If no cargo extinguisher meets the safe use guidance for the aircraft cabin. Three components need all three components to start a fire fire extinguishers remove one or more of the. Fire extinguisher training edgerton fire protection district. Identify a safe evacuation path before approaching the fire. Once a year, a certified fire equipment dealer, in accordance with the service manual identified on the fire extinguisher label, should service the fire extinguisher. Ideal for building owners, company managers, and safety trainers, this guide helps you choose the right extinguishers for any environment, plus understand exactly.
You can usually find them in hallways, laundry rooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, mechanicalelectrical rooms, and near exit doors. Three components need all three components to start a fire fire extinguishers remove one or more of the components. Move forward or around the fire area as the fire diminishes. Use the fire extinguisher only if you have attended practical. The extinguisher must be easily accessible and in good working order. These compact and portable extinguishers are suited for both industrial and commercial fire protection needs. This keeps your back to your escape route and an extinguisher ready near the likely sources of fire aboard. Users manual fire extinguishers mod els fe3a40gr fe4a60bc important. Fire extinguisher locations fire extinguishers are located throughout the workplace and readily accessible in the event of a fire. Fire extinguishers can stop fire in its tracks, especially if you know the ins and outs of.
Water and foam based extinguishers should not be used on fires involving an electrical. There is too much smoke or you are at risk of inhaling smoke. For operation instructions on strike first portable fire extinguishers please refer to one or all of the following. Know what to do if you find a fire be able to correctly and safely select and use a fire extinguisher. This book provides an excellent introduction to the various types of extinguisher and their suitability for use on different classes of fire. We recommend you make a copy of the handout that comes. Using a fire extinguisher the following steps should be followed when responding to incipient stage fire. Three components need all three components to start a fire fire extinguishers remove one or more of the components types of fires class a wood, paper, cloth, trash class b flammable liquids, oil, gas. The extinguisher must be the right type for the fire. Basic fire extinguisher training course the information contained in this manual was obtained from the international fire service training association ifsta and the national fire protection association nfpa, and is used strictly for training purposes by the department of public. Choosing and using a fire extinguisher set of 25 recently updated, these pocket cards carry pictures of the main types of extinguishers, with information about their choice and use in the event of fire. If your extinguisher needs service this fire extinguisher is rechargeable by a certified fire equipment dealer, regardless of how much of the content was used.
Fire and lifesafety group fls fls has organized the following information to act as a guidelinechecklist for any inspection, maintenance, recharging and testing that is preformed. Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers code of practice has been revised to bring it in line with changes in legislation and custom practice. Starting at the recommended distance, sweep the nozzle or hose from side to side until the fire is out. Also the type of fires it is appropriate and safe to use on. The agentpowder is suitable for fighting small fires in live electrical equipment. Nfpa 10 standard for portable fire extinguishers 2007 edition. Dry chemical extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with a thin layer of dust, separating the fuel. However, it was observed that water mist type extinguish. Periodic inspection of fire extinguishers shall include a check of at least the following. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and. Portable fire extinguishers just remember pass reference 1910. Class a fires involving ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cardboard, and most plastics. Safe use of fire extinguishers fire extinguisher safety dos and donts do. The fire is spreading rapidly beyond the spot where it started.
This users manual contains important information about your fire extinguisher s operation. When its time to use a fire extinguisher, just remember pull aim squeeze sweep pass. You can, but then you are just rebuilding the manual honda jazz pdf that already exist in the full extingiusher environment. Such an ideal extinguisher has not been identified. Most importantly, homeowners must understand how and when to use a fire extinguisher. Below you can find all models malmbergs fire extinguishers for which we have manuals available. This fire extinguisher is a disposable device that is not rechargeable. Many people in this situation have reported that their mind goes blank. Dry chemical is a powder composed of very small particles usually of sodium. Fire extinguishers e at least one portable fire extinguisher shall be installed in all oneandtwo family detached dwellings. All of the following information can be found in the 2007 edition of the standard for portable fire. The safest thing you can do during a fire is to get to safety outside the house. Fogmaker fire extinguisher user manuals download manualslib.
This is a pressurized device that can cause serious injury if. If you are installing this fire extinguisher for use by others, you must leave this manualor a copy of itwith the end user. Know the location of all telephones,emergency exits and fire extinguishers. Fire is a rapid chemical reaction of oxidant with fuel. A properly mounted fire extinguisher should be at every exit and near the engine compartment. The material in a class d extinguisher is a foam product that puts out the fire by replacing the oxygen near it.
The most current issue of nfpa10 should be consulted for minimum recommended fire extinguisher types, placement and travel distances. Fire extinguishers basic information can be used to put out incipient and localized fires classes a, b, and c are most common and refer to corresponding fire classes classes d and k are for specialized fires and must be used accordingly never use a fire extinguisher on quickly spreading fire remember the acronyms r. Sound the fire alarm and call the fire department, if appropriate. With this statement was killed with been extinguishe killers if they were magic rituals in. Know what to do if you find a fire be able to correctly and safely select and use a. Portable and wheeled parts book fire safety supply. The time to use an extinguisher is in the beginning incipient stage of a fire. Find the user manual you need for your home appliance products and more at manualsonline. Portable fire extinguishers guide anderson township. Chances are you will know what is burning, but if you dont, let the fire department handle it. For purposes of this section, portable fire estinguisher shall mean a portable device, carried and operated by hand, containing an extinguishing agent. Back away from the fire area to safety once the fire is out. Also view the frequenty asked questions at the bottom of the page for useful tips about your product. When carrying out the annual service of fire extinguishers, service technicians should advise the.
Class a or ordinary combustibles this includes fuels such. Users manual how t in sa l ex gu r checking and inspecting. The wrong type of extinguisher can be dangerous or life threatening. Stored pressure wheeled fire extinguishers english. Fireboy manualautomatic fire systems fire extinguisher. Inspection, maintenance and recharge service manual pn 05603 carbon dioxide hand portable fire extinguishers model 3203212 12 lb model 3225 lb model 33115 lb model 33010 lb model 33220 lb all fire extinguishers should be. However, they must be of the correct type for the particular fire, and they must be used correctly.
Three things must be present at the same time to produce fire. Residential fire extinguishers excelsior fire district. The latter standard mainly covers the smaller size of fire extinguisher, while bs en 3 covers fire extinguishers from 1kg to 12kg and. Class d extinguishers are recommended on burning metal. In the uk, the construction of fire extinguishers is covered by two standards bs en 3. Anyone who might be expected to use this fire extinguisher should study and under stand the information in this manual. All fire extinguishers should be installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with the national fire protection association standard titled portable fire. Seven out of ten fire related deaths occur from breathing poisonous gases produced by the fire. Read extinguisher label and the entire users manual carefully before.
Specification for small disposable fire extinguishers of the aerosol type. Any file of your choice is available for viewing or to download. Choosing a fire extinguisher for your home the best fire extinguisher for a residential home is an abc or multirated fire extinguisher which uses a dry chemical. Fires which involve energized electrical equipment. Dry chemical fire extinguishing system portable fire. Is your product defective and the manual offers no solution. Select a cargo extinguisher that meets the safe use guidance for the aircraft cabin. An abc extinguisher will have a label like this, indicating that it may be used on class a, b and c fires. User manuals, fogmaker fire extinguisher operating guides and service manuals. A public fire safety message from the new york city fire department portable fire extinguishers can be an important component of your homes firesafe preparedness, which should include firesafe behaviors, working smoke alarms and a practiced fire escape plan.
It is intended to give reasonable assurance that the fire. All fire extinguishers should be installed, inspected and maintained in accordance with the national fire protection association. This extinguisher should be inspected at regular intervals monthly or more often if circumstances dictate to insure that it is ready for use. Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any circumstances. It is important that the extinguishing agent be nonconductive.
Fire extinguisher guide total fire safety fire safety. Fire extinguisher safety tips electrical safety foundation. Fire extinguisher handbook fire protection association. St marys fire extinguisher training manual fire safety, at its most basic, is based upon the principle of keeping fuel sources and ignition sources separate.
Users manual where to install this extinguisher how to. Users manual where to install this extinguisher how. Fire is the rapid oxidation of any combustible material. You dont want to mistakenly use a bc extinguisher on a class a fire, thinking that it was an abc extinguisher. Dry chemical extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with a. Fire extinguisher guide fire extinguishers are there only to fight small fires. A brief lesson on the classes of fire and how to use a fire extinguisher there are four classes of fires.
Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers can stop fire in its tracks, especially if you know the ins and outs of proper fire extinguisher selection, placement, and use. Class d extinguishing equipment is marked with a yellow. Fire extinguisher safety tips fire extinguishers can save lives and property, but the electrical safety foundation international esfi recommends that they only be used by adults who have been trained on how and when to properly use them. Direct discharge first at edge nearest operator or, 1c on vertical surface, at bottom of fire. The class, quantity, and placement of fire extinguishers. Use the right type of extinguisher for fighting the fire. Get plain talk for fighting fire in the nfpa guide to portable fire extinguishers. Your local amerex fire equipment distributor is professionally equipped to help you evaluate and implement these recommendations. View and download amerex 488 owners service manual online. The fire must be discovered in its incipient stage for the extinguisher to be effective. Stay low when youre in a fire situation to avoid breathing smoke and vapors. Basic fire extinguisher training course the information contained in this manual was obtained from the international fire service training association ifsta and the national fire protection association nfpa, and is used strictly for training purposes by the department of public safetys bureau of fire prevention.
If you are insta lling this fire extinguisher for use by others, you must leave this manualor a copy of itwith the end user. The successful use of a fire extinguisher depends on the following conditions. Class d fire extinguishers are not used on any other class of fire. Guidance for handheld extinguishers for use in aircraft. When you bring a new fire extinguisher home read the manual and. Inspection is a quick check that a fire extinguisher is available and is in operating condition. In the galley, an extinguisher should be mounted so you do not have to reach over the stove. Extinguishers used for these fires are identified by a green triangle with. This users manual contains important information about your fire extinguishers operation. Bs 53068 fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises part 8.
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