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| + | == Instructions == | ||
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| + | '''P.A.S.S.''' | ||
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| + | Pull the Pin at the top of the extinguisher. The pin releases a locking mechanism and will allow you to discharge the extinguisher. | ||
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| + | Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. This is important - in order to put out the fire, you must extinguish the fuel. | ||
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| + | Squeeze the lever slowly. This will release the extinguishing agent in the extinguisher. If the handle is released, the discharge will stop. | ||
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| + | Sweep from side to side. Using a sweeping motion, move the fire extinguisher back and forth until the fire is completely out. Operate the extinguisher from a safe distance, several feet away, and then move towards the fire once it starts to diminish. Be sure to read the instructions on your fire extinguisher - different fire extinguishers recommend operating them from different distances. Remember: Aim at the base of the fire, not at the flames!!!! | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
There are two of these fire extinguishers. They should be near the main door and the door to the big room. | There are two of these fire extinguishers. They should be near the main door and the door to the big room. | ||
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Instructions
P.A.S.S.
Pull the Pin at the top of the extinguisher. The pin releases a locking mechanism and will allow you to discharge the extinguisher.
Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. This is important - in order to put out the fire, you must extinguish the fuel.
Squeeze the lever slowly. This will release the extinguishing agent in the extinguisher. If the handle is released, the discharge will stop.
Sweep from side to side. Using a sweeping motion, move the fire extinguisher back and forth until the fire is completely out. Operate the extinguisher from a safe distance, several feet away, and then move towards the fire once it starts to diminish. Be sure to read the instructions on your fire extinguisher - different fire extinguishers recommend operating them from different distances. Remember: Aim at the base of the fire, not at the flames!!!!
Notes
There are two of these fire extinguishers. They should be near the main door and the door to the big room.
