High Strength 5L -10L Foam fire extinguisher Durable with Bracket cylinder

How to use Foam Extinguishers

Foam fire extinguishers are suitable for use on class A and class B fires but should be used differently depending on which type of fire they are being used on.

Before attempting to tackle a fire with an extinguishers you need to make sure that the extinguisher is safe to use.

1. Check that the extinguisher is fully charged by ensuring the presure gaugue is in the green area and that the safety pin is not bent
2. Ensure you remain a safe distance from the fire and remove the safety pin this will break the tamper seal
3. Where to aim the fire extinguisher hose:
   • Flammable liquids: Aim the hose at a vertical surface near the fire, do not spray directly at the fire as this could cause the fire to be pushed and spread to surrounding areas. Foam extinguishers allow a build up of foam across the surface of the fire causing it to be smothered.
   • Electrical fires: If your foam extinguisher is tested to 35000 Volt (35kV) you can use the extinguishers on live electrical fires. However, keep a safety distance of 1m.
   • Solid combustibles: Aim the hose at the base of the fire, moving across the area of the fire
4. Squeeze the lever slowly to begin discharging the extinguisher, as the fire starts to diminish carefully move closer to it
5. Ensure all of the fire has been extinguished; the foam creates a blanket over the fire and helps to prevent re-ignition.

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