Portable Fire Extinguisher,
Soda Acid type the Charge is forced out by means of Chemical Reaction
between Acid and Alkaline Chemical, and is suitable for fighting Class
“A” Fires.
PRINCIPAL
The extinguisher shall
be of either Inverted type or Upright type, Inverted type operation
is regularly used and is most preferable.
Inverted
Type
Invert
the extinguisher, breaking the acid bottle then by allowing the alkaline
solution to react with the acid and force discharge.
Upright
Type
Keep extinguisher
upright, breaking the acid bottle then by allowing the alkaline solution
to react with the acid and force discharge.
CONSTRUCTION
It is a cylindrical
type duly welded and fitted with cap along with discharge nozzle, duly
painted Fire Red. Strictly Conforming to
IS : 934 - 1989.
CAPACITY
Available in 9
Litres Capacity.
OPERATION
Take extinguisher
to the scene of Fire, Remove Plunger Guard, invert extinguisher upside
down, strike knob on hard surface. Direct jet at the base of fire.
APPLICATION
Suitable
for CLASS “A” FIRES : Fire
involving solid combustible materials of organic nature such as wood,
paper, rubber, plastics, etc. where the cooling effect of water is
essential for extinguishing fires.
LOCATION
Good for Theatres,
Restaurants, Offices, Residences, Godowns, Factories, Hospitals, Warehouses,
Lodging Houses, Buildings, Hotels, School, Collages, etc.
PERFORMANCE
The
Extinguisher designed is capable for 95% Discharge of its contents with
jet throw of six meters for minimum period of 60 seconds andmaximum
period of 120 seconds when operated under normal temperature conditions
of + 27 C with a stream starting in horizontal direction in wind - free
condition.
MAINTENANCE
Refilling
is only required when used or once in every two years /IS-2190-92.
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