OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER

WHAT IS THE METHOD OF OPERATION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER?

Method of operation of fire extinguisher: 

Fire Extinguisher

 Fire Extinguisher operation chart

The operation of given above fire extinguisher is given below:

1. Firstly shake it.
2. Keep vertically as shown in image.
3. Remove the safety clip that is situated near the knob of cylinder.
4. Than strike hard on knob.
5. Keep the jet to the base of fire and swipe side to side.

Fire Extinguisher operation

The operation of above shown fire extinguisher is given below:

1.Keep vertically as shown in image and uncoil the pipe of cylinder.

2.Remove the safety clip.

Fire Extinguisher operation

3.Hold the pipe in hand and shake the cylinder.

4.Than open the wheel of cap.

Fire Extinguisher operation

4.Now keep the extinguisher horizontally and aim the jet to the base of fire.

Fire Extinguisher operation

 General instructions for fire extinguisher:

1.The fire extinguisher should be ISI marked.

2.Daily or routine inspection is necessary.

a).The seal and temperature indicator are not missing and broken.

b).It is full (by weighting and lifting).

c).It is not corroded.

d).It is not damage.

e).It has no leaking or has clogged nozzles.

3.It should be refill after the expiry date.

4.Preventive maintenance is necessary.

a).Care and maintain as per ISI rule.

5.The extinguisher is used according to the type of fire.

6.Fire of oil should not be exinguished by water.

7.At the time of fire extinguishing if you feel uncomfortable,than keep away from fire place.

8.There should be training of staff for fire extinguishing at some interval of time.

9.Fire extinguishing should be start from one place and go ahead by extinguishing the fire.

10.At the time of fire extinguishing wear all the safety equipment (like helmet,safety dress,shoes,gloves etc).