Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Operation & Recharge of water type extinguisher

Operation 

 Carry the extinguisher to the place of fire. Check the tightness of the cap.Remove the safety clip or safety pin. Strike opr squeeze the operating head,keeping your head away from the trajectory of the extinguisher head.Direct the water to the seat of fire in a sweeping mode.


 Recharge 



After making sure that the vent holes are free .Unscrew the head. Unscrew the gas cartridge.Clean the container properly and refill it with pure water up to the marking.Add anti freezing chemical if required.Check the plunger for its service ability.Clean and grease if required.Screw a new CO2 cartridge on  to the head .Replace or screw the head tighten it. The recharging date should be written on  the extinguisher. Check the rubber hose    for its operational purpose.Blow through the hose pipe.

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