TB PURPLE K DRY CHEM

Question 0

Discharge time

Answer 0

11 seconds

Question 1

Discharge range

Answer 1

19’-20’

Question 2

Weighs

Answer 2

52 lbs (27 lbs of dry chem)

Question 3

Coverage

Answer 3

~ 30 square feet

Question 4

Temp restrictions

Answer 4

Minus 40 to 120 degrees

Question 5

Expending cylinders or repairs to

Answer 5

Tech services

Question 6

When should purple k be checked

Answer 6

Each tour

Throughly examined once a month

Question 7

Purple k uses

Answer 7

Superior on methanol fires

Effective on gasoline, diesel and compressed gas fires

Question 8

Purple k use on flammable liquid spill

Answer 8

1. Approach fire from upwind
   Nozzle at 45 degree angle from ground
   Stop at point ~ 10-12 feet from front edge
   Direct stream 6 inches ahead of flame edge
   Use rapid side to side motion
   Extinguish fire at back edge by directing at base of flame

Question 9

Purple k flammable liquid fire with obstacle

Answer 9

Differences than no obstacle

Use two members
Each member covers 2/3 of the fire area

Question 10

When using a. Dry chemical on a flammable liquid pressure fire you should stop now far out

Answer 10

15 feet

Direct dry chem at fuel source first then move down

Question 11

Using dry chemical on LPG fires in conjunction with fog stream

Answer 11

Should not be extinguished unless immediate shut off is possible
Open water nozzle first o