It contains information about the fire extinguisher. The diamond with letters in it refers to what the extinguisher is used for.
LETTER- type of fire it will extinguish
NUMBER- capacity. Higher the number, the bigger the fire it can extinguish.
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Front
front
Fire extinguisher and fire blanket.
Fire extinguishers are marked by letter and color. These identify the contents of extinguisher (water, foam, wet chemical, e.g.), and fire classification.(paper and wood, combustible metals, e.g).
There are laws in some countries that make obligatory the use of graphic (pictures) instructions on all fire extinguishers
The size of a fire extinguisher is typically indicated on the label or nameplate attached to the unit. Look for a printed number that represents the weight of the extinguisher in pounds or kilograms. This information is usually located near the top or on the body of the extinguisher, along with other important details like the type of extinguisher and its usage instructions.
The bottom or base- where the fuel is located.
The bottom or base- where the fuel is located.
To find the nearest fire extinguisher refill station near you, you can check online directories or contact your local fire department for information.
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A Class C fire extinguisher.