What do you need to do after pulling the pin on a halon extinguisher?

• A. Squeeze the lever
• B. Aim at the ceiling
• C. Turn the extinguisher upside down
• D. Shake the extinguisher

Answer: (A)

After pulling the pin on a halon extinguisher, the next step is to squeeze the lever. This action is crucial because pulling the pin serves to unlock the extinguisher and allows you to use it, but the actual release of the halon agent occurs when you squeeze the lever. This process enables you to direct the extinguishing agent effectively at the base of the fire.

Aiming at the ceiling, turning the extinguisher upside down, or shaking the extinguisher do not contribute to using the device correctly. Aiming at the ceiling would waste the agent and not extinguish the fire. Turning it upside down or shaking it is unnecessary and can negate the effectiveness of the extinguishing process. Proper usage involves pulling the pin, squeezing the lever, and aiming at the base of the flames for optimal fire suppression.