BB-E-2879A
3.8 Salt fog. The assembly finish shall provide substrate corrosion resistance. The assembly
finish shall not blister, uplift, soften, nor exhibit other evidence of substrate corrosion, when tested
in accordance with the salt fog test of 4.5.4.
3.8.1 Exterior surfaces. All exterior metal surfaces shall be treated to resist atmospheric
corrosion. Coatings containing cadmium, lead, or chromium shall not be used. The cylinder shall
be red, conforming FED-STD-595, color number 11105. All other surfaces shall be matte black.
3.9 Vibration. The extinguisher and bracket shall meet the vibration requirements of
UL154, when tested in accordance with 4.5.5.
3.10 Rough usage. The extinguisher shall meet the rough usage requirements of UL154,
when tested in accordance with 4.5.6.
3.11 Cylinder age. Cylinders delivered to the Government shall be not greater than 3
months from date of manufacture to the date received by the procuring activity.
3.12 Identification and instructions. The cylinder shall be marked in accordance with
UL154 and 3.12.1 through 3.12.1.1.
3.12.1 Cylinder labeling. Permanent labels shall be affixed to the cylinder as shown on
figure 1 and shall contain the labeling information in the size indicated as follows. The text shall
be permanent and legible.
Letter size (inch)
Label information
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EXTINGUISHER, FIRE, CO2, 2½ LB, 2-B/C.
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TO OPERATE
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1. Pull ring pin.
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2. Point horn close to base of fire.
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3. Depress lever for discharge and keep base of flame covered.
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CAUTION
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1.
Avoid breathing smoke.
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2.
Ventilate vehicle after discharge.
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3.
Avoid contact with skin or clothing.
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4.
Do not direct discharge toward face.
Maintenance instructions shall be placed below the operating instructions and labeled in
accordance with the following:
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