8/14/2019 CHPT 5 PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS
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PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERSIn clues, the following (_ words)
indicates the number of words without spaces in the answer
Across
2 An extinguisher used to fight Class A, B. or C fires (2
words)
7 The alphabetical/geometric symbol for flammable liquids is a
__ __ (2 words)8 Portable fire extinguishers are classified
according to the __ __ __ for which
they are intended (3 words)
9 The generic term for halogenated hydrocarbons
11 Carbon dioxide is stored under its own pressure as a __
compressed gas ready
for release at anytime
12 Halon 1211 extinguishers are intended primarily for use on
Class B and C fires
however if greater than __ pounds capacity also have a low Class
A rating
13 A 2-A extinguisher requires __ the amount of water of a 1-A
extinguisher
16 The alphabetical/geometric symbol for combustible metals is a
__ __ (2 words)
17 A nonexpert operator is expected to extinguish __ square foot
for eachnumerical rating
18 a 2-A extinguisher will extinguish __ as much fuel as a 1-A
extinguisher
20 Used with letters on Class A and B extinguishers only
21 The alphabetical/geometric symbol for ordinary combustibles
is a __ __ (2
words)
22 The alphabetical/geometric symbol for electrical equipment is
a __ __ (2 words)
Down
1 Foam suitable for fighting Class A and B fires (4 words)
3 APW stands for what kind of Class A extinguisher (3 words)
4 Four words that tell how to use a portable fire extinguisher
(4 words)
5 The most common portable fire extinguishers in use today (2
words)
6 An extinguisher used to fight Class D fires (2 words)
8 A 20-B extinguisher will extinguish __ times as much fuel as a
1-B extinguisher
10 You select extinguishers that minimize the risk to __ __ __
but are effective in
extinguishing the fire (3 words)
14 What can be used for pressurizing a water extinguisher other
than compressed
air15 Indicate the class of fuel on which the extinguisher will
be effective
19 Indicate the relative effectiveness of the extinguisher
