6kg Dry Powder Kitemarked MED Ship's Wheel Approved Fire Extinguisher
Product Information:
Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers are suitable for A, B and C fires which includes most general fires including flammable solids, liquids and gases. Dry Powder fire extinguishers are suitable for use against general office and building fires which may involve burning wood, paper, materials and live electrical equipment. They are also suitable for use outside and in colder environments such as campsites, garage forecourts, warehouses etc. as they will operate between the temperatures of -30°C – to +60°C. Dry Powder fire extinguishers are safe for use on live electrical equipment. The fire extinguishers are supplied complete with bracket and can quickly and easily be wall mounted or placed on a fire extinguisher floor stand. When considering using a dry powder fire extinguisher, it is worth noting that using a dry powder fire extinguisher will leave behind a powder residue and powder can quickly fill interior spaces.
The Firemart Marine Equipment Directive Fire Extinguisher range offers fire extinguisher that are BS EN 3 Kitemarked as well as having the Ship's Wheelmark and being approved to Marine Equipment Directive (MED) 96/98/EG making that suitable for use on boats and other marine craft.
The FireMart Dry Powder fire extinguishers are stored pressure fire extinguishers meaning that they are supplied ready filled and pressurised. The fire extinguishers also feature an easy to read pressure gauge. The pressure gauge helps to ensure that the fire extinguisher is safe for use: if the fire extinguisher is pressurised and ready for use, the pressure gauge will be in the green zone. If the fire extinguisher has lost pressure, the reading will be in the red zone and requires remedial attention.
How do dry powder fire extinguishers work?
ABC Dry Powder is an effective extinguishing agent which works by covering the fire in a fine powder therefore removing oxygen and extinguishing the fire. The fire extinguishers are stored pressure and are supplied fully filled.
Guarantees:
This fire extinguisher is guaranteed for five years from date of purchase provided that the fire extinguisher is serviced from new in accordance with BS 5306: Pt 3 by a trained, competent fire service engineer using genuine spare parts. This guarantee does not cover defects caused by accident, misuse or neglect.
Quality approvals:
The 6kg Dry Powder fire extinguisher is BS EN 3 Kitemarked and CE Marked.
BS EN 3 Kitemark:
Our premier range of fire extinguishers offer the BS EN3 Kitemark. The Kitemark on a portable fire extinguisher provides a visible endorsement and quality approval from the British Standards Institution (BSi), the UK national standards body, of a manufacturer's commitment to quality and the production of quality products. In order to achieve the KiteMark, fire extinguishers are subjected to rigorous testing by BSi to ensure consistent quality in the products and at all stages of production. Random samples are selected and are submitted to BSi for testing to confirm full compliance with the material, design and construction, functional, dimensional and marking requirements detailed by the standard.
CE Mark:
From May 2002, all fire extinguishers which operate under pressure have to be manufactured according to the requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). All fire extinguisher sold by FireMart are CE Marked in full compliance with the legislation.
Locating fire extinguishers:
The fire extinguisher is supplied complete with bracket meaning that it can quickly and easily be wall mounted.
Ensure that fire extinguishers are located where they are easily accessible and visible.
Ensure that fire extinguishers are wall mounted on brackets or that they are placed on floor stands.
Ensure that fire extinguishers are located along exit routes and that there is a distance of no more than 30 metres between fire extinguishers.
Ensure that extinguishers are located near to room exits, landings, lobbies and stairways meaning that people can use fire extinguishers to help them to safely evacuate a building in the event of a fire.
Ensure that a fire extinguisher identification sign (ID sign) is located above a fire extinguisher as this will instruct people on how to operate the extinguisher in the case of a fire.
Ensure that fire extinguishers are wall mounted so that the carrying handle is 1m from the floor for heavier units (e.g. 9ltr/9kg fire extinguishers and above) and 1.5m for smaller units (e.g. 6ltr/6kg fire extinguishers)
Technical Specification:
Fire Extinguisher Rating: 43A 233B/C
For use on general general class A, B and C fires
Kitemarked to BS EN3.
CE Mark
MED Ship's Wheel Approved
Pressurising gas: nitrogen
Easy to read pressure gauge
Temperature range: -20°C – to +60°C
Cylinder material: Steel
Supplied complete with bracket for easy wall mounting
5 year warranty
Cylinder height: 530mm
Cylinder diameter: 230mm
Weight of charged extinguisher: 10.0kg
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