EXTINGUISHER Universidad de las

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Extinguishers Unit Technology
Management
Water extinguishers are the
best type to use on Class A
fires.

FIRE PROTECTION

Extreme caution must be

used when fighting electrical
fires with water-type extin-
guishers. Not only must all
electrical power be removed
or shut off to the burning ar-
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ea, but residual electricity in
capacitors, coils, and so forth
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must be considered to pre-
vent severe injury
 If a checklist is unavailable,
Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers
Inspection of Fire Extinguishers check the following as a mini-
are used for Class A, B, and C fires, mum:
extinguishing the fire by depriving
• Proper location of appro-
it of oxygen. Additionally, like wa-
priate extinguisher
ter-type extinguishers, CO2 cools • Safety seals unbroken
the burning material. • All external dirt and rust
removed
• Gauge or indicator in oper-
Never use CO2 on Class D fires. As
able range
with water extinguishers, the co- • Proper weight
oling effect of CO2 on the hot me- • No nozzle obstruction

tal can cause explosive expansion of

the metal.

Fire extinguishers should be checked

periodically utilizing a checklist

The departments can be helpful in

answering questions and assisting in
obtaining repairs to or replacement of