6-2
CLASS C MOTORHOME
6.1.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. Operation:
a. Stay at least 6 feet away from
the fire and near an exit. The
chemical from the fire extin-
guisher will shoot at least 10
feet. Stay close to the floor to
avoid heat and fumes.
b. Break the seal; grasp the fire
extinguisher firmly holding it in
an upright position.
c. Press the white button. Aim at
the base of the fire spraying
the entire base area. Don't
spray at the smoke or flames.
d. After the fire is out, watch for
“flashback”.
e. Discharge the fire extinguisher
entirely and get it recharged or
replaced immediately.
f. For additional information,
check in the manual that is
provided with the Fire Extin-
guisher.
2. Function:
a. Fire extinguishers are designed to put out a
fire in its initial stages. Once a fire is out of
control and you cannot get within ten feet, it
is probably too big to fight with your extin-
guisher.
b. Do not discharge your fire extinguisher to
test it. Once it is discharged even for a few
seconds it will lose pressure and become
useless.
c. Check the pressure indicator on your fire
extinguisher periodically. It if loses pres-
sure, the dry chemical cannot be dis-
charged effectively. If the pointer does not
indicate in the green, replace the extin-
guisher immediately. Record the inspection
date on the tag provided.
Fig. 6-1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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