Do you have to put the pin back in the fire extinguisher?
Yes. First of all, most of the fire extinguishers you see are pressurized vessels. A typical ABC rated dry chemical fire extinguisher is pressurized to around 185 to 195 PSI. So if you knock an extinguisher off its wall hook, do not just place it back.
What is the purpose of a safety pin on a portable fire extinguisher?
The purpose of a safety pull pin is to prevent the accidental activation of a fire extinguisher. You will understand its importance if you ever activate a powder extinguisher indoors. In few seconds, you will have a huge cloud of yellow powder that reaches into every nook and cranny and will require hours of cleaning.
Can you reinsert the pin in a fire extinguisher?
Yes the pin would need replacing as it could jam in an emergency. It can be replaced by breaking the tamper seal, removing the old pin, inserting a new pin and replacing the tamper seal. This should be performed by a competent person.
Can you reload a fire extinguisher?
With the right tools and equipment, fire extinguishers with a metal head (valve assembly) are able to be recharged when they expire or lose their charge. If you want your fire extinguisher recharged, then you should consider contacting a certified fire extinguisher repair company or technician.
Do you pull the pin on a fire extinguisher?
It's easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you can remember the acronym PASS, which stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. Pull the pin. This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher.
What is the pin at the top of the fire extinguisher?
Pull - pull the safety pin from the trigger handle assembly at the top of your fire extinguisher. Aim - firmly grasp the nozzle in the appropriate location, to see where that is follow the manufacturers instructions, and then aim the nozzle at the base of the flames.