787 Flight Crew Operations Manual
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT
Airplane General, Emergency
Equipment, Doors, Windows -
Emergency Equipment
Copyright © The Boeing Company. See title page for details.
D615Z003-TBC 1.45.3
Halon Fire Extinguisher Operation
To use the Halon fire extinguisher:
• pull ring pin from lever and handle
• hold extinguisher upright with hand under handle and thumb on top of
lever
• from a distance of 6 to 10 feet, direct the nozzle towards the base of the fire
source
Note: The extinguisher stream can shoot over a 10 foot distance.
• squeeze the lever downward with thumb
• spray at the base of the flame in quick side-to-side motion
Water Fire Extinguishers
Water fire extinguishers contain a solution of water mixed with antifreeze. Water
fire extinguishers are to be used on fabric or paper fires only. They are not to be
used on electrical or grease fires.
WARNING: Antifreeze compound has been added to the water which
makes it unfit for drinking.
CAUTION: Do not use on electrical or grease type fires.
Water Fire Extinguisher Operation
To use the water fire extinguisher:
• remove it from stowage
• turn handle clockwise as far as possible (charges bottle with CO2)
• hold bottle upright
• direct nozzle at base of fire
• press trigger to discharge
February 15, 2010
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