Question 58 of 90 refresher Exam

If a portable carbon dioxide fire extinguisher has been partially discharged, it should be immediately:

A A) Tagged and restowed properly in its rack
B B) Weighed and the charge loss recorded before being returned to its rack
C C) Given to the chief engineer for recharging
D D) Tagged ‘empty' and stowed separately from charged extinguishers Correct

Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is Option D: D) Tagged ‘empty' and stowed separately from charged extinguishers.

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