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

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%.