Purple K Dry Chem Extinguisher

Question 1

When will we use Purple K dry chem extinguisher for what type of fires?
1

Answer 1

METHANOL fires
Also effective on Gas, Diesel, and Compressed gas fires

MDG-CG
Mike Daly gets completely gassed.

Question 2

Purple K has demonstrated a SUPERIOR extinguishing capability in —- fires.
1

Answer 2

Methanol

Question 3

When using Purple K Dry Chem extinguisher, direct stream at?
2.3.3

Answer 3

Base of flames a side to side motion.

Question 4

LPG fires, when do you extinguish them?
4.9

Answer 4

Once fuel source is able to be shut off.
LPG vapors are heavier than air.

Question 5

LPG Fires
T/F
Adjust fog position 1st then open for water.
4.9

Answer 5

False
Open then Adjust to the FOG position

Question 6

Purple K Dry Chem extinguisher.
Discharge range?
Discharge time?
Coverage?
2.2

Answer 6

Range is 19 to 20 feet
Discharge time 11 seconds
Coverage approximately 30 ft.²

Question 7

Purple K Dry Chem extinguisher shall be checked when?
2.4

Answer 7

Each tour.
Thoroughly examined once a month.

Question 8

Flammable liquid spill fire.
1-Approach from —-.
2-Nozzle at —- angle.
3-Stop walking at a point approximately — to — from the front edge of the fire.
4.1

Answer 8

1- Upwind
2- 45 degree
3- 10-12 feet from edge

Question 9

Flammable liquid spill fire.
Direct the stream — inches/feet ahead of flame edge.
What type of motion?
4.1

Answer 9

6 inches ahead of flame edge

RAPID side to side motion

Question 10

T/F
Flammable liquid spill fire.
With the Dry Chem extinguisher it is usually 6 inches.

Answer 10

Except flammable liquid pressure fire, which is 15 feet from leading edge.

Spill - 6 inches
Pressure- 15 feet