Oakville Beaver, 3 Aug 1994, p. 19

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* For oven or stove fires, turn Dff the heat as soon as possible. o not attempt to move the hot or urning pan. For electrical fires, inplug the appliance or shut off ‘he power as soon as possible. * If the fire does not go out right away, get out of the house and call the fire department. * For rechargeable units, check e pressure gauge every month to nsure the unit is holding its harge. Disposable units can be ’sted by simply pushing down the Pressure test button. * In most cases, if there is a fire et your family out of the house irst, and call the fire department. lowever, if the fire is small, and imited to a contained area such as * Stand back from the fire, especially a grease fire (which can splatter) and aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side. Move closer as you spray. In most cases, if there is a fire ‘et your family out of the house jirst, and call the fire department. Towever, if the fire is small, and imited to a contained area such as ; stove top or garbage bin, use j our fire extinguisher. How to use a fire extinguisher * Install extinguishers in the itchen, basement and garage, and pn every floor of your home, in lain view. They should be near he exit, but convenient to fire hazâ€" ds. + * You can remove fire extinâ€" guisher stains on clothes with a paste of dry starch and water. Let the paste sit for a while. Most domestic fires occur in the tchen, and, according to fire preâ€" ntion officers, more than 70 per ent can be controlled by a fire tinguisher. "For maximum safety, homes ould be equipped with fire extinâ€" uishers," says Jim Hind, general ganager of BRK Brands Canada, akers of First Alert products. "They should be part of every mily‘s fire safety plan, along ith smoke alarms and an escape lan. Fire extinguishers save lives nd decrease property damage. "Some people think that fire inguishers are intimidating, but d maintain." According to the Ontario Fire Vlarshal, in 1992, 96 deaths ccurred and more than $160 milâ€" on worth of property was lost in Iesidential fires in which no fire xtinguisher was used. This comâ€" ares to three deaths and a loss of 6 million in fires in which a ome fire extinguisher was used. Ffact they are very easy to use * After using a rechargeableâ€" type extinguisher, no matter how much extinguishing agent has been used, consider the unit empty and have it refilled as soon as possible. ire extinguishers should be included in your family‘s ‘ fire safety plan to help preâ€" »nt small fires from spreading, ys First Alert, the nation‘s leadâ€" stove top or garbage bin, use our fire extinguisher. g supplier of home security and re safety products. We wish to draw your attention to the error in our "Back To School" Flyer. Page 8: Item 384. Decora replacement switches 52â€"8222X Fiyer reads: Reg. 3.19 to 13.99, Sale 1.99 to 6.99 ea. SAVE 50% Should read: Reg. 2.86 to 9.86, Sale 1.99 to 6.99 ca SAVE UP TO 30% Page 10, 34 HP Oiless air compressor, 58â€"7954â€"2 Should read: SAVE 30.00 not SAVE 50.00 We wish to draw your attention to the error in our "Inventory Clearance" Flyer. Page 8: Exit stain remover, 53â€"0751/0758 Should read: Reg. 2.99 up, not reg. 2.99 Page 10, Repair videos â€" The illustration should show a minor dent (47â€"5797) and marine repair video (47â€"5815), not minor paint. The copy is correct Page 10, /tem #15, Fix a flat, 37,0820â€"2. Item shown is a fix a flat diversion safe to hide your ;valuables in. This is not a chemical tire sealant. igust 3, 1994 OAKTOWN SHOPPING PLAZA 550 Kerr Street 844â€"5732 UPPER OAKVILLE SHOPPING CENTRE Upper Middle at 8th Line 849â€"TIRE Mount your fire extinguisher in plain view, near the exit, in the kitchen, basement and garage, and on each floor of your home. Every camper, cottage and car should also be equipped with a fire extinguisher. First Alert fire extinâ€" guishers are available in several models, to suit every need: kitchen, garage/workshop, general household, heavy duty, commerâ€" cial and auto. Ensure that you match the extinguisher to the type of fire. Residential fire extinguishers fall into three main classes: ordinary combustibles (Class A), flammaâ€" ble liquids (Class B), and enerâ€" gized electrical equipment (Class C). The label on the fire extinâ€" guisher will tell you which type of fire it is intended for. Many houseâ€" hold fire extinguishers are multiâ€" purpose, and are labelled for all three types of fires. Fire extinguisher maintenance is essential. For rechargeable units, check the pressure gauge each month to ensure the unit is holding its charce. Disposable units can be tested by simply pushing down the presâ€" sure test button. 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