You can find out the capabilities of a fire extinguisher simply by looking at the label. All the necessary information is indicated there: the type of device, for which fires it is used, instructions for use are given. The wide scope of OP-10 makes it one of the most common types of fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguisher OP-10: specifications
The weight of the fire extinguisher with dimensions of 662 x 168 mm is 14 kg. The fire extinguishing agent contained in the OP-10 fire extinguisher has a mass of 10 kg. The duration of its submission is more than 15 seconds. In this case, the jet can be supplied to a distance of more than 4 meters.
Powder fire extinguisher OP-10 is used to extinguish the fire of liquids, oil products, gases and electrical installations (with an operating voltage of less than 1000 V). Not used for extinguishing the fire of materials that can burn without oxygen.
Fire extinguisher OP-10 can be of two types:
Zapachny, the design of which includes a locking device (providing easy opening) and a pressure gauge (to control the pressure in the cylinder)
With a built-in pressure source that uses a gas container
Advantages and disadvantages
The OP-10 fire extinguisher has the following advantages:
It is a universal fire extinguishing agent (wide scope)
Effective in extinguishing fires of various classes
It has a wide operating temperature range (from -30 to +50 degrees)
It is possible to extinguish a fire from a short distance, as the cloud of extinguishing powder creates a "shield" that protects against high temperatures
The OP-10 fire extinguisher also has some disadvantages:
The surfaces of the processed object are contaminated with powder
Incorrect storage may cause caking of the powder. As a result - loss of efficiency
Short trigger time (15 seconds)
Using a fire extinguisher
It is necessary to use the OP-10 fire extinguisher at a distance of 3-4 m to the fire. To start extinguishing the fire, you need to pull the pin. Next actuated:
In pump-type fire extinguishers, you must press the start handle
In fire extinguishers with a built-in pressure source, the gas cylinder launch handle is pulled up, then the spray gun handle is pressed by hand
Fire extinguishing is carried out only from the windward side. A jet of fire extinguishing powder is directed to the burning surface, cutting the flame. The powder must cover the entire surface. ATthe combustion zone creates the maximum concentration of fire extinguishing agent. Can be used multiple times with breaks. When extinguishing is completed, the start knob is pressed and the remaining powder is thrown away from you.
The fire extinguisher must be recharged after use.
Service life - no more than 1.5 years from the date of manufacture under proper storage conditions. The OP-10 fire extinguisher must not be installed in direct sunlight and near heating appliances, the temperature of which may exceed 50 degrees. It must be checked annually by specialized organizations.
