Portable
Fire Extinguisher, Water Type (Stored Pressure Type) in which method
of expelling water is by Air or Nitrogen Pressure and is used for
dealing in class “A” Fires.
The
Advantages of the stored pressure water type over the other water
type fire extinguishers are such that it does away with the need for
the recharging gas cartridges thus saving recurring expenditure of
refills, it offers a ready means to determine serviceability of the
Fire Extinguisher and enables anti-freeze to be added to water where
necessary.
Principle
The method
of explosion of water is by air pressure stored in the container.
Operation
The method of operation
shall be upright by one hand by pressing a Trigger Type Squeeze Grip
Mechanism.
Construction
It
is of Cylindrical Type duly welded and fitted with grip valve,pressure
indicating gauges,discharge nozzle and duly painted Fire Red.Confirming
to IS :6234-1986
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 40 seconds and maximum period of 60 seconds.
Advantages
Easy operation, Maintenance
free, yearly refilling not required.
Maintenance
Refilling
is only required when the Extinguisher is used or if the Extinguisher
shows a loss of pressure of more than 10%.
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