Instructions For Use - These instructions are right on the extinguisher

	Pull the pin
	Aim (point) extinguisher at the base of the fire
	Stand 6 to 8 feet away from the fire
	Squeeze lever and sweep side to side until flames are out

Should You Fight the Fire?

	Pull the fire alarm, make sure everyone is leaving the building
	Make sure the fire department has been notified
	Make sure the fire is confined to a small area and not spreading
	Make sure you have an unobstructed escape route

Extinguisher Types

	Class A - ordinary combustibles (anything that will leave an ash)
	Class B - Flammable liquids (gas, oil, grease, tar, oil-based paint)
	Class C - Energized electrical equipment (wiring, fuse boxes, circuits)
	Class D - Combustible Metals

Extinguisher Sizes

	1A - 40A
	Fire Extinguisher with a 2A rating will protect 3,000 square feet

Extinguisher Locations

	Best if kept in high traffic locations
	Always keep in plain sight (not under drapes, in closets, etc.)
	Place extinguisher in wall brackets no more than five feet off the floor
	Place near exits and in all hazard areas