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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE
EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
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Make sure your extinguisher may be safely and effectively
used on the small fire you want to fight. Always use extreme
caution when fighting any fire. Fight a fire only where there is
a clear escape path to allow you to get out safely if the fire
gets worse.
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Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if neces-
sary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes. Inhaling
these fumes may cause injury or death.
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Always stand back far enough away from the fire—near an
exit—and make sure nothing is between you and your
escape route. If you get too close to a fire, you risk getting
burned or hit by splattering material like grease. If the fire is
too hot or smoky for you to get within 6 feet (2 meters), DO
NOT try to fight the fire yourself. Evacuate immediately and
call the Fire Department.
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For fires on a kitchen stove, turn oven or burners off immedi-
ately if possible. If you can't reach the oven or burner con-
trols safely, extinguish the fire first, then turn them off.
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Fight the fire from an upwind direction with your back to any
strong air current. Trying to fight a fire with currents blowing
towards you can result in serious injury.
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
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Turn off the engine immediately if you suspect a vehicle fire.
Evacuate the car, sending passengers a safe distance away.
If you see flames escaping from under the vehicle's hood,
the fire is too large to fight. DO NOT attempt to open the
hood or fight the fire; instead move a safe distance from the
car and call for help immediately. Trying to fight this size fire
could result in injury or death.
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If there are no visible flames and you attempt to fight a small
fire, always use extreme caution if lifting your vehicle's
hood. Flames may flash when you open the hood, which can
cause severe injury or death.
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This unit will not operate with mounting bracket attached.
The extinguisher must be removed from the mounting
bracket or it cannot discharge its contents to fight a fire.
If You Suspect a Vehicle Fire:
1. Pull vehicle over, away from all traffic.
2. Turn off vehicle engine.
3. Evacuate all passengers and move them a safe distance from the
vehicle. Do not plug a cellular phone into your own vehicle to call
the Fire Department.
4. Remove the extinguisher from the mounting bracket.
5. Hold the extinguisher firmly, with the nozzle
facing away from you. Pull out the pin to
break the 'Safety Seal.' You won't be able to
squeeze the trigger until the safety seal is
removed.
6. Stand back 6 feet (2 meters) from the fire
and make sure the fire is not between you
and your exit.
7. Hold the extinguisher upright and aim the
nozzle at the base of the fire.
8. Press and hold the trigger to discharge the
powder.
9. Sweep the spray at the base of the burning
material, using quick side-to-side motions.
(If the spray scatters the fire, move back.)
10. Move slowly towards the fire as the extin-
guisher spray pushes the fire back. Maintain
a 6-foot (2 meter) distance between you and
the front of the fire at all times.
11. Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make
sure the fire is completely out. Flashbacks are common with fires.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
Do not start the vehicle up or plug in any electrical accessories
(cellular phone, CD player, TV or VCR, etc.) until the vehicle has
been cleaned up completely. It is very important to remove the
powder from electrical equipment after a fire. If the powder gets
wet, it can conduct electricity. (Using a dry chemical extinguisher
on wet electrical equipment can be hazardous for this reason.)
This may worsen an electrical leakage problem, impair the equip-
ment's insulation, or create an electrical shock hazard.
If you think the fire had an electrical origin:
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Turn off the engine and do not touch any electrical wires,
fuses or accessories.
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Leave the vehicle and stay a safe distance away until the Fire
Department arrives.
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Do not restart the vehicle or plug in any electrical appliances or
accessories until a licensed mechanic has inspected the vehicle's
electrical system.
Breaking the
Safety Seal
Press and Hold
Trigger To
Discharge Powder
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HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
NOTE: The powder spray from the extinguisher may spread over a
wide area, and may soil upholstery, carpets and walls.
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Sweep/vacuum up as much of the powder as possible. Then use
a damp cloth to wipe off the remaining agent.
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If you have any questions about cleaning appliances that the
agent has come into contact with, please contact the appliance
manufacturer.
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
This fire extinguisher is a disposable device that is NOT rechargeable.
Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any
circumstances. Do not try to remove the nozzle or valve assembly.
This is a pressurized device that can cause serious injury if
tampered with.
If there is a problem and it is still under warranty, please see "How to
Obtain Warranty Service" in the Limited Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER
Completely discharge the extinguisher outdoors by turning the unit
upside down and pulling the trigger. Dispose of the empty unit
properly and replace it with a new fire extinguisher.
Never puncture, burn or expose this fire extinguisher to tempera-
tures over 150° F (66° C) even if it is fully discharged. The contents
are under pressure and it could explode.
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