PURPLE K UNIT

Question 1

PURPLE K UNIT self contained fire fighting unit.

Answer 1

Purple k contained in a sphere and expelled by TWO PRESSURIZED NITROGEN CYLINDERS

-each nitrogen cylinder has manual valve to activate individually

Question 2

Cylinder needs recharging , notify?

Answer 2

TECH SERVICES

Question 3

TWO ELECTRIC HOSE REELS..

Answer 3

100 feet /1 inch hose (each) with special nozzle

it is possible to attach 2 LENGTHS TOGETHER BUT DISCHARGE PRESSURE MAY BE REDUCED

Question 4

PURPLE K very successful on AIRCRAFT FUELS..

Answer 4

ALWAYS in conjunction with FLOURO PROTEIN FOAM when used on aircraft fuels

Question 5

Purple K used on:

Answer 5

Class b(including alcohol)
class C
LNG, LPG, PRESSURIZED GAS
3-D FIRES

Question 6

OPERATION:-

Answer 6

-hose fully deployed before charging
-discharge rate 30-40 feet (can–19-20)
-start attack 20-30 feet from fire and sweep side to side
When using more than one extinguisher , the angle of attack no more than 90 degrees to avoid exposing members

Question 7

purple k can be used in conjunction with fog stream for more reach

Answer 7

ALWAYS control ground fires first
-continue discharging chemical agent well after fire is extinguished, never turn our back on the fire

-PURPKE K will last LESS THAN 2 MINUTES (can–11 seconds )

Question 8

ENGINE COMPANY WILL RESPOND WITH ASSOCIATED PURPLE K..

Answer 8

ONLY PERSONNEL TRAINED IN THE USE SHOULD OPERATE.

IC CAN SPECIAL CALL TO ANY ALARM