Transcription of You should know the -word for PASS Po rtable Fi e ...
1 ProtectionAssociation AustraliaFire ProtectionAssociation AustraliaRemember, fire extinguishers are for small fires only - don t endanger yourself when using you have used an extinguisher you should arrange to have it recharged should know the -word forusing portable fire extinguisherPASSull the pin or release any otherlocking deviceim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzleat the base of the firequeeze the handle to release theextinguishing agentweep from side to side at the base ofthe fire until the fire is extinguishedPASSP ortable FireExtinguisher GuidePrinted in the interest ofprotecting life and propertyfrom JAN-2010 Fire ProtectionAssociation AustraliaPre 1997 CurrentExtinguishingAgentWaterFoamLIMITE DLIMITEDLIMITED*LIMITEDLIMITEDLEGENDLIMI TEDLIMITED(BE)(ABE)
2 PowderWetChemicalCarbonDioxideVaporising LiquidFire BlanketWoodPaperPlasticAFlammable &CombustibleLiquidsBFlammableGasesCElect ricallyEnergisedEquipmentECooking Oilsand FatsFDCommentsUse only special purpose extinguishers and seek expert if used onflammable liquid, energisedelectrical equipment andcooking oil/fat firesDangerous if used onenergised electricalequipmentDangerous if used onenergised electricalequipmentLook carefully at theextinguisher to determine ifit is a BE or ABE unit as thecapability is differentNot suitable for outdooruse or smoulderingdeep seated A Class FiresCheck the characteristicsof the specific extinguishingagent. 5 Yearly servicingmust be done by ODS &SGGlicenced persons.
3 * Fire Blankets may be used as athermal barrier against radiatedheat and to control a fire inclothes being worn by a FireExtinguisher Guide= not recommend for these class of fires= the class or classes in which agent is most of Fire, Class and Suitability FPA Australia ABN 30 005 366 576 LIMITED= indicates that the Extinguishant is not the agent of choice for the class of fire, but it may have a limited extinguishing capability** Solvents such as alcohol or acetone mix with water and therefore require special foamFor more information go to.
