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** e.) Small plastic pitcher and funnel for refilling the water extinguishers; | ** e.) Small plastic pitcher and funnel for refilling the water extinguishers; | ||
** f.) Plastic sensor guard that fits over the face of the base unit. | ** f.) Plastic sensor guard that fits over the face of the base unit. | ||
* 2.) '''WATER''' fire extinguishers. Decide how many you will need based on how many trainees you expect. A single extinguisher is good for five or six passes. | * 2.) '''WATER''' fire extinguishers. Decide how many you will need based on how many trainees you expect. A single extinguisher is good for five or six passes. PBEM owns six water extinguishers (which will allow around 30 participants when they are appropriately filled and fully charged). Additional water extinguishers can be used if necessary. | ||
* 3.) Tire inflator or portable air compressor, to charge the fire extinguishers to 100 PSI. | * 3.) Tire inflator or portable air compressor, to charge the fire extinguishers to 100 PSI. | ||
* 4.) Metal prop plate that goes over the base unit. | * 4.) Metal prop plate that goes over the base unit. | ||
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=== SmartExtinguisher Information === | === SmartExtinguisher Information === | ||
Only water extinguishers are appropriate for use with the portable burn pan. The best extinguishers to use are the SmartExtinguishers that came with the burn pan system | Only water extinguishers are appropriate for use with the portable burn pan. The best extinguishers to use are the SmartExtinguishers that came with the burn pan system. To use these extinguishers: | ||
* Where possible, prepare the extinguishers the day before your exercise (it can take about 15 minutes to fully prep one). | * Where possible, prepare the extinguishers the day before your exercise (it can take about 15 minutes to fully prep one). |