- Check that the safety pin is not bent (Fig. 1)
- Ensure you remain a safe distance from the fire and remove the safety pin (Fig.2) this will break the tamper seal
- Do not hold the horn, unless it is a frost-free horn, as it becomes extremely cold during use and can lead to severe frost burns. Only purchase CO2 extinguishers with frost-free horn to prevent this happening.
- Aiming the extinguisher:
- Flammable liquids: Aim the horn at the base of the fire and move across the area. Be careful not to splash the burning liquid with the powerful jet of the CO2 extinguisher.
- 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 i. Please note that a CO2 extinguisher only has a very short discharge time.
- Ensure all the fire has been extinguished as re-ignition is possible when a CO2 extinguisher has been used
Fire Extinguisher 