PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER, WATER TYPE (GAS CARTRIDGE)CAUTION : DO NOT USE ON ELECTRIC FIRES.

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
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Maintenance
Refilling is required when the Extinguisher is used or every three years along with Hydraulic Testing as per IS : 2190 - 1992.