Type of fire extinguisher | Water type | Mechanical foam | Cartridge type dry chemical powder | Stored pressure type dry chemical powder | Carbon dioxide |
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Picture of the fire extinguisher | |||||
Capacity & specification of fire extinguisher | 9 LTR IS:15683:2006 50 LTR IS:13385:1992 | 9 LTR IS:15683:2006 50 LTR IS:13385:1992 | 6KG, 9KG IS:15683:2006 25KH, 50KG,75KG IS:10658:1999 | 1,2,4,6,9 KG IS:15683:2006 | 2,3,4,5 KG IS:15683:2006 |
Method of operation | |||||
Instruction of operation | Remove the safety clip, strike hand on the knob & direct the discharge let of the base of fire. | Remove the safety clip, strike hand on the knob & direct the discharge let of the base of fire. | Remove the safety clip, strike hand on the knob & direct the discharge let of the base of fire. | Remove the locking pin press the valve handle and direct the discharge jet of the base fire. | Remove the locking pin press the valve handle and direct the discharge jet of the base fire. |
Extinguishing agent principal of Extinguish | Water Cooling | Mechanical Foam Blanketing | Dry Chemical Powder Blanketing | A,B,C Blanketing | Carbon Dioxide Gas Blanketing |
Case of fire Suitable in fire involving |
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A SOLID Organic Material i.e.Wood Paper rubber & plastic. |
YES | YES | NO | YES | NO However can be used on small suitable fire |
B LIQUID Flammable Liquid Petroleum product paints Chemical etc |
NO | YES | YES | YES | YES |
C GAS Petroleum product Plastic, Flammable Gases & Electrical Fire etc. |
NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |
D METAL Flammable Metals i.e. Magnesium sodium Potassium etc. |
NO | NO | YES ONLY SPECIAL POWDER | NO | NO |
E ELEC Electrical Appliances |
NO | NO | YES | YES | YES |