Foam Extinguishers (Fig. 4.

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 These extinguishers are effective on fires in small quantities of flammable liquids, greases, etc.,
in vats, tanks, open vessels, on floors, or any other Class "B" fire where the foam may be
retained as a blanket on the burning material.
 Unless specifically noted on the nameplate, these extinguishers are not to be used on fires
involving alcohol, ether, acetone, lacquer thinner or carbon disulfide, because without the
proper additive the foam bubbles are broken down rendering the smothering action ineffective.
 While these extinguishers are primarily intended for use on Class "B" fires, these are somewhat
effective on incipient fires in ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper textiles,
rubbish, or other Class "A" fires because 85% of the weight of the extinguishing agent is water.
 Therefore, they have some value in controlling fires where the cooling and quenching effect of
water or solutions containing large percentages of water is important.
 The use of these extinguishers in connection with fires in electrical equipment such as panel
boards, switchboards, motors, and other Class "C" fires is not recommended.

Outer Container

Cap

Gasket

Relief Hole

Inner Container

Figure 4.11

Figure 4.12. How to Operate Foam Extinguisher

Grip hose and ring with one hand. Grasp handle at bottom with other hand.

Turn upside down. Keep grip on hose.

For Burning Liquids

Aim foam against inside of container above liquid, never linto liquid.

For Wood, Paper, Textiles, etc.

Direct stream at base of fire, and spread foam over burning surface.

Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers (Fig. 4.13)

 These extinguishers are effective on fires in small quantities of flammable liquids, greases, etc.,
in open vessels, tanks, vats, or on floors or nay other Class "B" fires where a smothering action is
required to extinguish the flame.
  These are also effective on small fires in electrical equipment or Class "C" fires where a non
conducting extinguishing agent is of importance.
 These extinguishers are suitable for use on automobiles, motorboats, etc., but are not
recommended for use deep-seated fires of ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper,
textiles, rubbish, or other Class "A" fires which require the quenching and cooling effect of water
for complete extinguishment.

Figure 4.13 Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher

Lift extinguisher from bracket and carry near to fire.

Pull out safety lock pin.

Grasp handle of discharge hom. Pull hom out of clamp.

Squeeze grip to open valve. Aim discharge at base of flames, using a sweeping motion.

4.14 How to Use Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher