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Yellow tamper seal
Red CO2
cartridge gasket
Hinged door
in open position
©2017 Rusoh, Inc.
Printed in China
Form 76-379B
•� After each use, the Eliminator™�fire�extinguisher�must�be�reloaded�with�a�
new�CO2�cartridge�and�a�new�agent�cartridge.�
•� Watch�the�Reloading�Procedure�video�at�www.rusoh.com�and�read�this�
procedure�before�reloading�the�extinguisher.
•� Refer�to�the�Owner’s�Manual�for�installation,�operation,�30-day�inspection,�
annual�inspection,�and�warranty�information.
SelF SeRvice, Multi-PuRPoSe, ReloAdABle
dRy cheMicAl FiRe extinguiSheR
For�Reloading�Model�Number
SelF SeRvice 0930001
with�Reload�Kit�85-994
getting AcquAinted
The�reloading�kit�contains�a�replacement�agent�cartridge�and�a�special�cap�
that�holds�the�replacement�CO2�cartridge�(Fig.�A).�The�agent�cartridge�is�
fully�loaded�with�the�dry�chemical�extinguishing�agent.�A�white�dust�gasket,�a�
yellow�tamper�seal,�and�a�spare�red�CO2�cartridge�gasket�are�located�under�
the�cap’s�hinged�door�(Fig.�B).�
iMPoRtAnt:�Wrench�set,�PN�81-500,�is�required�for�this�procedure.�
To�order,�visit�rusoh.com.
SAve thiS ReloAding PRoceduRe FoR FutuRe ReFeRence.
Rusoh™ fluffing wheel
Instruction label
Cartridge cover
Tag loop
Handle
Alignment rib
Alignment marking
Lock
ReloAding PRoceduRe
• cAution! Protective�eyewear�is�recommended�when�performing�the�
reloading�procedure.
•� Important:�The�Reloading�Procedure�must�be�performed�by�an�
individual�who�has�read�these�instructions�and�watched�the�Reloading�
Procedure�video�at�www.rusoh.com.
•� CautIon!�Failure�to�comply�with�the�Eliminator™�Reloading�Procedure�
will�void�the�warranty�and�may�result�in�property�damage�and/or�bodily�
harm. Reload only with the genuine eliminator™ Reloading Kit for your
eliminator™ model number.
•� note: The agent cartridge contains 6 pounds of Eliminator™�multi-purpose�dry�
chemical�extinguishing�agent�that�includes�monoammonium�phosphate,�mica,�talc,�
and�amorphous�silica�(HMIS�1-0-0).�The�extinguishing�agent�is�nontoxic.�
•� note: The co2 cartridge�is�a�removable�component�filled�with�compressed�liquid�
CO2�(HMIS�1-0-3).�
Refer�to�www.rusoh.com�for�the�Safety�Data�Sheets�(SDS)�for�these�components.
dAngeR!
•�CO2�cartridge�is�under�high�pressure.�Do�not�puncture�or�damage�CO2�cartridge.
•�Do�not�heat�or�locate�CO2�cartridge�near�a�heat�source,�such�as�an�engine�or�
stove.
•�Discharge�from�CO2�cartridge�is�very�cold�and�can�cause�frostbite.
SteP 1 Prepare your work area.
Place�drop�cloths,�or�other�protective�covering,�in�the�area�where�you�will�be�
performing�the�reload�procedure.��
SteP 2 Confirm extinguisher is not pressurized.
WARning!�Before�removing�CO2�cartridge,�verify�that�extinguisher�is�
not�pressurized.�Aim�nozzle�upwards�into�a�large�garbage�bag.�Then�slowly�
squeeze�the�hose�valve�lever.�Valve�lever�should�be�easy�to�squeeze�and�
should�return�to�original�position.�Replace�valve�assembly�if�it�does�not�
function as stated.
SteP 3 Remove CO2 cartridge.
1. Squeeze�the�ribbed�sides�of�the�red�CO2�cartridge�
cover,�and�lift�it�open.�Remove�CO2�cartridge�by�
twisting�cartridge�clockwise.�A�strap�wrench�or�
adjustable�pliers�may�be�needed�if�the�cartridge�is�
snug�(Fig.�D).�
note:�The�CO2 cartridge�has�reverse�threads,�so�
it turns opposite of normal threaded components.
2. Discard�the�spent�CO2�cartridge�following�the�Disposal�Procedure�on�page�8.�
SteP 4 Remove discharge head from agent cartridge.
Use the Eliminator™�wrench�set�(sold separately) to
loosen�the�discharge�head�from�the�agent�cartridge,�as�
described�below:
1. Pull�the�hose�out�of�the�hose�clip�(Fig.�E).
2. Place�the�cartridge�wrench�on�a�level�floor*�with�the�
textured�footrest�facing�up.�Set�the�bottom�of�the�
extinguisher�onto�the�circular�portion�of�the�wrench.
3. Insert�the�bar�wrench�through�the�handle�
opening�of�the�discharge�head�(Fig.�F).
4.�Grasp�both�ends�of�the�bar�wrench�and�
place one foot on the footrest. Turn the
bar�wrench�counterclockwise�until�the�
discharge�head�begins�to�loosen.�Once�it�
turns�easily,�the�bar�wrench�is�no�longer�
necessary.�Continue�turning�the�discharge�
head,�by�hand,�until�it�is�completely�
detached�from�the�agent�cartridge.
5.�Discard�the�spent�agent�cartridge�following�
the�Disposal�Procedure�on�page�8.�
Inverted discharge head
Sealing
surfaces
Threads
SteP 5 Remove parts from reload kit cap.
1. Slide�the�CO2�cartridge�out�of�the�reload�kit�cap�(see�Fig.�A,�page�1)�and�
set�aside�for�Step�10.�
2. Open�the�hinged�door�on�the�reload�cap�(see�Fig.�B,�page�1)�and�remove�
the�replacement�tamper�seal,�dust�gasket,�and�red�CO2�cartridge�gasket.�
Set�aside�for�future�use.�
SteP 6 Clean discharge head and install new dust gasket.
1. Invert�the�discharge�head.�Remove�the�white�silicone�dust�gasket�from�the�
center�of�the�discharge�head�(Fig.�G)�and�discard.�
2. Clean the threads and inside
sealing�surfaces�(Fig.�G)�with�a�
cloth�to�remove�any�extinguishing�
agent�residue.�The�sealing�
surfaces include the area
immediately�below�the�threads�and�
the�center�cavity.
�
In�order�for�the�unit�to�seal�properly,�
these�areas�must�be�clean.�If�you�
notice�any�caked-on�extinguishing�
agent�on�these�surfaces,�use�a�
small�brush�to�loosen�it.�
3. Using�compressed�air,�blow�out�the�
discharge�head�thoroughly.�While�
squeezing�the�valve�lever�(Fig.�C,�page�2)�to�fully�open�the�valve,�blow�
air�from�the�center�of�the�discharge�head�through�the�hose�and�valve�and�
then�in�the�reverse�direction.�Refer�to�the�Reloading�Procedure�video�at�
www.rusoh.com.�
4.�Install�the�new�dust�gasket�in�the�inverted�discharge�head,�as�shown�
in�Fig.�G.�Press�around�the�outer�edge�of�the�gasket�so�it�is�securely�
positioned.
SteP 7 Inspect unit for damage.
1. Visually�inspect�the�discharge�head,�hose,�and�valve�assembly.�If�damage�
is�found,�replace�components�per�the�Self�Service�Manual.
2. Check�to�make�sure�the�puncture�lever�is�operating�correctly.�With�the�
lock�(Fig.�C,�page�2)�in�the�unlocked�(vertical)�position,�press�down�on�the�
puncture�lever�a�few�times�to�ensure�it�moves�freely�and�snaps�back�into�
position.
SteP 8 Remove reload kit cap from replacement agent cartridge.
Use the Eliminator™�wrench�set�(sold�separately)�to�loosen�the�reload�kit�cap,�
per�the�method�described�below.�
iMPoRtAnt:�Always�keep�the�agent�
cartridge�on�a�level�surface�to�prevent�
extinguishing�agent�from�spilling.�
1. Place�the�cartridge�wrench�with�the�
textured�footrest�facing�up.�Set�the�
bottom�of�the�replacement�agent�
cartridge�onto�the�circular�portion�of�
the�wrench.�
2. Insert�the�bar�wrench�in�the�handle�
recess�on�the�reload�kit�cap�(Fig.�H).
3. Grasp�both�ends�of�the�bar�wrench�
and place one foot on the footrest.
Turn�the�bar�wrench�counterclockwise�
until�the�cap�begins�to�loosen.�Once�
it�turns�easily,�the�bar�wrench�is�no�
longer�necessary.�Continue�turning�
the�cap,�by�hand,�until�it�is�completely�
detached�from�the�agent�cartridge.�
Discard�the�cap�in�a�plastic�recycling�
receptacle.
4.�Once�the�reload�kit�cap�is�removed,�
use�a�small�brush�and�clean�off�any�
dry�chemical�on�the�gray�mixing�tube�
cover�(Fig.�I).�Then�cut�the�black�band�
on�the�bottom�of�the�cover.�Slowly�
remove�the�gray�cover�and�discard.��
5.�Verify�the�two�smaller�red�O-rings�
on�the�mixing�tube�and�the�large�red�
O-ring�on�the�outer�threads�on�the�replacement�agent�cartridge�(Fig.�I)�are�
clean,�well�lubricated,�and�free�of�dry�chemical.�
6. If�the�O-rings�have�any�dry�chemical�on�them,�remove�each�of�the�O-rings�
and�wipe�them�off�with�a�dry�cloth.�Once�the�O-rings�are�removed,�clean�
the�O-ring�grooves�on�the�agent�cartridge�and�mixing�tube�with�a�dry�cloth�
or�small�brush.�
7. If�needed,�relubricate�the�O-rings�and�O-ring�grooves�with�a�generous�
amount�of�petroleum�jelly.�Reinstall�the�O-rings�in�their�grooves�on�the�
agent�cartridge.�iMPoRtAnt: To�ensure�a�working�fire�extinguisher,�the�
O-rings�must�be�properly�seated�in�their�grooves.�Wipe�away�excess�
lubrication�on�the�agent�cartridge�and�mixing�tube.
SteP 9 Attach discharge head to new agent cartridge.
WARning!�Do�not�refill�or�reuse�the�agent�cartridge.�It�is�designed�to�
be�factory�filled�and�factory�sealed�to�meet�performance�specifications.�
uninstalling and then reinstalling the same agent cartridge will void the
warranty.
1. For�easier�installation,�apply�a�small�amount�of�petroleum�jelly�to�the�
discharge�head�sealing�surfaces�(Fig.�G,�page�4).�Refer�to�the�Reloading�
Procedure�video�at�www.rusoh.com.
2. Place�the�discharge�head�on�the�agent�cartridge.�While�holding�onto�the�
discharge�head�handle,�turn�the�discharge�head�clockwise�until�snug.�
The�turning�resistance�will�become�noticeably�harder�as�the�large�O-ring�
begins�to�contact�the�sealing�surface�of�the�discharge�head�(Fig.�G,�
page�4).�Use�the�bar�wrench,�if�necessary,�to�fully�tighten�the�unit.�When�
correctly�installed,�the�red�alignment�rib�on�the�agent�cartridge�will�be�
within�the�red�alignment�marking�on�the�discharge�head�(Fig.�J).�
noticE: There�is�a�stop�tab�to�
prevent�overrotation.�If�you�feel�the�
unit�hit�this�tab,�stop�turning�the�
discharge�head.���
3. Rotate the hose strap so the clip
is�aligned�with�the�hose.�Secure�
the�hose�by�pushing�it�into�the�
clip until it snaps into position.
For�compact�storage,�grasp�the�
hose�with�one�hand�and�the�valve�
with�the�other�and�rotate�the�valve�
counterclockwise�until�the�valve�
lever�faces�the�wall.
SteP 10 Install new CO2 cartridge.
1. Ensure�lock�is�in�the�locked�(horizontal)�
position�(Fig.�L,�page�7).
2. Lift�up�red�CO2�cartridge�cover.�Use�a�
flashlight�to�verify�the�red�CO2�cartridge�
gasket�is�in�place�in�bottom�of�threaded�
opening�(Fig.�K).�
�
If�it�is�missing,�insert�replacement�gasket�
from�reload�cap�(Fig.�B,�page�1).�Use�
a�needle�nose�pliers�to�gently�pick�up�
normal threaded components.
4.�If�extinguisher�will�be�mounted�in�bracket�PN�40-393�or�PN�40-404,�use�a�
strap�wrench�to�turn�the�CO2�cartridge�an�additional�¼�turn�past�hand�tight.
5.�Close�red�cover.�
SteP 11 Install new tamper seal.
Position�the�new�tamper�seal�so�
the�text�is�right�side�up�and�the�
snap�hooks�align�with�the�lock�
openings.�Using�two�fingers,�
gently�press�the�tamper�seal�
arrows�(Fig.�L)�until�the�seal�locks�
into�position�on�both�sides�of�the�
lock.
SteP 12 Fluff the agent cartridge.
Invert�the�extinguisher.�Turn�the�Rusoh™
wheel�(Fig.�M)�on�the�bottom�of�the�unit�
back�and�forth�several�times�until�it�turns�
freely.�Then�turn�the�wheel�about�three�full�
rotations.�The�wheel�should�turn�smoothly.
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dAngeR! If�extinguisher�is�damaged�and�has�not�been�discharged,�do�
NOT�pressurize�unit�or�puncture�CO2�cartridge.�
iMPoRtAnt:�Disposal�must�be�performed�in�strict�compliance�with�state�
and�local�waste�disposal�policies.�Please�contact�your�local�waste�disposal�
center,�recycling�center,�hazardous�waste�authorities,�or�the�Rusoh�Customer�
Service�Department�at�1-800-318-2944�for�details.�You�can�also�search�
Earth911.com�for�a�recycling�solution�near�you.�do not dispose of the
eliminator™�fire�extinguisher�in�a�regular�trash�receptacle.
1. If the Eliminator™�has�been�used�and�is�undamaged,�take�it�outside�to�
verify�that�it�has�been�fully�discharged.�Follow�the�T-P-A-S-S�instructions�
in�your�Owner’s�Manual,�even�if�you�believe�that�you�have�previously�
discharged�the�unit.�Aim�the�discharge�near�trees�or�bushes�that�have�a�
higher�resistance�to�acidic-type�fertilizer.�Avoid�flowers�and�grasses.�
2. Remove�the�CO2�cartridge�from�the�Eliminator™�discharge�head�and�
confirm�that�it�is�punctured.�If�it�is�not,�return�cartridge�to�the�unit�and�
repeat�the�discharge�procedure�outlined�in�step�1�above.�
3. Place�the�punctured�CO2�cartridge�in�any�recycling�bin�that�accepts�
metals.
4.�Place�extinguisher�in�a�plastic�recycling�receptacle.
cuStoMeR SeRvice inFoRMAtion
If�you�have�any�questions�regarding�the�operation�of�your�Eliminator™�fire�
extinguisher,�contact�us�by�any�of�these�methods:
•� Call�1-800-318-2944�weekdays�8:00�AM�to�4:00�PM�(Central�Time)�
•� Email�us�at�[email protected]
•� Write:�� RUSOH, Inc.
�
Customer�Service�Department
�
3925�North�Hastings�Way�
�
Eau�Claire,�WI�54703-3703
See the Self Service Manual for instructions on replacing the hose strap,
Rusoh™ wheel, handle assembly, valve assembly, and instruction label.