9 Litre F-500 Extinguisher suitable for lithium-ion battery fires

The 9 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 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 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:

1. Evacuate the area immediately.
2. Warn others and follow the site emergency response procedure.
3. Call 111.
4. 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

• 9 Litre water-type portable fire extinguisher
• F-500EA encapsulator agent
• 3A fire rating
• 304 stainless-steel cylinder
• Polished stainless-steel cylinder finish
• 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 × 9 Litre F-500EA LI-ion Fire Solution extinguisher
• 1 × wall-mounting bracket
• 12-month warranty

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.

Technical Information

Minor product variations may occur.