User manual FIRST ALERT M08-0039-001E (FESA5)

[. . . ] Purchase screws or bolts specifically designed for the surface on which you will mount the fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher label lists its maximum weight. Installing the Mounting Bracket in A Vehicle · This extinguisher has a quick-release bracket for mounting. Mount the extinguisher as shown in "Installing the Mounting Bracket. " Do not use sheet metal screws or wood screws; vehicle vibrations may loosen them. Do not make holes in the vehicle structure if you are not sure what is on the other side. [. . . ] Make sure the tamper indicator Location of the ("safety seal") is still intact as shown "Safety Seal" in "Location Of The `Safety Seal'" and the nozzle is clean and unobstructed. When you finish inspecting the fire extinguisher, always put it back into the mounting bracket. Make sure the handle is locked down and the safety seal is intact. READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER! · This extinguisher is designed for use against small fires that have just started and are small enough to fight safely. It is not designed to fight large fires that are burning out of control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within 6 feet (2 meters) of it, do not try to fight it yourself. Warn everyone, evacuate the premises, and have someone call the Fire Department from outside the building. Trying to fight a large fire yourself can result in injury or death. · Do not puncture or burn any fire extinguisher. The contents are under pressure, and the extinguisher could explode. · Never locate this extinguisher close to an engine, stove or other source of heat. It is pressurized and could rupture or explode if exposed to temperatures over 150° F (66° C). · This extinguisher contains a dry powder extinguishing agent. The agent/powder is nontoxic, but can irritate skin. When using this unit, avoid breathing the powder. Always ventilate the area after use. 1 2. 3. 4. For more information about fire extinguishers, consult the NFPA Standard #10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers, " available from the National Fire Protection Association, Inc. , Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169, USA. HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN A FIRE EMERGENCY · Make sure your extinguisher may be safely and effectively used on the small fire you want to fight. Always use extreme caution when fighting any fire. Fight a fire only where there is a clear escape path to allow you to get out safely if the fire gets worse. Avoid breathing smoke and heated fumes; stay low if necessary. Burning materials will release toxic fumes. Inhaling these fumes may cause injury or death. Always stand back far enough away from the fire--near an exit--and make sure nothing is between you and your escape route. If you get too close to a fire, you risk getting burned or hit by splattering material like grease. [. . . ] Maintain a 6-foot (2 meter) distance between you and the front of the fire at all times. Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make sure the fire is completely out. Flashbacks are common with fires. AFTER THE FIRE IS EXTINGUISHED Do not start the vehicle up or plug in any electrical accessories (cellular phone, CD player, TV or VCR, etc. ) until the vehicle has been cleaned up completely. It is very important to remove the powder from electrical equipment after a fire. [. . . ]