There are over 400,000 reported car fires each year. Are you prepared if it happens to you? You can be with the First Alert Auto Fire Extinguisher. effective against flammable liquid fires and live electrical equipment fires, the First Alert Auto Fire Extinguisher features simple, easy-to-read instructions for quick reference as well as a mountable safety bracket. Includes 5 year limited warranty. UL Rated 5-B:C. Note: This item cannot be shipped via 2nd Day Air Fire Extinguisher with Bracket Features: v Effective against flammable liquid fires and live electrical equipment fires v Extra stability added to prevent damage in a vehicle; easy mounting (bolts not included) v Push button to check pressure; if button pops back up, unit is full and ready to use (inspect once a week) Where to Install The Extinguisher: Designed to be used in your car or other vehicle. It has a special mounting bracket to keep the extinguisher from discharging accidentally. We recommend you mount the extinguisher to keep it safe from puncture or other damage. Since not every vehicle can accommodate the mounting bracket, the bracket is also designed to keep the extinguisher from rolling if you do not mount it. The Fire Extinguisher May Be Mounted: v In the trunk of a vehicle v On an inside panel of a vehicle v On a clean, dry surface where the temperature does not go above 1200 F or below -400 F Do NOT Mount The Fire Extinguisher: v To the dashboard of the vehicle v To the exterior of the vehicle v To the engine of the vehicle v On or near any other source of heat If You Suspect A Fire: v Pull your vehicle over, away from traffic v Turn off your vehicle engine v Evacuate all passengers and move them a safe distance from the vehicle v Remove the extinguisher from the mounting bracket v Hold the extinguisher firmly, with the nozzle facing away from you. Pull out the pin to beak the "Safety Seal" v Stand back 6 feet from the fire v Hold the extinguisher upright and aim the nozzle at the base of the fire v Press and hold the trigger to discharge the powder v Sweep the spray at the base of the burning material, using quick side-to-side motions v Move slowly towards the fire as the extinguisher spray pushes the fire back. Maintain a 6 feet distance at all times v Completely discharge the contents of the extinguisher and make sure the fire is completely out.
