Portable Fire Extinguisher,
Water Type (Gas Cartridge Type) in which method of expelling water
is by pressure in Gas Cartridge fitted in the extinguisher and is used
for dealing in Class “A” Fires.
Extinguisher
described here is not expected to deal with a large fire as well as
these are essentially First Aid Fire Fighting Appliances.Nevertheless
they are very valuable if used promptly and effectively in early stage of fire
Principle
The method of explosion of
Water is by Gas Pressure stored in the Carbondioxide Gas Cartridge.
Operation
The method of operation shall
be upright by one hand and by piercing the gas cartridge by applying pressure
on plunger therebydischarging the contents.
Construction
It is of Cylindrical
Type duly welded and fitted with cap, gas cartridge,discharge nozzle
and duly painted Fire Red.Confirming to
IS : 940 - 1989
Capacity
Available in 9
Litres Capacity.
Application
Useful for Class “A” Fires
involving solid combustible materials of Organic Nature such as wood,
paper, rubber, plastics, etc. here the cooling effect of water is essential
for extinction of Fires.
Locations
Good for Theatres,
Offices, Residence, Godowns, Factories, Hospitals, Schools, Warehouses,
etc.
Performance
The Extinguisher
designed is capable for 95 % Discharge of its contains with Jet throw
of 6 meters for minimum period of 60 seconds and maximum period of 120
seconds.
Maintenance
Refilling is required
when the Extinguisher is used or every three years along with Hydraulic
Testing as per IS : 2190 - 1992.
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