Traing Bulletins

Question 1

Portable Extinguishers
Purple K

Agent
Use
Capacity/Total Weight
Range
Discharge Time
Examine
Temp Range
Maintenance

Answer 1

Agent: Potassium Bicarb base dry chem

Use: Class B, particularly methanol

Capacity/Total Weight: 27lbs of agent, 52 total

Range: 19-20’

Discharge Time: 11 seconds

Examine: Each tour

Temp Range: -40 to 120

Maintenance: Thoroughly examine monthly, RT2 to tech services if needed

Question 2

Portable Extinguishers
Dry Chem

Agent
Use
Capacity/Total Weight
Range
Discharge Time
Examine
Temp Range
Maintenance

Answer 2

Agent: Bicarb of soda with drying additive to absorb moisture

Use: Class B, C, A-Small surface

Capacity/Total Weight: According to wight in lbs of dry chem @ 150 psi

Range: 5&10lbs ~ 4 to 12’

Discharge Time: 5&10lbs ~ 10 to 16 secs

Examine: Each tour

Temp Range: -40

Maintenance: Thorough exam every 6 months

Question 3

Portable Extinguishers
Pressurized Water

Agent
Use
Capacity/Total Weight
Range
Discharge Time
Examine
Temp Range
Maintenance

Answer 3

Agent: Water

Use: Class A

Capacity/Total Weight: 2.5 gallons @ 100 psi

Range: 35 to 40’

Discharge Time: 55 secs

Examine: Each Tour

Temp Range: Above freezing

Maintenance: Check every part!

Question 4

Portable Extinguishers
Pump Tank

Agent
Use
Capacity/Total Weight
Range
Discharge Time
Examine
Temp Range
Maintenance

Answer 4

Agent: Water

Use: Class A

Capacity/Total Weight: 5 gallons ~ 50 lbs

Range: 30 to 40’ max

Discharge Time: As fast as pumped

Examine: Each tour

Temp Range: Above freezing

Maintenance: Oil on piston rod packing, air vent open, check all parts