TM 9-2320-360-10
2-17. FIRE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION
a. Fire Extinguisher Removal
(1) Pull latch (1) and open traps (2).
(2) Pull fire extinguisher (3) straight out and off bracket (4).
b. Fire Extinguishing
(1) Hold fire extinguisher (3) upright. Pull safety pin (5) to break plastic seal (6).
(2) Point nozzle (7) at base of fire and stand back 8 feet.
(3) Squeeze together levers (8 and 9). Spray discharge in a side-to-side motion at base of fire.
(4) Let go of lever (8) when fire is out.
(5) Notify unit maintenance to replace fire extinguisher.
c. Fire Extinguisher Inst allation
(1) Put fire extinguisher (3) in bracket (4).
(2) Position latch (1) in hook (10).
(3) Push on latch (1) to secure straps (2).
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