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Fire Extinguishers. SECTION: Tools and Equipment ISSUED: 02-2011 REVISED: ##-####. Objectives. To provide an understanding of the following Specifications Use Maintenance Safety. Pressurized Water Extinguisher. Specifications. Stainless steel shell 2A Rating 2 ½ gallons of water
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Fire Extinguishers SECTION: Tools and Equipment ISSUED: 02-2011 REVISED: ##-####
Objectives • To provide an understanding of the following • Specifications • Use • Maintenance • Safety
Specifications • Stainless steel shell • 2A Rating • 2 ½ gallons of water • 1 to 2 oz of class A foam • 100 psi operating pressure • 45’ to 55’ discharge range • 50 second discharge time
Use • Small class A fires • Ordinary combustibles
Maintenance • After use • Fill 2/3 with water • Fill to bottom of white internal sleeve • Add 1-2 oz. of class A foam • Pressurize to 100 psi via Schrader valve • Inspected annually by certified company • Hydrostatically tested every 5 years at 200 psi
Specifications • Steel shell • 20A:120BC rating • Mono-Ammonium Phosphate base chemical • Pressurized to 195 psi • 20 lbs of extinguishing agent • Discharge Range – 15’-25’
Use • Class A fires • Ordinary combustibles • Class B fires • Gasoline, diesel, alcohols, ect. • Effective up to 120 square feet • Based on a non expert use • Class C fires • Does not conduct electricity
Maintenance • Serviced by certified company • Inspected annually by certified company • Hydrostatically tested every 5 years at 585 psi • Shake monthly to avoid caking
Specifications • Aluminum shell • 10B:C rating • Carbon Dioxide • 1800 psi operating pressure • 15 lbs extinguishing agent • 39 lbs gross weight • Discharge range – 3’-8’
Use • Class B fires • Gasoline, diesel, alcohols, ect. • Class C fires • Does not conduct electricity
Maintenance • Serviced by a certified company • 10% loss in gross weight requires service • Inspected annually by certified company • Hydrostatically tested every 5 years at 3000 psi
General Maintenance of Extinguishers • Inspect extinguisher daily • Check for leaks, dents, and corrosion • Check condition of hose and nozzle • Ensure valve assembly is tight • Ensure extinguisher is full • Ensure extinguisher is fully pressurized • Ensure annual inspection date is current • Ensure hydrostatic test date is current
Safety • Use appropriate PPE • Know extinguisher’s limitations • Use appropriate extinguisher for specific class of fire • CO2 is a simple asphyxiate • Hoisting extinguishers is not recommended