Application of Fire Extinguisher Must Consider The Following PASS Method

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER APPLICATION INSTRUCTION.

Application of Fire extinguisher must consider the following PASS method:

Fire Extinguisher Type


1. P- First, you must
MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL
PULL the Pin.
A Trash Wood Paper

This will allow you Wood Paper

Class “A”, “B”, or “C”


to squeeze the fires
handle in order to
B Liquids Grease B
Liquids Grease

discharge the • 2.5-20 lb. dry


extinguisher. C Electrical
C Electrical
Equipment
Equipment
chemical 8-25 seconds
discharge time

Range 5-20 ft.


2. A- Secondly, you
must AIM at the base of the fire.
Aiming at the middle will do no good. The agent will pass through the
flames.

3. S-Thirdly, SQUEEZE the handle.


This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent.

4. S-Lastly, SWEEP side to side.


Cover the entire area that is on fire. Continue until fire is extinguished.
Keep an eye on the area for re-lighting.

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