Process of using a fire extinguisher Call for help before attempting to extinguish a fire.

The fire may take hold much faster than you're capable of dealing with it, and if help is on the way, it removes one less concern for you. Check for your own safety before starting to extinguish a fire. There are some key things to check for before you start fighting a fire using a fire extinguisher: Assess the fire. Only a contained fire should be fought using a fire extinguisher; portable fire extinguishers are valuable for immediate use on small fires. They contain a limited amount of extinguishing material and need to be properly used so that this material is not wasted. For example, when a pan initially catches fire, it may be safe to turn off the burner, place a lid on the pan, and use an extinguisher. By the time the fire has spread, however, these actions will not be adequate, and only trained firefighters can safely extinguish such fires. Check the type of extinguisher. In the USA, there are five main classes of fire extinguisher (note that the classes and nomenclature can vary from country to country): A, B, C, and the less common classes D and K. The extinguishing agent might be water, dry chemical, halon, CO2, or a special powder. Ready the fire extinguisher. Almost all fire extinguishers have a safety pin in the handle. This pin usually looks like a plastic or metal ring, sometimes colored red, that is held in place by a plastic seal. The distinctive features will vary depending on the type of fire extinguisher you have. You must break the seal and pull the safety pin from the handle before you can use the fire extinguisher by squeezing the lever which discharges the fire extinguishing agent. Aim for the base of the fire. Shooting into the flame is a waste of the fire extinguisher as you're not putting out the source of the flames. It's vital to stop the fire at its source, or to remove or dampen the fuel from the fire, in order to put it out. By focusing the extinguisher's spray at the base of the fire or the source, you're extinguishing the fuel. 7 Remember the simple acronym P.A.S.S. to help you use the fire extinguisher effectively. P.A.S.S. stands for : Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep, explained after the printable diagram. Be aware that the typical fire extinguisher will contain around 10 seconds of extinguishing power. If the extinguisher has already been discharged partially, this time will be less. Tend to the area if you have successfully put out the fire. This means not leaving it alone, as it might re-ignite without warning. If it is safe to do so, remove fuel sources and commence cleaning up. Water can be used to ensure there are no remaining sparks in materials that are safe to extinguish with water (most combustibles other than oils and other insoluble combustible liquids or places involving electricity). The fire department could help you ensure the fire is completely extinguished. If you're legally obliged to report fires to local authorities, then do so, especially if filing for an insurance claim.

Purchase a new fire extinguisher immediately. The old one is now depleted and will serve no further purpose. Do not allow an empty extinguisher to be present where it could create the false impression of being a good extinguisher. A multi-purpose extinguisher is best for a home; check that it is labeled by an independent testing laboratory.[7] Some fire extinguishers can be recharged; for smaller ones replacing may be cheaper.

Procedure of using a fire extinguisher You should only try to fight fires after you have been properly trained on how to use a fire extinguisher and if the fire in contained in a small area. There are 3 different types of fire extinguishers. Always follow the guidelines below and choose the proper extinguisher.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR THE FIRE Look for the symbol(s) on the fire extinguisher.

A
B C

Use for wood, cloth, paper and rubbish fires. Do not use on electrical fires or burning liquids. (You can also fight a small class A fire by drenching it with water or smothering it with a blanket or sand). Use for oil, paint, grease, propane and flammable liquid fires.

Use on electrical equipment fires.

A multipurpose fire extinguisher (ABC) can be used on all 3 major types of fires.

To use a fire extinguisher, simply remember PASS. If you follow these following four steps, you can safely and effectively put out a fire.

P Pull the pin. This unlocks the operating lever and allows you to discharge the extinguisher. A Aim the nozzle of the extinguisher at the base of the fire.

S Squeeze the lever. (Releasing the lever will stop the discharge of the extinguisher agent).

S Sweep with a nozzle, from side to side. Moving carefully toward the fire, keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth until the flames appear to be out. Watch the area closely and if a fire restarts, repeat the process.

Starting a car Process - The car driver behind the steering wheel inserts the ignition key into the switch. - The next step that follows is to turn the ignition key to start position. This start position is also technically known as spring loaded start position. - In this position, the ignition key inside the switch engages the starter. While doing so, the car's battery is connected to electric starter motor. This makes the switch engage the starter. In this process, the electric starter motor cranks the engine over. - When the engine cranks, you can hear it and generally it means that your car has started. - Following the cranking of engine, you need to release the key as the automobile engine is functioning now. - Now is the time to place the transmission selector in drive. - Once you do so, you can start with your journey. Procedure The first thing you will need is a vehicle. Assuming you have one, the next step is to get in the vehicle, in the driver's seat. Then wear your seat belt. For most vehicles, you will need to take the key that came with the vehicle, or a copy, and insert it into the ignition. This is often near the steering wheel and is a round piece of metal with writing with a keyhole in it. Insert the key all the way into the ignition after you find it. After inserting the key, you will take the hand you inserted it with, and using your fingers, twist the key. Make sure you don't pull the key out doing so. If it does not turn one way, then try the other direction. If that doesn't work, try pressing firmly on the brake pedal, then turning the key. This is a safety feature that is included with some newer vehicles. Hopefully, the car will now vibrate a little to assure you that it's on. If you have a car that has a push button start, read directions about how to start it safely. If the vehicle has a steering lock engaged you will often have to jiggle the steering wheel a little to allow the keys to turn. Before you turn the key, you will want to know what to do with your feet. If the car has a manual transmission the car will have a clutch pedal. It is important to make sure the transmission gear shift is in neutral before attempting to start the car. If the vehicle is in gear, starting the engine will result in unwanted vehicle movement. Some (not all) standard shift cars are equipped with a clutch safety switch which interrupts the electricity to the starter unless the clutch is fully depressed. With the clutch depressed the

engine is mechanically disconnected from the transmission so the car cannot move. Once the engine is running, DO NOT release the clutch until you have verified the transmission is in neutral. Releasing the clutch with the transmission in gear will result in sudden vehicle movement. If the car has an automatic transmission the car won't have a clutch pedal but it will be equipped with a neutral safety switch. The neutral safety switch prevents the starter from engaging unless the shift selector is in the "P" or "N" positions. Like the clutch safety switch mentioned above, the neutral safety prevents unintended vehicle movement. To pump or not to pump, that is the question. Whether it's nobler to leave the gas pedal alone or pump like crazy. To answer the question of what to do with the gas pedal two pieces of information are required. First you need to know if the vehicle is fuel injected or has a carburetor. If you don't know and the car was made before 1990, assume the car has a carburetor. (nearly all cars after 1990 are fuel injected). Fuel injected cars don't require gas pedal action. If the car has a carburetor, use of the gas pedal will change depending whether the engine is hot or cold. A hot engine refers to one that has been recently running. Sitting in the sun on a warm summer day won't do it. The engine on that car is still considered cold. A warm engine usually requires no gas pedal use. If pumping the gas on a warm carburetor engine is required, then something is wrong and the engine needs service. If the engine is cold, more fuel will be required to get the car started. In this case pump the gas pedal about 12 times, try to start it and if it fails give it a few more pumps. This will cause the carburetor's choke to close and a small amount of fuel to be squirted into the engine. Each time you depress the gas pedal on a car equipped with a carburetor, more liquid gas will be squirted into the engine. Too much and you may "flood" the engine with fuel. Liquid fuel does not easily burn and flooding may prevent the engine from starting. (See the tip on starting a flooded engine) You should feel several 'steps' in the resistance to the turning of the key, you will want to continue turning it until you can hear the engine turn over. Most commonly this is at the end of the path that the key will travel in it's turn. After the vehicle has started, let go of the key.

Connect to projector Process

Learn the different types of video outputs your laptop may or may not support. The three most common types of video outputs used with overhead projectors are Video Graphics Array (VGA), Separated Video (S-Video) and High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). You need to make sure your laptop has the correct output corresponding to an input on the projector you will use.

Weigh the strengths and weaknesses of each types of video input and output. VGA projectors are the most common type, indeed it is likely that any projector in current use will have a VGA input. However, VGA video offers the lowest resolution of the these three types. SVideo offers a higher resolution than VGA, but is prone to screen flicker, especially when you are connecting your laptop to a power supply while presenting, rather than running off the battery. HDMI offers the highest picture quality of the three, and supports audio data transfer as well. However, know that HDMI-equipped laptops and projectors are more expensive than those that utilize the other video transfer formats.

Choose a video data transfer standard best suited to your price range and needs. VGA is always the safest bet, but if you are purchasing a new laptop computer, try to find one within your budget with an HDMI output as well, as it will provide the best quality and allow you to transmit audio without the use of extraneous equipment. S-Video inputs are found on nearly every LCD and Plasma television, meaning that if you are giving your presentation connected to a television rather than a projector, this is a viable option as well.

Connect your video cable of choice to your projector and your Windows laptop, turn the projector on, and press the correct function key. If you have a solid video card, pressing the same key combination a second time will allow you to view your laptop's screen both on the computer itself and as a projected image simultaneously.

Connecting a Macintosh laptop computer to an overhead projector can be a little trickier. You will need a special adapter to connect to a projector using VGA, as well as the standard VGA cable. This is called a DVI-VGA adapter, and is available both from Apple and other electronics vendors. Plug the adapter to the DVI port on your Macintosh laptop, then plug the VGA cable into the projector and the adapter. Turn on the projector, then press and hold the "F7" key on your Mac. You will be up and running in no time.

Try a dry run of your presentation using your own laptop and the same projector you will be using, if possible. It pays to be prepared, and your audience will be able to tell if you are fumbling around for the right function keys on the day you present. Your confidence will help you start your presentation off with a bang, and it will show. Procedure

1) Determine the type of video output the laptop and projector you are using has. Make sure they are compatible with each other. Common video output types are VGA, S-Video, and HDMI. 2) Make sure your computer and projector are both turned OFF. 3) Take the video cable cord and connect the laptop and projector. It doesnt matter which end you connect to which device; connect one end to the Projector Computer In port and connect the other end to the Video port on the laptop. The cord will look similar to this.

From University of Wisconsin - River Falls Technology website 4) Plug the projector into an AC wall outlet. You might need to plug the electical cord into the projector first. 5) Turn on the laptop and projector and allow time for the two to fully load. 6) Activate the external video by pressing Fn and F4, F8 or F3 simultaneously. The key will either have CRT/LCD or a picture of a computer on it. An example of the key is below. The Fn key and the LCD keyboard key button pushed together once will take the laptop screen and project it to the projector screen, causing the laptop screen to become black. Pushing the keys together twice will allow the image to show on both the laptop and projector screen, I would recommend this option.

This is an example of what the LCD button on a laptop will look like