25 Kg DCP extinguisher

a) Description :
25 Kg DCP extinguisher consists of a trolley mounted cylinder containing finely
powdered chemicals which are expelled by means of an inert gas such as carbon
dioxide (CO2) contained in a compressed gas cartridge stored in a separate cylinder
located outside the DCP cylinder.
b) Operation :
1. Uncoil the hose
2. Open CO2 Cylinder valve in anti-clock wise direction
3. Keep the nozzle in closed position till inside pressure reaches its working pressure
(normally 12 Kg./ Sq. Cm.)
4. Aim at seat of fire facing upstream of wind direction

c) Periodic checking/maintenance :
The extinguisher and its components is to be inspected as follows :

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No.

Part

Inspection
frequency

Items to be checked

Body

once a
month

once in 3
months

once in 3
years

CO2 cylinder

once in 3
months

Cartridge Holder

once in 3
months

Inner container

Neck ring/Shell
attachments
Plunger

once in 3
months
once in 3
months
once in 3
months
once in 3
months
once in 3
months
once in 3
months
once in 3
months
once a
month.

5
6
7
8
9
10

11

piercing pin and

spring
Nozzle and
Discharge Fittings
cartridge and seal
Dry Chemical
Powder
Hose

Safety Valve

a) visual check externally for any

dents/ deformations or corrosion
reject if severe.
b) visual check for damaged threads
of shell with capreject if severe.
a) visual check internally for any
mechanical damage or corrosion.
b) visually check internal coating
and external painting of shell for
damage/ deterioration.
Measure Ultrasonic thickness of the shell
and record readings.
Hydrostatic test of the cylinder shell
along with cap and hose
assembly at 30kg/sq.cm .
Check coating thickness or carry out
repainting.
Check and record weight of cylinder and
send for refilling if loss in weight is more
than 10%.
a) check cartridge holder for any
damage due to corrosion
b) Check port holes for elongation.
Check for elongation of holes due to
corrosion
Check soundness of the brazing/welding
of the neck ring & attachment to the shell
check visually for any damage.
Check piercing arrangement for proper
functioning
Check that the nozzle is not clogged by
foreign material
Check for damage
Check for signs of caking and make it in
fine powdered form.
Check hose condition visually

Once in 3
years
Once in 6
years
once in 3
months
Once in 3
years

Carry out hydrostatic testing of the hose.

Replace hose.
inspect visually for corrosion or damage.
To be bench tested at rated test
pressure.

12

Copper
Tubing

once in 3
months

inspect visually for corrosion or damage.

13

Pressure

once in 3

inspect visually

Indicator

months
at the time
of
recharging.

14

Gas
Cartridge
/Cylinder

15

Extinguisher
Trolley

calibrate Pressure indicator

Check and record weight of cylinder and
send for refilling if loss in weight is more
than 10%.

once in 3
months

a) Check lubrication condition of

bearings/bushes
b) Service if necessary.