Question 242Safety & Environmental - QMED
70% to passIn a cartridge-operated dry chemical type fire extinguisher, when the CO2 cartridge is activated, the dry chemical is released from the extinguisher _______________.
Awith the squeeze-grip on/off nozzle at the end of the hose
Bby turning the activating handle on the bottom of the container
Cby squeezing the control valve carrying handle
Dwith the squeeze-grip trigger on top of the container
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) with the squeeze-grip on/off nozzle at the end of the hose. In a cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher, when the CO2 cartridge is activated, it pressurizes the extinguisher, which then releases the dry chemical through the squeeze-grip nozzle at the end of the hose. This allows the user to direct the dry chemical at the fire. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe how the dry chemical is released in this type of extinguisher.
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