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Genuine Amerex service part·Part no. 13956
Amerex 13956 Protective Vinyl Cap, 3/4 in. Gray
Amerex 13956 is the Protective Vinyl Cap listed with the safety disc assembly on four wheeled parts lists in Amerex Parts Book 27277 Rev D: item 4 for models 450 and 452 (printed page 18), item 4 for models 491 and 493 (printed page 19), item 18 on the 125/250 lb High Performance and Z-Series list covering 573, 575, 690, 756, 758 and 759 (printed page 20), and item 17 for the 150 lb Halon 1211 model 600 (printed page 22). Full overview ↓
- Part no.
- 13956
- Pack
- 1 (sold individually)
- Fits
- 450, 452, 491 +3 more
- Parts Book
- Page 20
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Which models does the Amerex 13956 fit?
Per the Amerex Parts Book · page 20| Fits | Extinguisher | UL rating | Capacity | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 450 |  11483 Amerex 450 125 lb Wheeled ABC Fire ExtinguisherParts Book p.18 |
30A:240B:C | 125 lb (57 kg) | $4,960.00 | View |
| Model 452 |  10643 Amerex 452 125 lb Wheeled Purple K Fire ExtinguisherParts Book p.18 |
320B:C | 125 lb (57 kg) | $6,671.00 | View |
| Model 491 |  11677 Amerex 491 300 lb Wheeled ABC Fire ExtinguisherParts Book p.19 |
40A:320B:C | 300 lb (136.07 kg) | $9,515.00 | View |
| Model 493 |  15505 Amerex 493 300 lb Wheeled Purple K Fire ExtinguisherParts Book p.19 |
320B:C | 300 lb (136.07 kg) | $9,413.00 | View |
| Model 756 |  27061 Amerex 756 250 lb Wheeled ABC Fire ExtinguisherParts Book p.20 |
40A:160B:C | 250 lb (113.4 kg) | $11,888.00 | View |
| Model 758 |  27063 Amerex 758 250 lb Wheeled Purple K Fire ExtinguisherParts Book p.20 |
160B:C | 250 lb (113.4 kg) | $13,364.00 | View |
Parts list for 125/150 lb. dry chemical wheeled models, 23 cu. ft. nitrogen cylinder
Fitment per the Amerex Parts Book. Check the part number against your unit’s nameplate before ordering.
What is the Amerex 13956?
Amerex 13956 is the Protective Vinyl Cap listed with the safety disc assembly on four wheeled parts lists in Amerex Parts Book 27277 Rev D: item 4 for models 450 and 452 (printed page 18), item 4 for models 491 and 493 (printed page 19), item 18 on the 125/250 lb High Performance and Z-Series list covering 573, 575, 690, 756, 758 and 759 (printed page 20), and item 17 for the 150 lb Halon 1211 model 600 (printed page 22). On the Z-Series list the safety disc assembly is 08573-P except on 690 and 759, which take a 14218-P pipe plug. Amerex's webstore lists the cap as 3/4 in.
Amerex 13956 specifications
| Part number | 13956 |
|---|---|
| Description | Protective Vinyl Cap |
| Size | 3/4 in. (Amerex webstore listing) |
| Parts Book page | Printed page 18 (PDF page 20); printed page 19 (PDF page 21); printed page 20 (PDF page 22); printed page 22 (PDF page 24) |
| Diagram item | 4 (printed pp.18-19); 18 (printed p.20); 17 (printed p.22) |
| Pack quantity | 1 (sold individually) |
| Models | 450, 452 (printed p.18); 491, 493 (printed p.19); 573, 575, 690, 756, 758, 759 (printed p.20); 600 (printed p.22) |
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| Amerex item number | 13956 |
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Part data as published by Amerex. Confirm against the current Parts Book revision before ordering for a unit in service.
Amerex 13956 documents
Official Amerex publications · PDF- Parts Book p. 20 Item 4, 125/150 lb wheeled parts list (printed p.18)
- Parts Book p. 21 Item 4, 300/350 lb wheeled parts list (printed p.19)
- Parts Book p. 22 Item 18, High Performance and Z-Series parts list (printed p.20)
- Parts Book p. 24 Item 17, 150 lb Halon 1211 model 600 parts list (printed p.22)
- Owner's Service Manual (450, 452) 125/150 lb nitrogen cylinder dry chemical wheeled extinguishers
- Owner's Service Manual (491, 493) 300/350 lb nitrogen cylinder dry chemical wheeled extinguishers
- Owner's Service Manual (Z-Series 756, 758, 759) High Performance and Z-Series wheeled dry chemical
- Tech Tip Why genuine Amerex parts
- Warranty
Current Amerex publications, hosted on ShopAmerex so links do not break when Amerex reorganizes its site.
Other parts on Parts Book page 20
Parts list for 125/150 lb. dry chemical wheeled models, 23 cu. ft. nitrogen cylinder · All 11 parts| Part no. | Part | Pack | Price | Quantity and add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03784 | 1 (sold individually) | $126.00 | ||
| 03785 | 1 (sold individually) | $151.00 | ||
| 03787-P001 | Pack of 1 | $200.00 | ||
| 03817 | Each | $1,188.00 | ||
| 03818 | 1 (sold individually) | $156.00 | ||
| 04072 | 1 (sold individually) | $30.99 | ||
| 06467 | 1 (sold individually) | $191.00 | ||
| 11970 | Each | $6.99 |
Item numbers refer to the exploded view on the Parts Book page. Model-specific items are marked in the Amerex parts list; confirm before ordering.
Amerex 13956 questions
What does the Amerex 13956 protective vinyl cap fit?
It is listed on four wheeled parts lists in Parts Book 27277 Rev D: models 450 and 452, models 491 and 493, the High Performance and Z-Series models 573, 575, 690, 756, 758 and 759, and the Halon 1211 model 600.
What size is the Amerex 13956 cap?
Amerex's webstore lists it as 3/4 in. The Parts Book gives only the description "Protective Vinyl Cap".
Where is part 13956 in the Amerex Parts Book?
Item 4 on printed pages 18 and 19 (PDF pages 20 and 21), item 18 on printed page 20 (PDF page 22), and item 17 on printed page 22 (PDF page 24).
What is the 13956 listed with?
On every one of those parts lists it is grouped with the safety disc assembly for that model family.
Do the Z-Series models 690 and 759 use a safety disc assembly?
No. On printed page 20 the Parts Book lists 08573-P Safety Disc Assembly except on 690 and 759, and gives 14218-P Pipe Plug for 690 and 759 in its place.
Is the Amerex 13956 a genuine Amerex part?
Yes. Amerex's Parts Book notice states that Amerex replacement parts must be used to protect the UL listing and keep the warranty in effect.