HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY
•Make sure your extinguisher may be safely and effectively used on the small fire you want to fight. Always use extreme caution when fighting any fire. Fight a fire only where there is a clear escape path to allow you to get out safely if the fire gets worse.
•Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if necessary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes. Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death.
•Always stand back far enough away from the fire—near an exit—and make sure nothing is between you and your escape route. If you get too close to a fire, you risk getting burned or hit by splattering material like grease. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within 6 feet (2 meters), DO NOT try to fight the fire yourself. Evacuate immediately and call the Fire Department.
•For fires on a kitchen stove, turn oven or burners off immediately if possible. If you can’t reach the oven or burner controls safely, extinguish the fire first, then turn them off.
•Fight the fire from an upwind direction with your back to any strong air current. Trying to fight a fire with currents blowing towards you can result in serious injury.
TO FIGHT THE FIRE
OR
Break the | Squeeze and Hold |
Safety Seal | Lever To Discharge |
| Powder. Sweep |
| Side to Side. |
Remove Extinguisher
from Bracket
1.Remove the extinguisher from the mounting bracket.
2.Hold the unit firmly with the nozzle facing away from you. Pull out the pin to break the “Safety Seal”. You won’t be able to squeeze the lever until the safety seal is removed.
3.Stand back 6 feet (2 meters) from the fire and make sure the fire is not between you and your exit.
4.Hold the extinguisher upright and aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
5.Squeeze and hold the lever to discharge the powder.
6.Sweep the spray at the base of the burning material, using quick side-to-side motions. (If the spray scatters the fire, move back.)
7.Move slowly towards the fire as the extinguisher spray pushes the fire back. Maintain a 6-foot (2 meter) distance between you and the front of the fire at all times.
8.Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make sure the fire is completely out. Flashbacks are common with fires.
9.For kitchen fires on a kitchen stove, turn off the stove immediately if possible, otherwise as soon as it is safe.
10.If you suspect a fire had an electrical origin, shut off the electrical power, if possible, without eliminating your escape route. Do not touch electrical wires or appliances.
11.After you have completely discharged your extinguisher, leave the building and close all the doors behind you.
AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED
Do not turn the electrical power back on or plug in any appliances until the area has been cleaned up completely. It is very important to remove the powder from electrical equipment after a fire. If the powder gets wet, it can conduct electricity. (Using a dry chemical extinguisher on wet electrical equipment may be hazardous for this reason.) This may worsen an electrical leakage problem, impair the equipment’s insulation, or create an electrical shock hazard.
If the fire was on a kitchen stove:
•Make sure the oven and all burners are turned off.
•Clean up the powder completely before using the stove or oven. See “How to Clean After Using a Fire Extinguisher”. Ventilate the area thoroughly.
If you think the fire had an electrical origin:
•Shut off the electrical power, if possible--do not touch any electrical wires or appliances.
•Leave the building and close all doors behind you. Call the Fire Department and have them inspect the premises. As soon as they say it’s safe to return, ventilate the area thoroughly.
•Have a licensed electrician inspect your electrical system. Do not turn the power back on or plug in any electrical equipment until the inspection has been completed.
HOW TO CLEAN AFTER USING A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
NOTE: The powder spray from the extinguisher may spread over a wide area, and may soil upholstery, carpets and walls.
•Sweep/vacuum up as much of the powder as possible. Then use a damp cloth to wipe off the remaining agent.
•If you have any questions about cleaning appliances that the agent has come into contact with, please contact the appliance manufacturer.
IF YOUR EXTINGUISHER NEEDS SERVICE
This fire extinguisher is rechargeable by a certified fire equipment dealer, regardless of how much of the content was used.
Once a year, a certified fire equipment dealer, in accordance with the service manual identified on the fire extinguisher label, should service the fire extinguisher. Please refer to your local telephone directory for a certified dealer.
Do not try to service or repair this fire extinguisher under any circumstances. Do not try to remove the nozzle or valve assem- bly. This is a pressurized device that can cause serious injury if tampered with.
If there is a problem and it is still under warranty, please see “How to Obtain Warranty Service” in the Limited Warranty.
DISPOSING OF A USED EXTINGUISHER
If you choose not to have a used extinguisher refilled or a non-working unit repaired, take it outdoors, turn it upside down, and discharge it completely. Dispose of the empty unit properly, and replace it with a new fire extinguisher.
Never puncture, burn or expose this fire extinguisher to tempera- tures over 150° F (66° C) even if it is fully discharged. The contents are under pressure and it could explode.
LIMITED WARRANTY
BRK Brands, Inc. ("BRK") the maker of First Alert® brand products, warrants that for a period of ten years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
BRK, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. BRK dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling BRK products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage result- ing from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than BRK or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
BRK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state, or province to province.
How to Obtain Warranty Service:
Service: If service is required, do not return the product to your retailer. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the Consumer Affairs Division at 1-800-323-9005, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. To assist in serving you, please have the model number and date of purchase available when calling.
Address: 25 Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906
Marine Type, U.S.C.G. Type B:C, Size I U.S.C.G. Approval Number 162.028/EX3622 Valid only with Bracket Number P87-0340
or Bracket Number B70-0161 and Strap Number S70-0007. Bracket included.
First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust.
