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extinguisher. The test extinguishers shall be discharged for this time in the normal operating mode in their designed configuration. Care shall be taken not to disturb the compacted contents.
   The discharged extinguishers shall be reweighed and the results recorded before proceeding to completely empty the residual powder from the body of each extinguisher. Any evidence of lumps or compacted powder shall be recorded. The extinguishers in their empty state shall be weighed again and the results recorded.
   Calculation s shall be performed to ascertain the percentage of the contents discharged.
   7.8.4 Acceptance Criteria  At least two of the three extinguishers selected shall have discharged not less than 85% by weight of their contents.";
(23) Amending clause 7.9 by deleting in line 1 the word "The" and replacing it with the words "When an extinguisher is provided with a support fitting the";
(24) Deleting clause 7.11 entirely;
(25) Deleting clause 7.14(a) entirely;
(26) Amending clause 7.14(b) by deleting the words "and the procedures given in Appendix B";
(27) Deleting section 8 entirely;
(28) Deleting clause 9.1 entirely and inserting a new clause 9.1 as follows:
   "9.1 General  The container of each extinguisher shall be marked with identification and operating instructions in accordance with clause 9.4, which shall be clearly visible.";
(29) Deleting clause 9.2 entirely and inserting a new clause 9.2 as follows:
   "9.2 MARKINGS  Every extinguisher shall be legibly marked by means of painting or durable labels with the following:
   (a) The words 'STORED PRESSURE AEROSOL FIRE EXTINGUISHER'.
   (b) The type of charge, eg powder ABE or BE.
   (c) The mass of contents in grams or millilitres.
   (d) The words 'DISCARD AFTER USE. DISCHARGE AND DISCARD BEFORE THE USE BY DATE' followed by the nominated expiry date.
   (e) The words 'ONE USE ONLY - NOT REFILLABLE'.
   (f) Fire test rating as specified in AS/NZS 1850 and this Standard.
   (g) The words 'DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE THIS CAN EVEN WHEN EMPTY. KEEP IN A COOL PLACE'.
   (h) The words 'METAL OBJECTS CAN RUST OR CORRODE IN WET AND SALTY CONDITIONS. TO AVOID DETERIORATION OF THE EXTINGUISHER STORE IN A SUITABLE ENVIRONMENT'.
   (i) If appropriate the words 'STORE IN UPRIGHT POSITION – DO NOT INVERT'.";
(30) Deleting clause 9.3 and substituting a new clause 9.3 as follows:
   "9.3 SIZE OF LETTERING  The marking required by clauses 9.2(a), 9.2(b), 9.2(c), 9.2(d), 9.2(e), 9.2(f), 9.2(g), 9.2(h), 9.2(i) and 9.4.2 shall be in letters not less than 3 mm high and of a colour contrasting with its background.";
(31) Amending clause 9.4.2.1 by deleting the words "approximating G21 Jade of AS 2700 or safety green 14 E53 of NZS 5807";
(32) Amending clause 9.4.2.2 by deleting the words "The red shall approximate R13 signal