How to Find Information on Your Fire Extinguisher
Manufacturing Date
The manufacturing date on a fire extinguisher can be located in one of multiple places:
- Bottom of the Unit: You might find a two-digit or four-digit number stamped into the cylinder.
- Printed on the Cylinder: The manufacture date may be printed directly on the cylinder. Here's how to read the numbers printed directly on the cylinder. For example:
1205322062 1205is the time on a 24-hour clock.322is the exact day of the year (November 18).06is the year.2is the assembly line where it was manufactured.
Model Number
The model number will be located on the label in the bottom right or left-hand corner. It will read "MODEL" before listing the model information.
Serial Number
The serial number is located on the left-hand or right-hand side of the label, near the UL Listed logo. It will consist of 2 letters and 6 numbers. Example: XY 123456.
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