Tools 1/Pressurized water extinguisher

Question 1

Water 2 1/2 gallons.

Answer 1

• expelled in 55 seconds
• 30lbs
• hydrostatic test 5 years
• straight stream directed at base of fire
• gloved finger place lightly one the nozzle tip/fine spray(max cooling effect and extended application time)

note: using finger over nozzle should only be used at very SMALL/SMOLDERING fires where there is no detectable thermal draft created by fire.

Question 2

Class A fires..

Answer 2

• mattresses , chair , small trash
• incipient fires /window frames , under eaves
• cool burned victim or member

-NEVER USED on or about energized electrical fire situations

Question 3

INSPECTED DAILY and after each use..

Answer 3

pressurize to 100 PSI

• ensure all pressure is properly relieved prior to attempting recharge
• eye protection when recharging
• regulated pressurization source should never be set higher than 125 PSI
• NEVER stand directly in front of gauge or stand over the valve during pressurization