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Question 1

Extinguishers - General Info

Answer 1

• Operating psi = 100psi @ 70 degrees (Water)
• Wt: 30 lbs. (Purple K = 52 lbs; AFFF = 30 lbs)
• Capacity: 2-1/2 Gals ( Purple K = 27 lbs Dry Chem; AFFF = 2-
  1/2 Gals Water/10 oz. foam)
• Range: AFFF = 35’-40’; Purple K = 19’-20’
• Discharge Time: 55 seconds ( Purple K = 11 Seconds)
• Coverage: Purple K = 30 sq ft.
• NEVER >. 125psi (Water Only)
• Freezes at 32 degrees ( Water & AFFF only)
  
  • PurplemK = -40 degrees to 120 degrees
• Insp. daily & after each use (Water only)
  
  • Purple K = Insp beginning of each tour & MONTHLY
    (thoroughly examined)
  • AFFF = Insp Daily
• Hydrostatically tested @ 5 year intervals OR if any corrosion OR
  mechanical damage (Water only)
• AFFF: If not used w/in 1 YEAR, Empty/refill/recharge
• Purple K: If not used &/or recharged w/in 6 MONTHS =
  Discharge & Recharge
• Purple K: Ht.= 22-3/4”; Nozzle = High Velocity