- 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)
- Quickly check that there is no live electrical equipment in the area
- 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:
- Fires spreading horizontally: Aim the hose at the base of the fire, moving the jet across the area of the fire
- Fire spreading vertically: Aim the hose at the base of the fire, slowly moving the jet upwards following the direction 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 the fire has been extinguished, try to focus on any hot spots that may re-ignite
Fire Extinguisher 