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Spray the fire extinguisher over the well cover or
non-flammable blanket.
This will seal o additional oxygen thus smothering the re.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT remove the blanket or cover until the fire
department arrives. The oil may re-ignite.
This is high voltage equipment - be sure main
disconnect is "OFF" before proceeding.
Contact the local fire department!
Disconnect power to unit!
This will cut o power to the heating elements and allow the oil to
cool, reducing the ash point temperature and making it easier to
stop the re.
Immediately cover the well with the well cover and/or
heavy non-flammable blanket or canvas.
This will cut o oxygen to the re.
CAUTION!
DO NOT attempt to ght a grease re by spraying the
re extinguisher directly on the burning shortening.
The force will cause the burning shortening to be sprayed
on adjoining equipment making it dicult to contain the re.
Only use a re extinguisher lled with CO
2
or Halon for ammable
liquids and oils and suitable for electric powered equipment.
DO NOT use water or water based extinguisher on a grease re.
In Case of Fire
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