- 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
- Where to aim the fire extinguisher hose:
- Flammable liquids: Aim the hose at a vertical surface near the fire, do not spray directly at the fire as this could cause the fire to be pushed and spread to surrounding areas. Foam extinguishers allow a build up of foam across the surface of the fire causing it to be smothered.
- Electrical fires: If your foam extinguisher is tested to 35000 Volt (35kV) you can use the extinguishers on live electrical fires. However, keep a safety distance of 1m.
- Solid combustibles: Aim the hose at the base of the fire, moving across the area of the fire
- Squeeze the lever slowly to begin discharging the extinguisher, as the fire starts to diminish carefully move closer to it
- Ensure all of the fire has been extinguished; the foam creates a blanket over the fire and helps to prevent re-ignition.
Fire Extinguisher 