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Fire
Extinguishers
When
and How to use a fire extinguisher.
Instructions
For Use - These instructions are right on the extinguisher
| Pull
the pin |
| Stand
6 to 8 feet away from the fire |
| Aim
(point) extinguisher at the base of the fire |
| Squeeze
lever and sweep side to side until flames are out |
Should You
Fight the Fire?
| Pull
the fire alarm, make sure everyone is leaving the building |
| Make
sure the fire department has been notified |
| Make
sure the fire is confined to a small area and not
spreading |
| Make
sure you have an unobstructed escape route |
Extinguisher
Types
| Class
A - ordinary combustibles (anything that will leave an
ash) |
| Class
B - Flammable liquids (gas, oil, grease, tar, oil-based
paint) |
| Class
C - Energized electrical equipment (wiring, fuse boxes,
circuits) |
| Class
D - Combustible Metals |
Extinguisher
Sizes
| 1A
- 40A |
| Fire
Extinguisher with a 2A rating will protect 3,000 square
feet |
Extinguisher
Locations
| Best
if kept in high traffic locations |
| Always
keep in plain sight (not under drapes, in closets, etc.) |
| Place
extinguisher in wall brackets no more than five feet off
the floor |
| Place
near exits and in all hazard areas |
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