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Read and understand the printed serigraphy on the extinguisher
 
The serigraphy has 2 printed zones

• The zone within the frame
• The zone outside the frame

The zone within the frame

This zone is divided in maximum 5 horizontal parts (from top to bottom).
This printed zone is part of the reglementation of the norm EN3.

Part 1

• Identification of the type of extinguisher (powder, water etc)
• Mass or volume and type of agent of extinguisher (1kg BC, 2kg ABC, etc)
• Performance of extinguisher (8A, 34B, etc)

Part 2

• Text and pictograms describing the correct usage of the extinguisher
• Pictograms of classes of fire of the extinguisher

Part 3

• Precautions to take in case of electric fire (facultative part)

Part 4

• General technical information (this part can eventually be located outside the frame). 
• Type of extinguisher, type of powder, type of gas, limitation of usage temperatures, number of homologation etc…

Part 5

• Identification of the producer or the brand owner having obtained the authorization from the certification organizations.

Remark : a serigraphy can consist out of several languages. 


The external zone of the frame

• Date of production of the extinguisher
• Date of validity (in line with the national requirements)
• Conformity CE (MED if applicable)
• All other complementary informations (Free)