chapter 5 MATERIAL USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRUCK

CHAPTER 5

MATERIAL USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRUCK

5-1. General

5-2. Operating Extinguisher

This section contains instructions for operating the

a. Disconnect the clamp that secures the

portable fire extinguisher (fig. 5-1) that is supplied with

extinguisher to its mounting bracket, swing the clamp

the truck. The dry chemical type fire extinguisher is

open, and remove the extinguisher.

suitable for use on all types of fire and is effective in

b. Hold the extinguisher upright and raise the

areas where ambient, temperature is 250F and above.

locking handle to break the seal.

The fire extinguisher is a 2 pound, stored pressure,

c. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire and

lever operated extinguisher.

depress the small operating lever with the thumb.

d. Direct the discharge at the base of the fire with

a side-to-side sweeping motion.

Note. This fire extinguisher can be used on

flammable liquid and electrical fires.

5-3. Maintenance

a. Check the fire extinguisher thoroughly to assure

that it is in good condition and ready for operation.

b. Check that the discharge nozzle is not dented or

obstructed.

c. Check the pressure gage to assure that it is at or

above the FULL mark.

d. If the pressure gage indicates less than full, the

extinguisher must be replaced.

Warning: Do not attempt to recharge the

extinguisher. It must be recharged by replacing

with a new, factory charged cylinder.

Figure 5-1. Fire extinguisher.

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