USER GUIDE TO FIRE BLANKETS
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1. for at least 30 minutes call the fire bngade Do NOTreuse dispose of and get new blanket Date Last Amended May 15 1 Issued by the Fire Safety Manager UCL Estates Gower Street London WC1E 6BT This guide is to be regarded as a general statement of UCL local requirements information or guidance only amp supplements relevant British Standards or Manufacturers Instructions etc2. UCL Fire Technical Note TN035 Fire Safety Technical Guide Fire Blankets Old Colour Code BS 5406 amp New Colour Code BS EN 3 Small Hammable Fy re XN Liquid Solid Fires blanket Fire Blanket use on Class A B amp D and works by smothering the fire It may also be used to contain fire extinguishing media to improving its effectiveness when applied to small fires in open conditions or extinguish clothing on fire etc Location Fitting blankets should be wall mounted at eye level where they can be easily accessed but away from the nsk cooker so that you can pull down and remove blanket quickly without being obstructed GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1 Ensure that you are positioned between the fire and a safe exit escape route 2 Pulldown generally tapes to remove blanket from container 3 Hold blanket by the tapes and wrap so to protect exposed skin on hands and forearm using the blanket to shield your face amp hands and then place or cover buming matenal completely Leave to cool for at least 30 minutes keeping out of the smoke 4 Tum off any electncal orgas supplies or remove any heat source if safe leave the area Closing alldoors behind you and call the fire bngade SAFETY Always read the instructions before use Once the fire blanket has been placed overa small fire remove the source of ignition i e shut off or close down electncal power gasor flames Do NOT remove blanket
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