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Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
PRESSURE GAUGE
DISCHARGE LEVER
(not found on CO2
extinguishers)
CARRYING
DISCHARGE LOCKING PIN HANDLE
AND SEAL
DISCHARGE HOSE
DATA PLATE
DISCHARGE ORIFICE
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Discovering a Fire
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Discovering a Fire
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Your Actions Upon
Discovering a Fire
Raise the Alarm
Area Alarms and red Manual Call Points
Alert someone else in the vicinity
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Discovering a Fire
Call 108;
Your name;
Your exact location;
The type of fire if possible;
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
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Squeezing the
handle opens a valve
that releases the
pressurized
extinguishing agent
from the fire
extinguisher.
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Monthly Inspection
1. Is the Fire Extinguisher in its designated place?
2. No obstruction to access or visibility?
3. Pressure gauge reading or indicator in operable
range or position?
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Monthly Visual Inspection
Cylinder Shell
1. Corrosion
2. Mechanical Damage (dent
abrasion)
3. Paint Condition
4. Presence of repairs (welds,
soldering)
5. Damaged Threads
6. Broken Hanger attachment
7. Broken Handle Lug
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Name Plate, Instructions and Pull Ring
1. Illegible Wording
2. Corrosion or loose plate
3. Verifying operating instructions on
nameplates are legible and face
outward.
4. Broken, missing safety seals and
tamper indicators.
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Monthly Visual Inspection
Nozzle or Horn
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Guidelines for Fighting Fires
Fires can be very dangerous and you should always be certain that you will
not endanger yourself or others when attempting to put out a fire.
2. Call 108 or activate the building fire alarm. The fire alarm will notify the
fire department and other building occupants.
If the fire is small (and Only after having done these 2 things), you may
attempt to use an extinguisher to put it out.
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1. Know what is burning! If you dont know whats burning, you wont know what kind of
fire extinguisher to use
2. Even if you have an ABC fire extinguisher, there may be something in the fire that is
going to explode or produce toxic fumes.
Chances are you will know whats burning, or at least have a pretty good idea, but if you
dont, let the fire department handle it.
3. Is the fire spreading rapidly beyond the point where it started? The time to use a fire
extinguisher is at the beginning stages of the fire
4. If the fire is already spreading quickly, it is best to simply evacuate the building.
As you evacuate the building, close the door (if there is one) behind you as you leave. This
will help to slow down the spread of smoke and fire.
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