FPFF Exit Exam • Set 10 Question 2 of 30

In order to discharge a CO2 portable extinguisher, the operator must first

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Direct Answer

Option B: remove the locking pin

The correct answer is 'remove the locking pin'. This is a standard requirement and safety procedure under DG Shipping STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) guidelines.

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open the discharge valve

remove the locking pin (Correct Answer)

invert the CO2 extinguisher

squeeze the two trigger handles together

Detailed Explanation & Context

The correct answer is 'remove the locking pin'. This is a standard requirement and safety procedure under DG Shipping STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF) guidelines.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF).

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