USER GUIDE TO THE CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) EXTINGUISHER

							                                                                                                                UCL Fire Technical Note No: 030



       Fire Safety
     Technical Guide


                                               USER GUIDE TO THE CARBON
                                               DIOXIDE (CO2) EXTINGUISHER
           Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fire Extinguisher (2 Kg or 5 Kg Sizes)

     New Colour Code                     Old Colour Code
                                                                                PRIMARILY USE                           Secondary Use
        (BS EN 3)                           (BS 5406)

                                                                                  Fire Involving                      Small Flammable
                                                                                    Electricity                         Liquid Fires




CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2): Used on Electrical & Small ‘Class B' fires - works by starving the fire
of oxygen.

General Instructions for use:
1.        Always read the instruction plate before using the fire extinguisher to ensure that you
          have selected the correct extinguisher for the class of fire that you intend to fight.
2.        Ensure that you are positioned between the fire and a safe exit or escape route.
3.        Pull out safety pin firmly (this will be held in by an anti tamper seal device).
4.        Apply the gas to the seat of the fire by discharging in short bursts and keeping out of the
          smoke produced. Do not touch the electrical equipment with the extinguisher.
5.        If the fire is not extinguished on completion of the extinguisher's contents then
          immediately by a safe route from the building, closing all doors behind you.

                                  SAFETY:
                                  •     Always read the instructions before using the fire extinguisher
                                  •     Ensure you have the correct extinguisher for the fire you intend to fight
                                  •     Care should be taken when handling the extinguisher, due to freezing dry ice
                                        on forming on the horn & base of cylinder when operated. You should only by
                                        handles provided.


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    Date Last Amended: 20 Mar 07                                                                     1.
 Issued by the - Fire Officer, UCL, Estates & Facilities, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT - This guide is to be regarded as a general statement of UCL
             local requirements, information or guidance only & supplements relevant British Standards or Manufacturers Instructions etc.