The 4 Litre F-500EA LI-ion Fire Solution extinguisher is a water-type portable fire extinguisher containing an encapsulator agent. It is recommended for use by trained professionals in environments where lithium-ion battery fire risks may be present.
Standards and Lithium-Ion Battery Testing
This extinguisher complies with AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 as a water-type portable fire extinguisher and has a 2A 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.
According to the supplier, the 4 Litre F-500EA extinguisher has been tested on a 2.4 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 product 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. Any response should form part of an appropriate site-specific fire safety and emergency response plan.
The appropriate fire protection measures will depend on the equipment, battery capacity, installation environment and identified site risks. Consult a qualified fire protection professional to confirm that appropriate protection is provided for all applicable fire risks.
Key Features
- 4 Litre water-type portable fire extinguisher
- F-500EA encapsulator agent
- 2A fire rating
- Stainless-steel cylinder
- Dry nitrogen propellant
- Hose included
- Wall-mounting bracket included
- 12-month warranty
Lithium-Ion Battery Risks
Lithium-ion batteries are used in equipment including:
- Mobile phones, tablets and laptops
- Power tools and portable equipment
- Electric and hybrid vehicles
- Mobility scooters and golf carts
- Battery charging equipment
- Caravans and marine vessels
- Emergency lighting
- Mining and industrial equipment
- Solar and stationary battery systems
Damaged, defective, overheated, overcharged or short-circuited lithium-ion batteries may enter thermal runaway and create serious fire, heat, smoke and toxic-gas risks.
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 one extinguisher is suitable for every battery size, fire scenario or installation.
Order Includes
- 1 × 4 Litre F-500EA LI-ion Fire Solution extinguisher
- 1 × wall-mounting bracket
- 12-month warranty
Fire Rating and Application
AS/NZS fire rating: 2A – 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.
Technical Information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | 4 Litre F-500EA LI-ion Fire Solution extinguisher |
| EVSE SKU | OC-500-4L |
| Extinguisher type | Water type |
| Capacity | 4 Litre |
| Agent | F-500EA encapsulator agent |
| Standard compliance | AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 as a water-type portable fire extinguisher |
| Lithium-ion standard | There is currently no Australian/New Zealand Standard specifically for lithium-ion battery fires |
| Fire rating | 2A |
| Operating pressure | 10 bar |
| Test pressure | 25 bar |
| Extinguisher height | 495 mm |
| Cylinder width | 140 mm |
| Cylinder volume | 4.7 L |
| Gross mass | Approximately 6.2 kg |
| Propellant | Dry nitrogen |
| Valve material | Nickel-plated brass |
| Handle lever | Stainless steel |
| Cylinder | Stainless steel |
| Bracket | Wall-mounting bracket |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Minor product variations may occur.
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