8 Marking of extinguishers
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8 Marking of extinguishers

  8.1 Each extinguisher should be clearly marked with the following minimum information:

  • .1 name of the manufacturer;

  • .2 types of fire and rating for which the extinguisher is suitable;

  • .3 type and quantity of extinguishing medium;

  • .4 approval details;

  • .5 instructions for use and recharge (it is recommended that operating instructions be given in pictorial form, in addition to explanatory text in language understood by the likely user);

  • .6 year of manufacture;

  • .7 temperature range over which the extinguisher will operate satisfactorily; and

  • .8 test pressure.

Parent topic: Annex - Improved Guidelines for Marine Portable Fire Extinguishers
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