(f)

Tested for hydraulic pressure of 2.5 MPa with date.

(g)

Instructions regarding the operation/maintenance of the extinguisher in

clear bold letters and cautions.

(h)

Letters indicating the suitability of the extinguisher to classes of fires.

(j)

AT/SO No. and date

(k)

Sl. No. and batch No.

(l)

Year of Manufacture

4210-000 227

(m) Manufacturer's name, trademark and address.

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8.2
A picture showing a man operating the extinguisher in correct manner shall be
shown on the body of the extinguisher.
9.

PRE-INSPECTION OF STORES/ CONSIGNMENT

9.1
Manufacturers/ contractors must satisfy themselves that the stores are in
accordance with the terms of the contract and fully conform to the governing
specification by carrying out a thorough pre-inspection of each lot before actually
tendering the same for inspection to the Quality Assurance Officer. A declaration by the
contractor shall be submitted that necessary pre-inspection has been carried out on the
stores tendered. The declaration will also include the method followed in carrying out
pre-inspection showing the features checked/ tested and will have the test certificate
attached to the challan/ declaration.
9.2
If the Quality Assurance Officer finds that pre- inspection of the consignment
as required above, has not been carried out, the consignment shall be liable for rejection.
10.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

10.1
The contractor shall extend to the AHSP or his authorized representative, free
of cost, all reasonable facilities for inspection and testing equipment including inspection
gauges for satisfying himself that the stores are manufactured in accordance with this
specification and for this purpose the AHSP or his authorized representative shall have
free access to the contractor's or sub-contractor's works at all times during the run of the
contract. The contractor is required to notify to the AHSP of all sub-contracts placed by
him and provide inspection facilities for all stores so sub-contracted.
10.2
No deviation shall be accepted from the governing design/ specification,
without concurrence in writing of the AHSP. No request for any deviation shall be
entertained from sub- contractor, if any, but only through main contractor. The main
contractor shall be responsible for quality/ quantity of any fabrication done by the subcontractors.
10.3
Nothing shall absolve the manufacturer from his responsibility for the safety
of his equipment's operation.
10.4

Advance Sample:

10.4.1
After the order is placed, the firm shall submit two advance samples, complete
in all respect, along with four sets of initial charges and draft literature in triplicate, to the
Quality Assurance Authority for test and approval. Bulk production should commence
only on approval of advance sample.

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10.4.2
Three samples of washers and 2 sheets of rubber, 300 x 300 x 2.5 mm and one
sheet of 150 x 150 x 6.5 of the composition of washers processed under identical
conditions shall also be submitted for necessary testing along with the advance samples.
10.5

Bulk Supply:

10.5.1
The bulk supply shall be inspected by the Quality Assurance officer of the
area concerned or his authorized representative at the firm's premises.
10.5.2
The equipment shall be tested as per test schedule attached at Appendix 'A' to
this specification.
11.

LITERATURE

11.1
The contractor shall supply one set of the following literature in Defence
format, free of cost, along with each 10 (ten) equipments or part thereof: (a) User Hand Book.
(b) Maintenance/ Repair Manual.
(c) Parts Identification List.
(d) List of normal/ special tools for maintenance.
(e) Current price list of all parts.
Notes: (i)

Above mentioned literature shall be combined together and

provided in one booklet. Three sets/copies of the draft literature
along with the advance sample shall be submitted to the Controller,
CQA(FE), Aundh Camp, Pune-411 027 for approval before
printing.

(ii)

Copies of Defence formats for the literature are obtainable from

CQA(FE) Aundh Camp, Pune-411 027.

11.2
Final printed copies (3 sets) of the literature mentioned in clause 11.1 shall
also be supplied, free of cost, to the AHSP i.e. The Controller, Controllerate of Quality
Assurance (Fire Fighting Equipment), Aundh Camp, Pune - 411 027.

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12.

WARRANTY

12.1
The equipment supplied shall bear a warranty period as per contractual
documents. In case of absence of such stipulation in the contract, para 12.2 of this
specification shall apply.
12.2
The stores supplied shall be deemed to bear a warranty of the contractor
against deterioration/ defective material/ workmanship and performance for a period of
12 months from the date of receipt of the stores at consignee's end. If, during this period,
the stores supplied are found by the consignee to be defective in performance or are
deteriorated, the same shall be replaced immediately and in any case not later than 30
days from the date of receipt of complaint from the consignee, with the serviceable store,
free of any charge at site.
13.

PACKAGING

13.1

Packing Materials:
(a) Paper wrapping waterproof conforming to IS 1398.
(b) Twine jute or any other material conforming to IS 1912.
(c) Cushioning material straw paddy/ dry grass/ any suitable synthetic
packing material.
(d) Corrugated Fibre Board Box to IS 2771 (Part 1)

13.2

Packing Procedure:

13.2.1

The extinguisher shall be delivered in a new, clean and dry condition.

13.2.2

All rubber components shall be liberally dusted with French chalk powder.

13.2.3
The loose items such as screws, brackets and set of literatures shall be packed
separately in a polythene bag or wrapped with water proof wrapping paper paper plain
and tied to the handle of extinguisher with twin jute.
13.2.4
Then each extinguisher shall be packed in a polythene bag of 100 micron
thickness and there after in a corrugated fibre board box of 5 Ply conforming to IS 2771
(Part 1). The top and bottom of the extinguisher shall be provided with moulded
thermocol sheet to cover the cap, top dome and bottom skirt to avoid the movement of
extinguisher. The thickness of thermocol at any point shall not be less than 20 mm. The
box shall be closed with self adhesive tape and strapped with plastic/nylon strap.

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13.2.5
Four No. of above boxes containing extinguishers shall be packed in a suitable
corrugated fibre board box of 7 Ply conforming to IS 2771 (Part 1). The box shall be
closed with self adhesive tape and strapped with plastic/nylon strap at 4 places.
13.2.6
Timbers of non-durable species and those carrying sapwood of durable
species of packing cases shall be given preservative treatment in accordance with IS 401.
13.3

Marking of Packages:

13.3.1

Before despatch, each package shall be legibly and indelibly marked as under:
Front and Top of the Boxes:
(a) Nomenclature

Extinguisher, Fire, Mechanical Foam, 9 Litres

(b) DS Cat No.

4210-000 227.

(c) AT/SO No. and date.

(d) Name and address of the manufacturer.
Back of the cases:
(a) Name and address of the consignee.
(b) Mass of the packages.
(c) Number of individual package and total number of packages in the
consignment i.e. 1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4 and 4 of 4, where the consignment
consists of 4 packages.
(d) Month and year of packing.
(e) Inspection note number and date.
Note: -

Minimum requirement for packing are stipulated above. However,

this shall not absolve the contractor from his responsibility for the
packages to withstand the hazards of rail/ road transit. This is a
contractual requirement for delivery of store in good condition to the
consignee. Any additional safeguard considered necessary may be
added by the contractor.

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14.

DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBER

14.1

The store has been allotted DS Cat No. 4210-000 227.

15.

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

15.1

Any suggestion for improvement in this document may be forwarded to the:The Director,
Directorate of Standardisation,
Ministry of Defence,
'H' Block, DHQ PO,
New Delhi - 110 011.

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APPENDIX 'A'
(Refer to clause 10.5.2)
TEST SCHEDULE
FOR
EXTINGUISHER, FIRE, MECHANICAL FOAM, 9 LITRES
Sl.
No.
1.

Equipment

Specification

Extinguisher, Fire,
Mechanical Foam,
9 Litres

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Test
1.1 VISUAL CHECK Following aspects shall be checked visually.

(a) Completeness of the equipment with cap, puncturing mechanism,

discharging hose with nozzle, wall mounting brackets and screws etc.
(b) Workmanship i.e. welding finish, bends, dents, pitting marks,
damages on the threads, if any, ease of handling, freeness from burrs
to prevent injury to the personal handling.
(c) Marking and painting as per specification.

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2.

Extinguisher, Fire,
Mechanical Foam,
9 Litres

JSS 4210-09:2000 2.1 PERFORMANCE TEST The performance of the extinguisher

(Revision No. 1) as duly charged with following charge is
under:-

(a) AFFF concentrate

50 ml

(b) CO2 gas cartridge

120 g

Sample Size
Upto 25
- 3
Nos.
26 to 50
- 5
Nos. 51 to 100 8 Nos. 101 and -13
Nos. above

Performance
(i) Minimum throw of jet of 6 m for minimum 20 seconds
(ii) Expansion of produced foam: 6 to 12 times
(iii) Discharge of liquid charge: 95% minimum
(iv) Time for complete discharge: 35 seconds maximum
(v) Fire Test: For this purpose, a steel tray of area 2.33 m2 and height Sampling
One number shall
of 150 mm shall be used in which after filling water up to 50 mm
be tested.
height, 2.5 litres of petrol shall be poured and ignited. After the
preburn time of 20 seconds, the fire shall be extinguished in a
maximum period of 30 seconds.
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2.2.1 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST OF EXTINGUISHER

BODY
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Sample Size
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26 to 50 - 5 Nos.

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The extinguisher shall be capable of withstanding an internal
hydraulic pressure of 25 kgf/cm2 for a period of 5 minutes without
leakage or visible distortion.

51 to 100- 8 Nos.
101 and -13 Nos.
above

2.2.2 ULTIMATE FAILURE OF EXTINGUISHER BODY

Sample Size

Ultimate failure shall not occur at a pressure of less than 35 kgf/cm2

1% of the lot
subject to minimum
1 No.

2.3.1 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST OF HOSE

Sample Size

The discharge hose shall be subjected to a pressure of 25 kgf/cm2 for

5 minutes. No failure shall occur.

Upto 25 - 3 Nos.
26 to 50 - 5 Nos.
51 to 100- 8 Nos.
101 and -13 Nos.
above

2.3.2 ULTIMATE FAILURE TEST OF HOSE

Sample Size

When the hose is subjected to this test failure shall not occur at a
pressure of less than 50 kgf/cm2, percentage increase in outside
diameter shall be checked as per clause 4 of IS 446.

1% of the lot
subject to minimum
1 No.

2.4 ANTICORROSIVE TREATMENT

2.4.1 This shall conform to clause 7.2 of JSS

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2.5 POWDER COATING
2.5.1 Powder coating thickness shall be 50 microns minimum.
Sample size shall be as per clause 2.3.1.
2.5.2 Both the internal and external coating shall be checked for acid
and alkali resistance as per the test mentioned in IS 13871. there
shall be no sign of corrosion, blistering or flacking (One sample from
each batch).
3.

Material Test

3.1 All non-ferrous material be checked for its conformity as per

relevant IS specification. Materials for testing be drawn either from
raw material stage or from finished components.

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