OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR OF DRY POWDER TYPE FIRE EXTINGUIGHER

1.0 OBJECTIVE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY

Q.C. Officer ,

Q.C. In-charge .

4.0 PROCEDURE

1. Carry all the extinguisher to the place of fire and keep it upright.

2. Remove the safety clip and strike the knob located in the cap to actuate the piercing mechanism which in turn break the sealing disc of the cartridge.

3. Direct the stream of escaping powder at the base of the flame.

4. For effective result stand about 5 to 8 feet away and direct the stream near the seat of the fire .

5. Progress forward, moving the nozzle rapidly with a side to side sweeping motion.

6. When using on outdoor fires always operate the extinguisher from the upwind side of the fire to extend the effective range of the spray.