Question 342Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer

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Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher is accomplished by _______________.

Areplacing the propellant cartridge and refilling it with powder
Bauthorized fire equipment servicing personnel only
Crecharging the cartridge and refilling it with powder
Dpuncturing the cartridge seal after installation
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) replacing the propellant cartridge and refilling it with powder. Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher involves replacing the spent propellant cartridge and refilling the extinguisher with the appropriate dry chemical powder. This is the proper procedure specified by fire equipment manufacturers and regulations to ensure the extinguisher is fully recharged and ready for use. The other options are incorrect because B) authorized personnel should perform the recharging, C) simply recharging the cartridge is not sufficient, and D) puncturing the cartridge seal after installation could be unsafe and is not the recommended process.

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