Fire extinguisher OP-2: basic characteristics and application features

A fire is a serious natural disaster that can cause very large damage and even kill. Therefore, every person needs to know how to deal with the flame. Fire extinguisher OP-2 - a device that will help localize and eliminate the focus of fire.

Product Specifications

It should be noted that this device is portable. In this case, the extinguishing agent inside the cylinder can be re-injected. It is constantly under pressure, which allows the contents to be released outside when necessary.

Fire extinguisher OP-2 has these characteristics:

- The temperature at which you can store and use the device - -40 - +50 degrees.

- The length of the jet at the emission - 2 m.

- The total release time of the extinguishing agent is 6 seconds.

- Charge weight - 2 kg.

- The device has a service life of 5 years.

In this case, the fire extinguisher OP-2 does not have a flexible hose. It is filled with fire extinguishing powder, as well as carbon dioxide, which provides pressure inside the balloon.

The presented devices can have different masses - from 2 to 50 kilograms. The latter type is installed on a special cart, with which it can be quickly delivered to the place of fire.

Scope of application

Now consider where you can use this device. So, the fire extinguisher OP-2 is intended for elimination of ignitions on civil objects and in industrial buildings. Naturally, you can not extinguish the whole fire with one machine.

Fire extinguisher OP-2 (3) is a modified device. It can also be used to eliminate fire in switched on electrical installations where the use of water or foam is not acceptable. Even with its help, it is possible to eliminate the ignition of gases, combustible materials. That is, you are allowed to extinguish objects such as vehicles that carry gasoline or other substances, electrical panel and high voltage lines .

Advantages of the apparatus

Fire extinguisher OP-2, its characteristics you already know, has such advantages:

1. Instantaneous triggering. The fact is that the starting lever is pressed simultaneously with the release of the composition for extinguishing. For other devices, this process can take several seconds.

2. Economic benefit. Even in spite of the size and cost of the product, it is able to eliminate the flame from a sufficiently large area.

3. Possibility of refilling. Even if you have not used the device for five years, try to replace the extinguishing agent inside the cylinder.

4. Availability.

Naturally, such a device is not without its drawbacks. The fact is that during the extinguishing at the deposits sediments are formed which are difficult to remove. After all, at high temperature the powder melts. Therefore, this device can not be used to extinguish fires, for example, in museums or galleries, where valuable exhibits are present. They can be destroyed not by fire, but by powder.

It is recommended to install products in cars, as well as at facilities where petroleum products are processed, chemical products, poisons are produced.

Application Features

Fire extinguisher powder OP-2 must be able to use. In order to quickly eliminate the fire, observe the following operating instructions for the device:

1. First, bring the product to a flame and shake it well. Next, pull the wedge (or check) and sharply push the button with the needle. Immediately release it.

2. Wait a few seconds, direct the fire extinguisher into the fire and press the trigger lever.

3. Avoid directing the jet on yourself, as you can get severe burns. Therefore, during work it is necessary to take into account where the wind is directed.

4. If the fire is extinguished, simply release the start lever. Then you can use the device again if necessary, until the powder runs out. However, after applying it, it is better to refill it.

5. It is better to direct the jet at a certain angle (20-30 degrees).

6. During extinguishing, try not to breathe the gas that forms.

7. Do not install extinguishers near batteries or other heaters. Also, do not leave the device exposed to direct sunlight.

You learned how to use a powder fire extinguisher. Always keep it in good order, even if you never have to touch it.