8-2
8.1.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
1. Operation:
a. Stay at least 6 feet away from the fire and
near an exit. The chemical from the fire
extinguisher 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 provided with the Fire Extinguisher.
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. Record the
inspection date on the tag provided. If it
loses pressure, the dry chemical cannot be
discharged effectively. If the pointer does
not indicate in the green, replace the
extinguisher immediately.
Read the side of the fire extinguisher for
specific information regarding regular
inspections of the fire extinguisher.
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Fig. 8-1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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