Volta VL 120 FB Fire Blanket
, a safety device designed to extinguish small, starting fires by smothering them and cutting off their oxygen supply.
Key Specifications
- Dimensions: 1.2m x 1.2m (approximately 4ft x 4ft), which is a standard size for home use.
- Material: Made from 100% Fiberglass Fabric. Fiberglass is highly heat-resistant, typically stable in temperatures up to 550°C (1020°F).
- Design: Features a wall-mount design with quick-release pull tapes for immediate access during an emergency.
- Kitchen Fires: Ideal for Class F fires involving cooking oils or grease in pans. Never use water on these fires, as it can cause a dangerous flare-up.
- Clothing Fires: Can be wrapped around a person whose clothes have caught fire.
- Small Electrical Fires: Effective for small fires in electrical equipment where liquid extinguishers might be hazardous.
- Emergency Escape: Can serve as a temporary heat shield when evacuating through a burning area.
How to Use
- Release: Pull the two black tabs downward to remove the blanket from its red pouch.
- Protect: Wrap the corners of the blanket around your hands for protection from the heat.
- Smother: Carefully place (do not throw) the blanket over the fire to create a complete seal.
- Wait: Turn off the heat source if safe to do so, and leave the blanket in place for at least 15-20 minutes until the area is completely cool to prevent reignition.