Extinguisher Parts
Classifications of Fire
Extinguishing Agents
Standards & Ratings
Types of Extinguishers
100
Contains the agent and able to be pressurized
What is the cylinder
100
Fires involving magnesium and titanium
What is Type D - combustible metals
100
Not recommended for use on Type K fires
What is water
100
Addresses maintenance concerns
What is NFPA 10
100
Known as an Indian Can because of the company that made them
What is hand operated pump
200
Keeps the extinguisher from being accidentally activated
What is the locking mechanism
200
Fabrics, rubber, some plastics are part of this class.
What is Type A - ordinary combustibles
200
The best choice for fires involving computers.
What is Halon
200
Dictates what test are conducted in a controlled invironment
What is Underwriter Labs
200
The extinguisher has the gas stored outside the cylinder.
What is a cartridge operated extinguisher
300
Used to determine the function ability of the extinguisher
What is the pressure indicator
300
When vegetable and animal oils burn.
What is Type K - cooking media
300
Contained in a Type K fire extinguisher
What is wet chemical
300
Dictates what where and what type extinguisher needed
What is NFPA 10
300
Carbon Dioxide is expelled from this type of extinguisher.
What is pressurized agent extinguisher
400
Used to activate a pressurized extinguisher
What is the lever
400
Oil paints and tar.
What is flammable liquids and gases
400
Not always pressurized when used on Type D fires.
What is dry powder
400
Extinguishers meeting test standards are "listed" here
What is Underwriters Lab
400
The operating gas is stored inside the cylinder with the agent
What is stored pressure extinguisher
500
The part that represents the "squeeze" part of PASS
What is the lever
500
Fire involving computers, fax machines, electrical motors.
What is energized electrical equipment
500
AFFF and Polar are two common types of this agent
What is foam
500
The most prominent independent testing lab
What is Underwriters Lab
500
Type A fire extinguishers are this type of device.
What is stored pressure
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