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Show how to hold and aim the extinguisher properly. The time to use a fire extinguisher is at the beginning stages of the fire. While using a fire extinguisher stay low, the smoke is filled with carbon monoxide and many other toxic gases. This agent also works by creating a barrier between the oxygen element and the fuel element on class a fires. This kidde pro 340 fire extinguisher is ul rated 3a, 40b. Discharge the fire extinguisher with its appropriate range using the p. Fumes toxic if inhaled halon is no longer manufactured halon a trash wood paper b liquids grease c electrical equipment. This c02 extinguisher when tested at 20 c, meets the discharge test requirements of the saso standard for c02 portable fire extinguishers. Fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, paint, diesel fuel or solvents fire extinguishers back. Fire extinguisher locations fire extinguishers are located throughout the workplace and readily accessible in the event of a fire. The dry chemical powder is capable to deal with class a fires involving carbon based materials such as, wood, paper etc. To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word p. Having a fire extinguisher within reach can having a fire extinguisher within reach can help you create a path to safety and may even help put out a small, contained fire.
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