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Question 1 of 205eccef9ebacbc34ba4d462ef

Which of the following statements is true regarding the device illustrated? See illustration SF-0006.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the device illustrated? See illustration SF-0006.

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• Cartridge-operated fire extinguisher components such as carrying handle, operating lever, and gas cartridge puncture mechanism • Difference between gross weight of an extinguisher and the actual weight of the extinguishing charge inside • Proper operating position for this type of extinguisher based on the internal gas tube shown in the cutaway

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• Look closely at which part of the device would reasonably be squeezed to release agent and which part is shaped mainly for holding or lifting the unit. • Use the cutaway view of the internal gas tube to decide whether the extinguisher should be upright or inverted during operation. • Think about what is usually stamped on the nameplate of portable extinguishers: does it show just the charge weight, or the total gross weight including the shell and hardware?

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• Match the labeled handles in the picture with their apparent function: one is aligned with the puncture lever/valve, the other is fixed to the shell for carrying. • Verify whether the siphon/gas tube reaches toward the bottom of the shell, which would indicate the correct orientation during discharge. • Recall that the gross weight normally includes the cylinder, valves, and contents; confirm whether that can be the same as only the charge weight.

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding the device illustrated? See illustration SF-0006.

The weight of the charge is equal to the gross weight stamped on the unit.

The upper handle (#1) is for operating the valve, the lower handle (#10) at the top of the left side of the large cylinder is for carrying.

The lower handle (#10) is for operating the valve, the upper handle (#3) is for carrying.

The unit must be turned upside down to operate.

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Question 1 / 205eccef9ebacbc34ba4d462ef

Question 1 of 205eccef9ebacbc34ba4d462ef

Which of the following statements is true regarding the device illustrated? See illustration SF-0006.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the device illustrated? See illustration SF-0006.

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