Extinguisher Service Firematic not only sells fire extinguishers, but also provides full municipal, industrial, and commercial fire extinguisher service. With a large parts inventory, we perform inspections and recharging of all makes and models. We offer complete plant inspections and OSHA surveys as well. The ABCs of Fire Extinguishers WHERE TO USE It is natural for a person to use the extinguisher located nearest to a fire, making it essential that the correct type and size be placed in close proximity to a potential hazard. The current issue of NFPA-10 should be consulted for minimum recommended fire extinguisher types, placement and travel distances. As an authorized Amerex Fire Equipment Distributor, Firematic Supply is professionally qualified and equipped to help you evaluate and implement these recommendations. All fire extinguisher nameplates have either the letter or picture symbols shown below. Anyone who might be expected to use a fire extinguisher should be familiar with the letter or picture symbols identifying the types of fire on which it may be used. The newer picture symbols use the International sign system diagonal red slash to indicate a potential hazard if the extinguisher is used on that particular type of fire. Absence of a type symbol means only that the unit is not recommended as particularly effective for that class, but not dangerous if used in error. TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS CLASS A CLASS AB CLASS BC CLASS ABC   TYPES OF FIRES LETTER SYMBOL USES PICTURE SYMBOL For wood, paper, cloth, trash and other ordinary materials. For gasoline, grease, oil, paint and other flammable liquids. For live electrical equipment. For combustible metals NO CURRENT SYMBOL HOW TO USE All new Amerex extinguishers are furnished with a detailed owners manual containing valuable information. It and the extinguisher nameplate contain the "How To Use" illustrations below. Potential operators should be totally familiar with these instructions. NOTE ALL AMEREX FIRE EXTINGUISHERS COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONS AND ARE TESTED AND RATED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES OR FACTORY MUTUAL SYSTEMS TO ANSI/UL SPECIFICATIONS. TO ASSIST IN COMPLYING WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL OSHA REQUIREMENTS, ALL AMEREX NAMEPLATES CONTAIN REQUIRED HMIS INFORMATION.