TB PURPLE K ADD 1 Flashcards

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Recommended applications of purple k

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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

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The purple k unit

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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)

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What is discharge range

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30-40 feet

Start attack 20-30 feet from fire ind at your back
Make sure unreel hose first

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When using more than one extinguisher the the angle of attack should not be more than a

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90 degrees

Always control ground fire first
Never turn back on fire
Will last less than2 min
Only members trained in system may operate

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