- Check that the extinguisher is fully charged by ensuring the presure gaugue is in the green area (Fig. 1) and that the safety pin is not bent (Fig. 2)
- Ensure you remain a safe distance from the fire and remove the safety pin (Fig.3) this will break the tamper seal
- Aiming the extinguisher:
- Solid Materials: Aim the hose at the base of the flames, moving across the area of the fire
- Spilled liquids:Aim the hose at the near edge of the fire and with a rapid sweeping motion, drive the fire towards the far edge until all the flames have been extinguished
- Flowing liquid:Direct the hose at the base of the flames and sweep upwards until all the flames have been extinguished
- Electrical equipment: Switch off the power (if safe to do so) and then direct the hose straight at the fire
- Squeeze the lever slowly to begin discharging the extinguisher, as the fire starts to diminish carefully move closer to it
- Ensure all the fire has been extinguished, re-ignition can be possible when a powder fire extinguisher has been used
Fire Extinguisher 