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This user’s manual contains important information about your fire extinguisher’s operation. If you are installing this fire extinguisher for use by others, you must leave this manual—or a copy of it—with the end user. Read extinguisher label and the entire user’s manual carefully before installing or using the unit. Make sure everyone in your household is completely familiar with the operation of the extinguisher, and review the instructions regularly. In an emergency, you will not have time to read instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Information About Fire Extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Read Before Installing or Using This Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . .1 Where to Install This Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How to Install This Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Checking and Inspecting the Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How to Operate Your Fire Extinguisher in a Fire Emergency . . . .2 After the Fire is Extinguished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 How to Clean After Using a Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 If Your Fire Extinguisher Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Disposing of a Used Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 All Rights Reserved. © 2004 BRK Brands, Inc. First Alert®, 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122 Consumer Affairs: (800) 323-9005. • IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS NOTE: Be sure the extinguisher is rated to fight the type of fire most likely to occur in the area you choose to install it. Since household fires commonly start in the kitchen, you should always install an extinguisher in the kitchen. For added security, you should also install additional extinguishers in utility areas, and other living areas in your household. FE5G and FE5G-M are rated Class 5-B:C. FE10G and FE10G-M are rated Class 10-B:C. FE1A10G and FE1A10G30 are rated Class 1-A:10-B:C. READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS FIRE EXTINGUISHER! Fire extinguishers are classified by fire type. The A, B and C rating system defines the kinds of burning materials each fire extinguisher is designed to fight. The numbers in front of the A, B, or C indicate the rating for size of the fire the unit can extin- guish. Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can do more harm than good. Make sure you understand which fire extin- guisher to use on each class of fire! Class A rating: The agent/powder is suitable for fighting small fires involving wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and some plastics. Class B rating: The agent/powder is suitable for fighting small fires involving grease, oil, gasoline, kerosene, and ot...
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