HOW TO USE
All Amerex extinguishers are furnished with a detailed “Owners Manual” containing valuable information. The manual contains information
on the installation, use and maintenance of the extinguisher. The extinguisher nameplate (label) contains specifi c information on “HOW TO
USE” the particular extinguisher. The label instructions vary slightly according to type and size. All potential operators should be totally
familiar with the instructions on any extinguisher they might be required to use.
WHERE TO USE
Amerex manufactures an extensive variety of hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, both “compliance”
(code required) and “specialty” types. “Specialty” type extinguishers are intended for use on particular types of hazards, so
careful attention should be made to locating them in close proximity to the specifi c hazard they are meant to protect. It is natu-
ral for a person to use the extinguisher located nearest to a fi re. The most current issue of NFPA-10 should be consulted for
minimum recommended fi re extinguisher types, placement and travel distances. Your local Amerex Fire Equipment Distributor
is professionally equipped to help you evaluate and implement these recommendations.
All “Picture Symbols” are detailed below and should be reviewed with all who might be expected to use a fi re extinguisher.
Everyone should be familiar with these picture symbols which identify the types of fi res on which they may be used. The Inter-
national sign system
diagonal red slash indicates a potential danger if the extinguisher is used on that particular type of fi re.
TYPES OF FIRES
CLASS A
ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES:
wood, paper, rubber,
fabrics and many plastics
CLASS B FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS & GASES:
gasoline, oils, paint,
lacquer and tar
CLASS C FIRES INVOLVING
LIVE ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
CLASS D COMBUSTIBLE METALS
OR
COMBUSTIBLE METAL ALLOYS
(NO picture symbol)
CLASS K FIRES IN COOKING APPLIANCES
THAT INVOLVE COMBUSTIBLE
COOKING MEDIA
vegetable or animal oils and fats
TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS:
CLASS A
CLASS A:B
CLASS A:B:C
CLASS A:C
CLASS B:C
CLASS D
CLASS A:K
ALL AMEREX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION AND ARE
TESTED AND RATED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES OR FACTORY MUTUAL SYSTEMS TO ANSI / UL STANDARDS. ALL EXTINGUISHER
NAMEPLATES CONTAIN THE NECESSARY HMIS INFORMATION TO COMPLY WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
(20 pages)
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