Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is a device that is used to put out small emergency fires.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!!!!
EspañolExtinguidor de Fuego
Un extinguidor de fuego es un aparato contra incendios utilizados para extinguir incendios pequeños, en situaciones de emergencia.
Tira de la clavija en la parte superior del extinguidor. El pin libera un mecanismo de bloqueo y le permitirá descargar el extinguidor.
Apunta a la base del fuego, no las llamas. Esto es importante - con el fin de apagar el fuego, debe apagar el combustible.
Tira de la clavija en la parte superior del extinguidor. El pin libera un mecanismo de bloqueo y le permitirá descargar el extinguidor.
Apunta a la base del fuego, no las llamas. Esto es importante - con el fin de apagar el fuego, debe apagar el combustible.
