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2 Ensure the selected extinguisher installation location properly conforms to the environmental
operating limitations of the unit Wheeled carbon dioxide fire extinguisher are approved for
ambient temperature exposures indicated on their nameplates
3 The extinguisher should be standing vertically upon its stand, with the wheels off the ground
4 Wheeled fire extinguishers should be properly placed and positioned so that they are accessible
for immediate use and/or able to be quickly mobilized in the event of a fire
5 The nameplate operating instructions should face outward and the discharge hose/nozzle be
readily accessible
Operation Instructions
1 Vertically stand and position the wheeled extinguisher upwind of the fire, at a minimum safe
distance of somewhere between 15 to 20 feet from the leading edge of the fire
2 Remove the hose discharge nozzle assembly from the retainer and hold it securely with one hand
3 While holding the discharge nozzle securely with one hand, pull and remove the ring pin from
the cylinder valve hand wheel breaking the visual tamper seal
4 Fully rotate the cylinder valve hand wheel “counter clockwise” to the full open position
5 Pull the discharge hose free from the extinguisher frame retainer and ensure there are no kinks,
which might hinder the flow of agent during fire fighting 6 Operators should approach the fire
from upwind, to within approximately 10-15 feet of the front edge of the fire
6 Operators should approach the fire from upwind, to within approximately 10 to 15 feet of the
front edge of the fire
WARNING:
Failure to start back at a sufficient distance from the front edge of the fire or to use
an adequate sweeping tempo of the agent discharge stream could cause splashing
and/or scattering of the burning material.
WARNING:
Sufficient concentrations of discharged carbon dioxide may reduce oxygen and
cause unconsciousness or even death. Avoid discharging carbon dioxide agent into
any occupied small or unventilated spaces
7 Starting back from recommended distance, slowly squeeze the operating lever to initiate the
agent discharge
Note: The carbon dioxide discharge will be very cold and may cause frostbite to unpro-
tected skin. Avoid touching or holding cold areas of the discharge horn during use.
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Apply the extinguishing agent discharge at the base of the flames with a side-to-side sweeping
manner, being careful not to splash or scatter the fuel Operators may advance closer as control
of the fire is gained however, they should avoid stepping into the fuel or fire area
9 After the fire is extinguished, stand by and be prepared to address any re-flash, which may occur
10 Once the fire is out and has cooled, the fuel should be properly removed and disposed of in
accordance with any local handling requirements
