TM 9-2320-365-10
2-48. FIRE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION
a. Fire Extinguisher Removal.
(1) Pull up on latch (1) to open clamp (2).
(2) Remove fire extinguisher (3) from clamp (2).
b. Fire Extinguisher Operation.
(1) Remove safety pin (1) from fire extinguisher
(2).
(2) Holding fire extinguisher (2) upright, point
nozzle (3) at base of fire from approximately
8 ft (2.4 m).
(3) Squeeze together handle (4) and lever (5).
(4) Spray discharge in a side-to-side motion at
base of fire.
(5) Release handle (4) and lever (5) when fire
is out.
(6) Install safety pin (1) in fire extinguisher (2).
(7) Notify Unit Maintenance to replace fire
extinguisher (2).
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