Question 28 of 30
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
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: D) Tagged ‘empty' and stowed separately from charged extinguishers.
Any partially discharged extinguisher is unreliable and may not have sufficient pressure or agent for a real emergency. It must be tagged 'empty' and moved to a separate storage area to prevent it from being mistaken for a fully charged unit.