RAKSHA MANTRALAYA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON
CHARGE, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DRY POWDER,
CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CARTRIDGE, 200 g
(DS Cat No. 4210 000 022)

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

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RAKSHA MANTRALAYA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

JOINT SERVICES SPECIFICATION

ON
CHARGE, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, DRY POWDER,
CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CARTRIDGE, 200 g
(DS Cat No. 4210 000 022)

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

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LIST OF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH FORMULATION OF THIS
STANDARD
The revision of this Joint Services Specification has been approved by Rear
Admiral KC Sekhar, VSM, Chairman, Engineering Equipment Standardisation Sub
Committee by circulation.
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The following members were consulted in approving the document:-

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Name & Designation

Organisation

Sh. Inder Pal, Dir (GE)

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Col MS Katti, SQA(E)

Col GP Krishnamurthy
Lt Col PK Narang
Cdr IC Sharma, IN
Wg Cdr SV Patankar,
JDMT(Lgs)
Lt Cdr S Adhana, DDME
Sh. JP Singh, Dy. Dir.
Cdr Suresh Malhotra
Gp Capt NK Labroo
Col Rajeev Ghai
Sh. AR Kulkarni, Jt
Controller
Cdr Brahm Swaroop
Sh. JR Goyal, CSO
Wg Cdr NB Singh
Col SK Sharma, Jt Dir
Sh. UK Aggarwal,
DDOS(Eng)
Sh P Chatterjee, Jt Dir
(Trg)
Director, (ES-4)
Director, EME (Eqpt)
Cdr BD Yadav
Lt Col Atul Kasal,
Secretary

- DGAQA, `H Block, Room 104, New Delhi 110011

- CQA(E), Aundh Camp, Pune-411 027
- CQA(FE), Aundh Camp, Pune-411 027
- DQAE(E), Kashmir House, New Delhi-110 011
- DQA(N), RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066
- DMT, Air HQ, RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066

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- Dte of Marine Engineering, New Delhi -110011

- DQA(WP), H-Block, New Delhi-110 011
- DFM, NHQ, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011
- DES, Air HQ, RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066
- HQ TGEME, Delhi Cantt
- CQA(V), Ahmednagar-414 001
- DLS (Std Cell Navy), New Delhi-110 011
- EM(Std), MGO Br., AHQ, New Delhi-110 011
- JDQAS (Air), RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066
- Dte of Combat Vehs & Engg, R&D HQ, N Delhi
- DGOS(OS-14), MGO Branch, New Delhi -11
- DIFR, Def R&D Organisation, Delhi-110 054
- E-in-C`s Br. (ES-4), Kashmir House, N Delhi
- DG EME (EME EQPT), B Block, New Delhi 11
- Dte of Dockyard, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi 11
- Dte of Standardisation, New Delhi-110 011

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CONTENTS
S.No.

Page No.

0. FOREWORD

1. SCOPE

2. RELATED SPECIFICATION

3. STANDARD PATTERN

4. TERMINOLOGY/ DSCRIPTION

5. MATERIAL

6. MANUFACTURE / CONSTRUCTION

7. WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

8. MARKING

9. PRE-INSPECTION OF STORES / CONSIGNMENT

10. QUALITY ASSURANCE

11. SAMPLING

12. CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

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13. WARRANTY

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14. PACKAGING

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15. DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBER

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16. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

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0.

FOREWORD

0.1
This Joint Services Specification has been prepared by Engineering
Equipment Standardisation Sub 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 4210-05:2000
(Revision No. 2) and supersedes the same.
0.4
This specification shall be used to manufacture, quality assurance and
procurement of Charge, Fire Extinguisher, Dry Powder, Carbon Dioxide Gas
Cartridge, 200 g.
0.5
Quality Assurance Authority for the item covered by this specification is
the Controller, Controllerate of Quality Assurance (Fire Fighting Equipment), Aundh
Camp, Pune - 411 027 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: Directorate of Standardisation,

Standardisation Documents Centre,
Room No. 13,
J Block, DHQ PO,
New Delhi - 110 011.

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issued.

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

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1.

SCOPE

1.1
This specification governs the manufacture, performance, design and
quality assurance of Charge, Fire Extinguisher, Dry Powder, Carbon dioxide Gas
Cartridge, 200 g intended for use in Defence Services.
2.

RELATED SPECIFICATION

2.1

Reference is made in this specification to :(a)

IS 1398:1982

Packing paper, water-proof, bitumen

laminated
(second revision)
Reaffirmed 1994

(b)

IS 1598:1977

Method for Izod Impact Test of Metals

(first revision)
Reaffirmed 1999

(c)

IS 1608:1995

Mechanical testing of metals Tensile

Testing
(second revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2001

(d)

IS 2171:1999

Specification for portable fire

extinguishers, dry power (cartridge type)
(fourth revision)
(Amendments 3)

(e)

IS 2500(Part 1):
2000

Sampling Inspection Procedures Part 1:

Attribute Sampling Plans Indexed by
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) for Lotby-Lot Inspection
(third Revision)

(f)

IS 2771(Part 1):
1990

Corrugated Fibreboard Boxes

Specification Part 1: General
Requirements
(second revision)
(Amendments 2)
Reaffirmed 2002

(g)

IS 2771(Part II):
1975

Specification for Fibreboard Boxes Part

II: Solid Fibreboard Boxes
(first revision)
(Amendment 1)
Reaffirmed 2002
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(h)

IS 3224:2002

Valve Fittings for Compressed Gas

Cylinders Excluding Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) Cylinders Specification
(third revision)

(j)

IS 4947:1985

Specification for gas cartridges for use in

fire extinguisher
(second revision)
(Amendments 6)
Reaffirmed 2000

(k)

IS 5844:1970

Recommendations for Hydrostatic Stretch

Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Reaffirmed 2000

(l)

IS 14811:2000

Rolled Copper Plate, Sheet, Strip and Foils

for General Engineering Purposes
Specification

(m) IS 15222:2002

2.2

Carbon Dioxide as Fire Extinguishing

Media for Fire Protection Specification

(n)

JSS 4210-06:1999 Extinguisher, Fire, Dry Powder, 10 kg

Capacity
(Revision No. 2)
(Amendment No. 3)

(o)

Drg. No. JSSD

4210-05/ 05

CO2 gas cartridges, 90 g, 120 g and 200 g.

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.

2.3
Copies of the Joint Services Specification and Drawing are obtainable on
payment from:The Controller,
Controllerate of Quality Assurance Establishment
(Fire Fighting Equipment),
Aundh Camp,
Pune-411 027.
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3.

STANDARD PATTERN

3.1
Standard pattern, if held with 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/ DESCRIPTION

4.1
Charge carbon dioxide is a high-pressure gas cartridge filled with 200 g of
carbon dioxide gas, which is used as an expellant in the Extinguisher, Fire, Dry
Powder, 10 kg Capacity. The cartridge is provided with male threads on the valve
such that same could be screwed with corresponding cartridge holder provided in the
cap of the fire extinguisher while refilling. The dimensions of the cartridge should be
as per drawing attached.
4.2
The specified quantity of carbon dioxide gas filled to charge a DCP 10 kg
fire extinguisher is 200 g +10, -0 g.
4.3
The water capacity of the cartridge shall be adequate to fill maximum
quantity permissible within the prescribed filling ratio.
5.

MATERIAL

5.1
The material of the gas cartridge body shall conform to the requirements of
clause 3.1 of IS 4947.
5.2
The material of the valve nut and the sealing nut shall be brass having
physical properties mentioned in clauses 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 of IS 3224 i.e. the tensile
strength and percentage of elongation of the material when tested according to IS 1608
shall be at least 40 kg/sq. mm and 18% respectively. The izod impact strength of the
material when determined according to IS 1598 shall not be less than 2.2 kgf. m.
5.3
The material used for the sealing disc shall be copper conforming to
IS
14811. The thickness of sealing disc shall be suitable to meet the test requirement
mentioned at clauses 6.1.3 and 10.8.3 of this specification.
5.4
The Carbon Dioxide Gas shall be of Grade 2 quality of IS 15222 i.e. Content
of Carbon Dioxide shall be minimum 99 percent by volume. Manufacturer to certify
purity of gas.

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6.

MANUFACTURE/ CONSTRUCTION

6.1
The gas cartridge construction (seamless/ welded) shall conform to clause
4 of IS 4947. However, the shape and dimensions shall be as per drawing attached.
6.1.1

Capacity
(i)

The gas cartridge shall be filled with carbon dioxide gas 200 +10, -0
g by mass as per clause 5 of IS 4947.

(ii)

The carbon dioxide gas shall be of grade 2 quality of IS 15222.

(iii) The gas cartridge shall have maximum filling ratio of 0.667, which is
the ratio of mass of carbon dioxide charged in the container to the
mass of water required to fill the container at 27C.
6.1.2
Threads: The male threads of the valve shall conform to M 27 x 1.25 Left
Hand and shall be as per the drawing attached.
6.1.3
Sealing of Cartridge: The cartridge shall have a sealing device (disc) with
a lock nut in such a manner that the disc may be easily pierced by the piercer fitted in
the cartridge holder of the cap of fire extinguisher.
6.1.4
0.5 mm.

Distance of sealing disc from peripheral edge shall be maintained as 12

6.1.5
The diameter of the cartridge body shall be maximum 52 mm (instead of
50 mm as per IS 4947).
6.1.6
Valve Nut: The Valve Nut shall be screwed to body of cartridge
immediately after applying epoxy resin and hardener material like araldite.
7.

WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

7.1
The inside and outside surfaces shall be smooth and the material section
shall be uniform. All edges shall be rounded off.
7.1.1
The workmanship shall conform to the best production standards of the
industry.
7.2
Anti Corrosive Treatment: The external surface of the cartridge shall be
properly cleaned and treated with phosphating followed by powder coating in
aluminum colour to a thickness. of 50 micron (minimum).
7.2.1
Identification Colour Coding: Each CO2 gas cartridge shall be provided
identification colour coding at the bottom with RED colour for easy identification.
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8.

MARKING

8.1
The gas cartridge shall be legibly and permanently marked with either
stencil or any other method with the following information. Pasting of sticker shall
not be permitted:i)

DS Cat No.

ii)

Type of cartridge and capacity

iii)

Sl. No. of cartridge

iv)

Name of the manufacturer or his trade mark

v)

Year of manufacture

vi)

AT/SO No. and date

8.2
The following markings shall be clearly and permanently marked by
embossing or punching on the valve nut :i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)

Type of gas
Empty mass in g
Charged mass in g
Trade Mark
Year of manufacture
Sl. No. of cartridge

8.3

Marking on Packing Cases

8.3.1

The packing cases shall be marked with the following information :i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)

DS Cat No.
Nomenclature
Acceptance of Tender/ Supply Order No. and date
Quantity packed
Manufacturer's name
Name of the Consignee
The words in red bold letters "CO2 GAS CARTRIDGE HANDLE
WITH CARE"
"OPEN ON THIS SIDE" with arrow marked in 40 mm block Letters
on all the four sides.
Month and year of manufacture

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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 required
specification, by carrying out a thorough pre-inspection of each lot before actually
tendering the same for quality assurance to the Quality Assurance Officer nominated
under the terms of the contract. A declaration by the manufacturer that a necessary
pre-inspection has been carried out on the stores tendered, will be submitted along
with the challan. The declaration will also indicate the methods 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 has not been carried out, the consignment is liable for
rejection.
9.3
Manufacturer/ contractor will also submit the test certificate of raw
materials, components and purity of gas filled.
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 of cartridges for
satisfying himself that the stores are manufactured in accordance with this
specification and for this purpose the AHSP or his authorised 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 shall notify to the AHSP of all sub-contracts placed
by him and provide quality assurance facilities for all stores so sub-contracted.
10.2
No deviation shall be accepted from the governing design/ drawing and
specification without concurrence in writing of the Quality Assurance Authority. No
request for any deviation shall be entertained from the sub-contractor, if any, but only
through the main contractor. The main contractor shall remain responsible for the
quality and quantity in any fabrication done by the sub-contractors.
10.3
Nothing shall absolve the contractor of his responsibility for the safety of
operations.
10.4
While quoting, the tenderer shall confirm clause by clause details of this
specification.
10.5
The equipment shall be tested as per the Test Schedule given at Appendix
`A' to this specification.
10.6
Tender/ Advance Sample: Five Nos. Advance Sample of Charge Carbon
Dioxide gas cartridge 200 g alongwith following test specimens for checking physical
properties of the material and pre-inspection test report of cartridges shall be submitted
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to The Quality Assurance Authority i.e. The Controller, CQA(FE), Aundh Camp, Pune411 027 on door delivery basis for test and approval before commencing bulk supply.
(a) Seamless or welded steel tube (300 mm length) used for manufacturing
cartridge body alongwith steel bar having diameter equal to the bore of
seamless steel tube (150 mm length).
3 Nos. Each
(b) Tensile Test Specimen of Brass used for manufacturing Valve Nut as
per sketch attached as Appendix B.
.3 Nos. Each
(c) Izod impact Test Specimen of Brass used for manufacturing Valve Nut
as per sketch attached as Appendix B.
. 3 Nos. Each
10.7

Bulk Quality Assurance

10.7.1
Bulk quality assurance shall be carried out as per the Test Schedule at
Appendix `A' attached to this specification by the Quality Assurance officer at the
firm's premises after bulk production clearance is given by the Quality Assurance
Authority.
10.8

Test Requirements

10.8.1
Hydraulic Pressure Test: Each gas cartridge shall be subjected to internal
hydraulic pressure of 250 kgf/cm2 for a minimum period of 1 minute before filling
and shall checked during stage inspection.
10.8.2

Ultimate Failure Test

10.8.2.1 In respect of this test the manufacturer shall issue a certificate with the lot
to the effect that this test has been performed and found satisfactory in respect of the
type of the gas cartridge presented in the lot. Alternatively, one number shall be tested
from each lot for ultimate failure test of 650 kgf/cm2. The bursting (structure failure)
shall not occur before attaining pressure of 650 kgf/cm2.
10.8.2.2 The sample shall be selected at random from the lot. The contractor shall
replace the expanded samples of this test with fresh ones.
10.8.3

Sealing Device Test

10.8.3.1 The sealing device shall be so designed that the gas cartridge shall not
discharge the contents if the temperature inside the gas cartridge reaches up to 75C.
For this, the cartridge shall be immersed in a hot water bath of 75C temperature for a
period till such time the cartridge reaches the bath temperature.
10.8.3.2 One number per 1000 cartridges or part thereof shall be selected and the
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10.8.4
Gas Leakage Test: This test shall be carried out as per clause 6.3.1 of IS
4947. There shall not be any collection of even a single bubble on the inside top of the
inverted glass.
10.8.5

Performance Test

10.8.5.1 Charge the standard Extinguisher, Fire, Dry Powder, 10 kg capacity. Fit
the filled cartridge to the cartridge holder of the extinguisher cap and operate the
extinguisher such that jet shall be in horizontal position at 27C + 2 degC. The test
shall comply with the following requirements:(i)

The dry chemical powder shall be expelled in the form of continuous

discharge.

(ii)

6 metres of range of throw of jet shall be maintained for a minimum

period of 23 seconds.

(iii) Within a maximum period of 30 seconds, 85% by mass of the actual

rated capacity of dry powder shall be discharged.
(iv) The contractor shall replace the expanded samples with fresh ones.
10.8.6
Mass of Gas: - Mass of Gas shall be checked by measuring weight of filled
and empty cartridge.
10.8.7
Filling Ratio Test:- Filling ratio shall be checked by measuring the mass of
gas and mass of water that required to fill the cartridge. Filling ratio shall be calculated
as under :Filling Ratio = (M1 M) (M2 M)
Where M1 = Mass of Cartridge filled with CO2 Gas
M2 = Mass of Cartridge filled with water
M = Mass of empty Cartridge
Filling Ratio shall not be more than 0.667
11.

SAMPLING

11.1

Visual Check: 100% of the lot shall be checked for visual defects.

11.2
Dimensional Check: The following sample size and AQL may be
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Sample Size: General Inspection Level I of IS 2500 (Part 1)

Note:

Sample Size Code

AQL

10

6.5

4.0

2.5

1.5

1.0

0.65

0.40

Threads M27 x 1.25 LH shall be checked using `GO' and `NO

GO gauge.

11.3
Material Analysis: Minimum 3 samples shall be drawn for each
material to check chemical composition and physical properties.
11.4

Filling Ratio: Select 1 No. per 1000 cartridges or part thereof.

11.4.1
The gas cartridge shall have maximum filling ratio of 0.667, which is the
ratio of mass of carbon dioxide charged in the container body to the mass of water
required to fill the container at 27C.
11.5

Performance Test: 1 No. per 1000 cartridges or part thereof.

11.6
Hydraulic Pressure Test: Each gas cartridge shall be subjected to internal
hydraulic pressure before filling.
11.7

Gas Leakage Test: The following sample size and AQL be adopted:Sample Size Code
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
10

AQL
2.5
1.5
1.0
0.65
0.40
0.25
0.15
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11.8
Sealing Device Test: 1 No. per 1000 cartridges or part thereof shall be
subjected at random for the test.
11.9
Ultimate Failure Test: 1 No. per lot shall be subjected and tested as per
clause 10.8.2.
11.10
Quantity of CO2 Gas: Test certificate of mother cylinder (from where the
gas cartridges have been filled) may be accepted.
11.11

12.

Anti-Corrosive Test: The following sample size and AQL be adopted:Sample Size Code
C

AQL
2.5

1.5

1.0

0.65

0.40

0.25

0.15

0.10

CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

12.1
All the samples, as selected are required to be inspected/ tested and shall
meet the test requirements.
13.

WARRANTY

13.1
The stores supplied against this specification shall be deemed to bear the
warranty of the contractor against defective material and performance for a period of
12 months from the date of receipt of stores at consignee's depot. If during this period,
the stores supplied, are found to be defective, the same shall be replaced immediately
with the stores conforming to this specification by the contractor at site, free of any
charges or cost.
14.

PACKAGING

14.1
The accepted gas cartridge shall be packed as per the requirements given
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(i)

The accepted gas cartridge shall be fitted with a standard quality

PVC cap so that the damage to the threads and sealing disc is
prevented.

(ii)

Each gas cartridge shall be packed in a corrugated fibreboard box of

single wall type having class `C' flutes. The box shall conform to IS
2771 (Part 1). Type of cartridge and manufacturer's name shall be
printed on the box.

(iii) 25 numbers of above mentioned corrugated boxes containing the gas

cartridge shall be packed in a solid fibreboard box lined with paper
wrapping waterproof conforming to IS 1398 (Type 1) solid
fibreboard box shall conform to IS 2771 (Part II).
(iv) All contents inside the solid fibreboard boxes shall be packed tightly
with cushioning material of minimum thickness of 20 mm
(v)

The solid fibreboard box shall be strapped with plastic tape at two
places tightly.

(vi) Minimum packing requirements are stipulated above. This shall not
absolve the supplier from his responsibility for the packages to
withstand the hazards of rail/ road transit and it is contractual
requirement of delivery of the stores in good/ serviceable condition
to the consignee. Any additional packing considered necessary to
satisfy above requirements may be adopted by the supplier.
15.

DEFENCE STORES CATALOGUE NUMBER

15.1

The equipment has been allotted DS Cat No. 4210-000 022

16.

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

16.1

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

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APPENDIX `A'
TEST SCHEDULE
FOR
Charge, Fire Extinguisher, Dry Powder,
Carbon dioxide Gas Cartridge, 200 g
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No.
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Equipment
Charge, Fire
Extinguisher, Dry
Powder, Carbon
dioxide, Gas
Cartridge, 200 g

Test/Check

Remarks

(A) Visual Check: The gas cartridge

shall be checked for the visual
defects, finish and markings.

100% lot shall be

checked for visual
defects.

(B) Dimensional Check: The

dimensions of the cartridge including
threading shall be checked as per the
drawing attached.

For sampling refer

clause 11.2 of this
specification

(C) Material Check: For each lot Minimum 3 samples

tendered, material for cartridge body, shall be drawn for
outlet connection and sealing disc each material.
shall be checked as per clause 5 of
this specification.
(D) Mass of Gas: Test shall be
carried out as per Clause 10.8.5.2 of
this specification.

Sample selected for

filling ratio test shall
be used for this test.

(E) Filling Ratio: The filling ratio

shall be checked as per clause 6.1.1
of this specification.

By weight method.
from cartridges
selected for
performance test.

(F) Sealing Device Test: This test

shall be carried out as per clause
10.8.3 of this specification.

For sampling refer

clause 11.8 of this
specification.

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Equipment

Test/Check

Remarks

(G) Gas Leakage Test: The test

shall be carried out as per clause
10.8.4 of this specification.

For sampling refer

clause 11.7 of this
specification.

(H) Performance Test: The test

shall be carried out as per clause
10.8.5 of this specification.

For sampling refer

clause 11.5 of this
specification.

(J) Hydraulic Pressure Test: The

test shall be carried out as per clause
10.8.1 of this specification.

For stage inspection

refer clause 11.6 of
this specification.

(K) Ultimate Failure Test: The test

shall be carried out as per clause
10.8.2 of this specification.

For sampling refer

clause 11.9 of this
specification.

(L) Quality of CO2 Gas: The carbon

dioxide gas shall conform to clause
6.1.1 (ii) of this specification.

Test certificate of
mother cylinder
from the gas
manufacturer may
be accepted.

(M) Anti Corrosive Test: The test

shall be carried out as per clause 7.2
of this specification.

For sampling refer

clause 11.11 of this
specification.

(N) Packing: The packing shall be

checked as per clause 14 of this
specification.

Material used for

packing including
the wooden cases
shall be of best
quality available in
trade and shall
conform to relevant
ISs mentioned at
clause 14.

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