Amerex Recharge Adapter for KP250/375/475 T Handle 12855 - OEM
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Wholesale PricingThe Amerex 12855 is an OEM recharge adapter, T-handle style, designed for use when refilling KP250, KP375, and KP475 agent cylinders in an Amerex KP restaurant fire suppression system. During the recharge process, the T-handle attaches to the top of the discharge valve on the agent cylinder, allowing the technician to manually depress the valve stem in a controlled manner. This opens the valve so that the nitrogen expellant gas and wet chemical agent can be introduced into the cylinder under the regulated pressure specified in the Amerex KP Design and Recharge Manual.
The T-handle design gives the technician a controlled, two-handed grip to depress and hold the valve stem steadily throughout the filling process, which is important for maintaining the correct fill pressure and preventing valve stem damage. Using an improvised tool or attempting to depress the valve stem without the correct adapter can damage the valve, introduce an uncontrolled fill rate, or create a safety hazard with the high-pressure nitrogen source connected to the cylinder. This is a required service tool for any technician performing KP system recharges on these cylinder sizes.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Amerex Corporation |
| Part Number | 12855 |
| Component Type | Recharge Adapter, T-Handle |
| Compatible Cylinders | Amerex KP250, KP375, and KP475 Agent Cylinders |
| Function | Depresses Discharge Valve Stem During Cylinder Recharge |
| Use Context | Required Service Tool During Post-Discharge or Scheduled Recharge of KP Agent Cylinders |
Use of this adapter is part of the recharge procedure specified in the Amerex KP Design and Recharge Manual. Recharging the KP system must be performed by an Amerex-certified installer following this manual exactly.
- Confirm Cylinder Compatibility: This adapter is designed for KP250, KP375, and KP475 cylinders. The larger KP600 cylinder uses a different discharge valve design and requires a different service approach. Confirm the cylinder model before beginning a recharge.
- Regulated Nitrogen Source Required: The recharge process requires a regulated nitrogen source set to the specific pressure specified in the Amerex KP Recharge Manual. Do not use unregulated nitrogen or substitute gases.
- Post-Recharge Verification: After refilling, the cylinder pressure, valve integrity, and actuation network connections must be verified by the certified installer before the system is returned to service.
Can I recharge the KP system without this adapter?
No. The Amerex KP Recharge Manual specifies this T-handle adapter as a required tool for the recharge procedure on KP250, KP375, and KP475 cylinders. Attempting to depress the discharge valve stem without the correct adapter can damage the valve and creates a safety hazard when a high-pressure nitrogen source is connected.
Does this adapter work with the KP600 cylinder?
No. The KP600 uses a different discharge valve design. Confirm which cylinder your system uses before ordering service tooling.
Is this a reusable service tool?
Yes. The 12855 is a reusable OEM service tool that a certified technician uses during the recharge procedure each time a KP cylinder needs to be refilled, unlike single-use consumables such as nitrogen cartridges or agent containers.
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