TB PURPLE K ADD 1 Flashcards
Recommended applications of purple k
Very successful on aircraft fuels( always use in conjunction with flouroprotein foam on aircraft fuels )
Recommend on class b including alcohol and class C fires
Can be used on LNG,LPG and pressurized gas fires in conjunction with fog nozzles
Useful on 3d fires
The purple k unit
Two nitrogen cylinders
Manual valve on each nitrogen cylinder
Potassium and sodium bicarbonate only agents used (tech services)
Two 100’ one inch reels ( can attach both hoses)
What is discharge range
30-40 feet
Start attack 20-30 feet from fire ind at your back
Make sure unreel hose first
When using more than one extinguisher the the angle of attack should not be more than a
90 degrees
Always control ground fire first
Never turn back on fire
Will last less than2 min
Only members trained in system may operate