CO2 Trolley fire extinguisher also called CO2 wheeled fire extinguisher,CO2 Transportable fire
extinguisher. Carbon Dioxide extinguishers are filled with nonflammable carbon dioxide gas under
extreme pressure. You can recognize a CO2 extinguisher by its hard horn and lack of pressure
gauge. The pressure in the cylinder is so great that when you use one of these extinguishers, bits of
dry ice may shoot out the horn.
CO2 Trolley extinguisher cylinders are red and range in size from 10kg to 100kg or larger. In the
larger sizes, the hard horn will be located on the end of a long, flexible hose.
CO2 gass are designed for Class B and C (flammable liquid and electrical) fires only. Carbon dioxide extinguishes work by displacing oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the
fire triangle. The carbon dioxide is also very cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the
fuel as well. CO2s may be ineffective at extinguishing Class A fires because they may not be able to
displace enough oxygen to successfully put the fire out. Class A materials may also smolder and
re-ignite.
CO2s will frequently be found in laboratories, mechanical rooms, kitchens, and flammable liquid
storage areas.
All CO2 extinguishers at USC undergo hydrostatic testing and recharge every five years.
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