The 9 Litre Lithium-ion Battery Fire Extinguisher, Alarm and Sign Bundle combines fire detection, extinguisher identification and a portable F-500EA water-type extinguisher for environments where lithium-ion battery risks may be present.
The extinguisher included in this bundle is recommended for use by trained professionals only.
The appropriate fire protection and detection measures will depend on the equipment, battery capacity, installation environment and identified site risks. Consult a qualified fire protection professional to confirm that the bundle is appropriate for the proposed location.
Bundle Contents
- 1 × 9 Litre F-500EA LI-ion Fire Solution extinguisher
- 1 × extinguisher wall bracket
- 1 × 230V photoelectric smoke and heat multi-sensor alarm
- 1 × double-sided extinguisher identification sign – 225 mm × 190 mm PVC
- 12-month extinguisher warranty
Standards and Lithium-Ion Battery Testing
The 9 Litre F-500EA extinguisher complies with AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 as a water-type portable fire extinguisher and has a 3A fire rating.
AS/NZS 1841.2 does not specifically test or certify the performance of fire extinguishers against lithium-ion battery fires. There is currently no Australian/New Zealand Standard specifically for lithium-ion battery fires, and the scope of the product’s Global-Mark certification does not include lithium-ion batteries.
According to the supplier, the 9 Litre F-500EA extinguisher has been tested on a 4.8 kWh lithium-ion battery fire and successfully extinguished the test fire without re-ignition.
This supplier testing is separate from certification under AS/NZS 1841.2 and should not be interpreted as testing or certification under an Australian/New Zealand Standard specifically for lithium-ion battery fires.
Important Safety Information
This extinguisher is recommended for use by trained professionals only.
Members of the general public should not attempt to extinguish a lithium-ion battery fire. In the event of a fire:
- Evacuate the area immediately.
- Warn others and follow the site emergency response procedure.
- Call 111.
- Do not attempt to fight the fire unless you are trained, it is safe to do so and the fire remains within the capabilities of the available equipment.
Lithium-ion batteries can continue to generate heat and may re-ignite after visible flames have been extinguished.
Fire Extinguisher Features
- 9 Litre water-type portable fire extinguisher
- F-500EA encapsulator agent
- 3A fire rating
- 304 stainless-steel cylinder
- Dry nitrogen propellant
- Hose and wall bracket included
- 12-month warranty
Smoke and Heat Alarm
The included alarm combines photoelectric smoke detection with heat sensing and provides an additional general fire-detection measure for the selected area.
Alarm features include:
- Photoelectric smoke detection
- Heat sensing
- 230V AC mains power supply
- Non-removable rechargeable lithium battery backup
The alarm is not represented as a specialised gas, thermal-runaway or lithium-ion battery detection system.
Its suitability, positioning and installation should be determined in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable New Zealand electrical and fire safety requirements.
Any connection to a 230V mains supply must be completed by a licensed electrical worker.
Identification Sign
The included double-sided PVC sign assists with identifying the location of the extinguisher.
Sign dimensions: 225 mm × 190 mm
The sign must be mounted in an appropriate, clearly visible position. The inclusion of a sign does not confirm that the extinguisher location complies with every site-specific fire safety requirement.
Potential Professional-Use Environments
Subject to assessment by a qualified fire protection professional, potential environments may include:
- Data centres
- EV charging facilities
- Battery workshops and service centres
- Electric vehicle dealerships
- Commercial battery charging areas
- Renewable-energy facilities
- Workplaces using lithium-ion battery equipment
- Facilities storing or handling lithium-ion batteries
The inclusion of an environment in this list does not mean that this bundle is suitable for every battery size, fire scenario or installation.
Fire Rating and Application
AS/NZS fire rating: 3A – Class A ordinary combustible materials
Intended application: Additional fire protection for environments where lithium-ion battery risks have been identified, subject to assessment by a qualified fire protection professional.
Lithium-ion battery fires are not a separate fire class under AS/NZS 1841.2, and there is currently no Australian/New Zealand Standard specifically for lithium-ion battery fires.
Extinguisher Technical Information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | 9 Litre F-500EA LI-ion Fire Solution extinguisher |
| Model number | FB9LF-500 |
| Extinguisher type | Water type |
| Capacity | 9 Litre |
| Agent | F-500EA encapsulator agent |
| Standard compliance | AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 as a water-type portable fire extinguisher |
| Certification | Global-Mark ID 109076 |
| Fire rating | 3A |
| Extinguisher height | 638 mm |
| Cylinder width | 180 mm |
| Gross mass | 12.2 kg |
| Cylinder construction | 304 stainless steel |
| Bracket | Wall-mounting bracket |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Minor product variations may occur.
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