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- 1. Fire Extinguisher General Maintenance& Refilling
- 2. WHAT IS AFIRE EXTINGUISHER? Fire Extinguisher is a fire protection device used to control or extinguish a small fire usually in emergency situations. It is not intended to use on an out-of- control fire.
- 3. TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS CleanAgent Type Foam Type Dry Powder TypeWater Type CO2 Type Wet Chemical Type
- 4. Combination of Heat,Fuel & Oxygen HEAT FUELFIRE OXYGEN Extinguishing a fire is based upon the principal of keeping fuel sources & ignition sources separately.
- 5. Fire is classifiedaccording to the type of fuel that is burning. Hence it is very important to identify the class of fire & use right type of fire extinguisher. If one uses the wrong type of fire extinguisher , it might make the situation worst.
- 6. Any time youuse your fire extinguisher, it will need to be refilled or recharged immediately. Even if the extinguishing agent inside was not completely discharged, the extinguisher still needs to be serviced in order to make sure it’s ready for its next use. Fire extinguishers also need to be recharged occasionally as part of their regular maintenance routine. It’s best to have your extinguisher refilled and serviced by a trained fire safety professional. Extinguishers can also need to be internally examined or recharged due to damage or other environmental factors that may result in them becoming depressurized.
- 8. FIRE EXTINGUISHER VISUAL INSPECTION Hereare the essential steps for how to inspect a fire extinguisher: Visibility - Check each extinguisher is placed in it’s correct location, and is unobstructed and visible. Legible instructions - Confirm the operating instructions are legible, clean and facing outwards. Locking pin – Verify the locking pin is intact, and the tamper indicators and seals are unbroken. Ready to use- Ensure the extinguisher is charged and hasn’t been operated. Pressure rating – Read the pressure rating on the gauge or indicator, and ensure it is within the safety limits.
- 9. Dent, rusting,scratches or gouges on cylinders Excessive dirt Corrosion and leakage Clogged nozzle or wand Frayed or split hose Cracked or damaged horn If your fire extinguisher is damaged, it’s ability to put out fire could be affected, when you need it the most Types of Fire extinguisher damage include:
- 10. Refilling of FireExtinguishers A fire extinguisher needs refilling on two accounts: First: If the fire extinguisher is used, even partially, it is useless in case of a subsequent fire scenario. Hence it is essential to get the fire extinguisher recharged immediately, without any delay. Second: The statutory framework in the country makes it mandatory for the shell of the fire extinguisher to undergo Hydrostatic Pressure Test every 3 years.
- 11. Refilling Process: Fire Extinguisherundergoes the following standard process for refilling …… Step – 1 The Fire Extinguisher is manually discharged / fired and emptied.
- 12. The extinguisher isthen dismantled completely; cylinder is de-stressed. Step – 2
- 13. The cylinder thenis made to undergo a Hydro Static Pressure Test at 30kgf cm sq for 2 minutes to check for leaks and the burst capacity. Step – 3
- 14. The cylinder undergoes thefresh painting process by first, Static Charge Powder coating and then baking in Oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes. This results into a super fine quality and durable new paint surface on the cylinder. Step – 4
- 15. Step – 5 Newextinguishing agent (powder, gas, water or foam) is filled in the cylinder through a vacuum based process that fills the cylinder with exact quantity of extinguishing agent.
- 16. New Discharge fitment mechanismincluding all new rubber seals, O rings, and hose pipe (EPDM with 50 kg burst capacity) are attached. Step – 6
- 17. Fire extinguisher is charged/pressurize dwith 99.99% pure nitrogen mixed with helium. Step – 7
- 18. The Fire Extinguisheris then made to go through Leak tests. The first is an inverted beaker test in water and second is foam testing. Step – 8
- 19. Things to keepin mind Never go for an un-authorized refill. On average, fire extinguishers last between 5-15 years. If your extinguisher is older than 5-10 years, hire a fire technician to determine whether you should buy a new one. Know about the classification of fire before you use fire extinguisher. Know what type of extinguishers are used in different types of fire. Fire Extinguishers are used only in case of small fire. A licensed contractor must service your equipment every 12 months.
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