extinguishers in well ventilated areas because they
reduce the amount of oxygen in the air and can be
harmful if used in confined spaces. When using CO2
fire extinguishers with a “swivel horn”, be careful not
to hold the extinguisher by the horn. As the CO2 is re-
leased, ice rapidly forms on the horn and your skin may
get frozen and burnt as a result. Dry Powder Extinguishers.
Dry Powder Extinguishers. Method of Use
Suitable for use on fires involving wood, cloth, paper,
plastics and liquids such as grease, fats, oil (not chip
pan fires) and petrol. Dry Powder extinguishers do not
have a cooling effect, consequently, they are not
recommended for use where there is a high risk or
re-ignition. Point the nozzle at the base of the flames and, with a
quick sweeping motion, drive the fire away from you until
all the flames are out. Use Dry Powder extinguishers in
well ventilated areas because they reduce the amount of
oxygen in the air, reduce visibility and may cause
respiratory distress through inhalation of dry powder parti-
cles suspended in the air if used in confined spaces.
Method of Use
Suitable for use on fires involving wood, cloth, paper, plas-
tics and liquids such as grease, fats, oil (not chip pan
fires) and petrol. Dry Powder extinguishers do not have a
cooling effect, consequently, they are not recommended
for use where there is a high risk or re-ignition.
Point the nozzle at the base of the flames and, with a
quick sweeping motion, drive the fire away from you
until all the flames are out. Use Dry Powder
extinguishers in well ventilated areas because they
reduce the amount of oxygen in the air, reduce visibility
and may cause respiratory distress through inhalation
of dry powder particles suspended in the air if used in
confined spaces.
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