Fire is the most destructive element, which in a matter of minutes can destroy a building of a rather large scale. That is why every person should always have a remedy at hand. These include the OP-5 fire extinguisher, which can easily cope with a starting fire.
Description
Powder fire extinguisher OP-5 is designed to extinguish the initial fires. Its charge mass is 6 kg and the ejection length is 3.5 m. The device itself weighs 7 kg 900 g. It is recommended to use this device when extinguishing fires of liquid, solid, gaseous substances and electrical installations with voltage up to 1000 V. This device is usually equipped with cars , agricultural machinery, chemical facilities, workshops, garages, shops, offices, warehouses and even apartments. When the equipment ignites, the OP-5 fire extinguisher must not be used in any case, since if it gets into the powder, it can fail, without the possibility of further recovery.
How to operate a fire extinguisher?
In order for the
powder fire extinguisher OP-5 to always be in working condition, it requires careful care. For this, it will be necessary to check once every 3 months that the gas pressure and its set parameter are consistent on the device’s pressure gauge. In this case, the arrow of the indicator should be installed on the green scale, which will mean the suitability of the device for work. If the needle of the manometer is on the red scale, then this will tell you about the required
recharge of the fire extinguisher, which is carried out in a specialized office.
Advantages of the powder extinguisher OP-5
- The characteristic of the OP-5 fire extinguisher tells the user that this device has a long service life of 10 years. But at the same time, it must be re-examined once every 5 years.
- The OP-5 fire extinguisher is equipped with a pressure indicator, which will allow the user to visually check the operation of the unit.
- Due to the presence of a valve integrated in the head of the unit, the user, if desired, will be able to dose powder substance in batches.
- The OP-5 fire extinguisher has a built-in pin that protects the device from spontaneous operation.
- The operability of the device does not depend on temperature (it is used from -60 C to + 50 C).
- Fast actuation of the device (3 seconds is enough).
- Attractive price (depending on the region, the cost of the product varies from 350 to 600 rubles).
Disadvantages of the powder extinguisher OP-5
- Low visibility when extinguishing fires, due to the high dustiness of the space from the formed powder cloud.
- It is impossible to use an OP-5 fire extinguisher to protect equipment.
- The device does not have a cooling effect. Given this circumstance, perhaps the secondary ignition of the quenched surface.
Well, whether or not to buy an OP-5 fire extinguisher is up to you. But remember, if the device will continue to hang on the wall, then do not forget to additionally purchase a bracket.