This high quality 5kg CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguisher is supplied with a wall bracket, a fire extinguisher location sign, and a CO2 fire extinguisher identification sign. The 5kg CO2 carbon dioxide fire extinguisher features a hose with horn type nozzle end. Due to the fire extinguishers weight, it will require mounting on a solid wall.
When to use:-
The 5kg CO2 carbon dioxide fire extinguisher can be used for the following:
Class B fires – Flammable and combustible liquids
Class E fires – Electrically energised equipment
Where to use:-
This 5kg CO2 carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is primarily used for electrically energised equipment fires but is safe for flammable and combustible liquid fires. CO2 is a clean agent extinguishing agent which leaves no residue and is therefore ideal for use in sensitive equipment areas such as server rooms, laboratories and office areas with a high density of computers. The fire extinguisher works by displacing the oxygen from the fire and cooling.
This 5kg CO2 carbon dioxide fire extinguisher can also be used in conjunction with plain air / water fire extinguisher to cover an office environment.
Where not to use:-
This 5kg CO2 carbon dioxide extinguisher can reduce oxygen in very enclosed areas, leading to breathing problems. The extinguishing agent is very cold when deployed so may cause thermal shock and damage in some instances. It can also cause frostbite if discharged at a person.
The effectiveness of this fire extinguisher is also reduced in areas that have air moving freely through them.
For a guide to selecting the correct portable fire extinguisher for specific classes of fires please refer to the FPA's Portable Fire Extinguisher Guide which can be viewed and purchased from us here.
Type |
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) fire extinguisher |
Size (Net Mass) |
5.0kg |
Rating |
10B:E (Still Air Fire Rating) |
Floor Area |
45m2 Class B / up to 40m travel distance Class E (in accordance with AS2444:2001)* |
Nozzle Size |
- |
Discharge Time |
Approx 40sec |
Working Pressure |
- |
Periodic Test Pressure |
27.5mpa (275bar / 3989psi) every 5 years |
Material |
Aluminium Body / Stainless Steel Handle / Brass Valve Body |
Approvals |
Certified and approved to AS/NZS 1841.6 (2007) |
Appearance |
Red with a black band or label |
Dimensions - Width - Height - Depth - Weight |
280mm 670mm 150mm 12kg |
As Packaged - Length - Width - Height - Weight |
710mm 300mm 160mm 12.7kg |
* Various factors affect coverage such as hazard risk, travel distance to fire extinguisher and rating of fire extinguisher, the area given is a maximum area that can be covered. See AS2444:2001 section 4 for more details.
When you buy this fire extinguisher, you receive the following items included in the price:-
- Maintenance tag -punched with the month and year that it left our premisesin accordance with AS2444. Identifies when the next 6 month inspection is due.
- Maintenance tag ring
- Fire extinguisher location sign (requirement of AS2444:2001) - SGEL
- CO2 fire extinguisher identification sign - SGCO2
- Wall bracket (Powder coated steel)
CO2 Type Fire Extinguisher MSDS Document
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