DUCOT – Heavy Attack 2020
Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland
Revision 1.0, 11/2020 Page 96 of 132
13.9.11
Fire Extinguisher
There is one 4.5kg DCP Fire Extinguisher stored in the NSFUT Locker.
Figure 110: Fire Extinguisher
Item
Item Name
1
Fire Extinguisher
2
Retaining Clamp Lever
3
Retaining Clamp Clip
4
Retaining Clamp Hook
Table 59: Fire Extinguisher
To remove the Fire Extinguisher from storage, follow the steps below:
1.
Remove the Retaining Clamp Clip.
2.
Rotate the Retaining Clamp Lever to release the Retaining Clamp.
3.
Unhook the Retaining Clamp Hook.
4.
Rotate the Retaining Clamp to free the Fire Extinguisher.
5.
Lift and pull the Fire Extinguisher outwards to remove it from its bracket.
To store the Fire Extinguisher, reverse the procedure.
1
2
3
4
CAUTION
Do not leave an empty or used Fire Extinguisher on the appliance. The Fire Extinguisher must
be serviced or replaced at the earliest possible convenience. Failure to comply could result in
serious damage, injury or death.
WARNING
Use correct lifting techniques when removing the Fire Extinguisher from storage. Incorrect lifting
may result in muscular strain.
