Because of this, they can be used on voltage up to 35kv with adequate training. Stored pressure wheeled fire extinguishers english. The range includes heavy duty and light duty extinguishers which are ideal for use in a wide range of industrial, marine, petrochemical and. Sffeco products fire extinguishers portable afff foam. View and download amerex afff owners manual online. Badger extra stored pressure hand portables universal. A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. The fire must be discovered in its incipient stage for the extinguisher to be effective. Features easy and effective application, using the hose and airaspirating nozzle. Propellant cylinder 3 litre external t ped certified. Foam fire extinguisher safety it is recommended that all personnel should be trained in the operation of the mobile. The foam charge must be replaced every three years with the proper amerex charge model 502504 ar afff charge for models 250, 252 and 254.
When using afff on a container of burning liquid the foam must be directed towards the back or side wall of the. Fgm fire protection reserve the right to change the design and specification of fire. The dual class a and class b rating of foam extinguishers allows. These documents apply to traditional guard, title v, and mca state employees. Afff foam fire extinguishers provide a fast, powerful means of tackling flammable liquids. Chemguard aqueous filmforming foam concentrates afff combine fluoro and hydrocarbonsurfactant technologies to provide superior fire and vapor suppression for class b, hydrocarbon fuel fires. Aqueous film forming foam afff is a highly efficient type of fire suppressant agent, used by itself to attack flammable liquid pool fires, and in conjunction with halon 1 to attack fires in navy vessel machinery spaces. Never discharge a fire extinguisher into anyones face never throw an extinguisher into the fire or leave it unattended if the fire is not out pressure buildup could cause an explosion from even a partially full extinguisher keep fire extinguishers away from children water, water mist and afff and fffp foam. Below is an overview of each type of fire extinguisher including its rating and suitable uses. Afff fire extinguishers contain a foam which produces a skin like covering to help cool searing temperatures. Aqueous filmforming foam fire extinguisher portable aqueous filmforming foam afff fire. Protec afff foam stored pressure wheel trolley fire extinguishers are manufactured and conformed to bs en 1866 standard under strict. Approval lpcb, uk setsco singapore technical specifications model pro2foam pro6foam pro9foam. Water fire extinguishers sffecos research and development department knows and understands fire and the damage it can cause in mere seconds.
This afi may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements must be routed to opr for coordination prior to certification. This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Amerexs afff portable foam fire extinguisher is for use on class a and class b fires. Specially blended high performance afff additive enables the user to fight fires quickly and efficiently.
Use the mounting bracket furnished with the extinguisher or an approved amerex vehicle bracket if required. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against use of the substancemixture. However, protein foams do contain a considerable quantity of organic nitrogen. The foam is an ideal fire suppression choice for airports, refineries, manufacturing plants, municipal fire departments, and other operations involving the transportation, processing, or handling. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet manufacturer perimeter solutions lp, solberg 1520 brookfield ave.
Anyone whos familiar with fire extinguishers knows that nowadays, its pretty rare for them to only dispense water. Fire is a rapid chemical reaction of oxidant with fuel. Your fire extinguisher should be mounted in a clean dry area, accessible to possible fire hazards and preferably near an exit. Release of a proteinbased firefighting foam into an ecosystem could result in a nutrient overload or shock to that system. In addition, these small droplets increase the energy absorption, making the extinguisher more efficient. Foam mobile fire extinguisher general protec afff foam stored pressure wheel trolley. Mini firefighter all purpose fire extinguisher classes abck gasoline, kitchen grease oil and fats, electric and wood fires for home apartment office student boat rv camping, 1pack mff01. The extinguisher must be easily accessible and in good working order. Please read it completely and keep it accessible so. Firefighting foam is a foam used for fire suppression.
Mobile fire extinguisherfoam associated enterprises. A variety of powders, chemicals and foams are most often used as theyve been specifically designed to combat fires of different classes and scales. Fire fighting foam was invented by the russian engineer and chemist aleksandr loran in 1902 the surfactants used must produce foam in concentration of less than 1%. Aqueous film forming foam concentrates alcoholresistant foam concentrates ar afff and arfffp. An afff or aqueous film forming foam extinguisher is used on flammable and combustible liquids such as oils, paint and petrol. Water, water mist and afff and fffp foam extinguishers. Treatability the last area to consider is the treatability of a fire fighting foam as it enters a wastewater treatment facility. The firechief afff foam fire extinguishers are available in 2 litre, 3 litre, 6 litre and 9 litre. Substitute charges could make the extinguisher less effective.
Pdf on apr 12, 2018, pradhumna adhikari and others published. Material safety data sheet eversafe extinguisher sdn. Material safety data sheet chemguard 3% afff c303 revision date. By continuing to navigate through this site or by clicking approve, you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our privacy notice. That is why we have spent significant amount of time and money, engineering and approving a product that will work when you need it and will do exactly the job that it is designed to do every time. The extinguisher disperses alcohol resistant aqueous film forming foam which is an effective agent in extinguishing class a and b fires. Foam spray extinguishers, afff aqueous film forming foam, are ideal for multirisk situations where both class a combustable materials and class b flammable liquid risks are likely to be found, or where class b represents a direct hazard. Use the right type of extinguisher for fighting the fire. Selecting the appropriate fire extinguisher is an important consideration. As well as slashing the temperature, this starves a fire of oxygen and breaks the fire triangle resulting in a struggle for the blaze to stay alight. Safety data sheet buckeye platinum 1% afff buckeye fire equipment page 2 of 4 ingestion if victim is conscious and alert, give 23 glasses of water to drink. Its role is to cool the fire and to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, resulting in suppression of the combustion. An aqueous film forms and floats over the fuel surface in extinguishing class b fires.
Afff aqueous film forming foam fire extinguishers are ideal for any office environment. These concentrates also have excellent wetting properties that can effectively combat class a fires and may be used in conjunction with dry chemical. The extinguisher must be the right type for the fire. Afff foam fire extinguishers sffecos research and development department knows and understands fire and the damage it can cause in mere seconds. Badger extra stored pressure hand portables universal ultra. The alcohol tolerant concentrate fire fighting agent is effective on fires in a wide variety of class b materials such as alcohols, polar solvents, hydrocarbons and combinations such as. A loaded stream fire extinguisher is effective on class a fires. Afff and fffp foam extinguishers the above referred to models are shipped empty they must be filled and. An afff foam fire extinguisher is effective on class a and class b fires. Product overview choice fire suppression for a variety of operations the combustion of flammable liquids, greases, gases and similar materials involves rapid vaporphase oxidation of the fuel and subsequent involvement of more fuel due to radiant heat feedback.
Each type of fire extinguisher is suitable for different types of burning media and will have a fire rating based on the volume of fire that they are capable of extinguishing. Amerex 344 maintenance service manual pdf download. They are specifically formulated for optimum performance in a hand portable fire extinguisher. Extinguisher agent afff foam msds ff216 kerr propellant carbon dioxide msds co2 mox. Eversafe foam cartridge operated type mobile fire extinguisher. B250 6 liter afff foam extinguisher fire extinguisher depot. Composition classification chemical name chemical formula cas no quota % risksafety phrases. Where a fire extinguisher has been used for any purpose other than that of a fire extinguisher 7. Mgi corporate brochure pdf mgi brands flyer pdf mechanical series product brochure pdf. This means when sufficiently applied, universal ultras vapor sealing capability can actually prevent a fire from happening. Extinguisher agent afff foam type stored pressure class of fire a, b fire ratings 8a 55b 21a 144b 27a 233b working temperature 5c to 60c. The foam forms a seal over the surface to prevent reignition. If the extinguisher is to be hydrostatically tested, do not reuse the charge even if within a three year. Specially blended high performance afff additive enables the user to.
Department of transportation dot 49 cfr 172, and is not regulated by the dot, imo, iata, ridadr, or canadas tdg. Gaseous halon replacements for machinery spaces will likewise operate in conjunction with afff systems. Fire fighting foam is a stable mass of small bubbles of lower density than most flammable liquids and water. Afff generated foams extinguish hydrocarbon flammable liquid fires the same.
View and download amerex 344 maintenance service manual online. Ansulite aqueous filmforming foam afff suppresses these fires by excluding. It is not intended for use on an outofcontrol fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user i. The successful use of a fire extinguisher depends on the following conditions. The aqueous film forming foam afff additive is a blend of per. Fire extinguisher guide fire extinguishers are there only to fight small fires. Testing or any use may cause the extinguisher to gradually lose extinguishing agent over a period of time and make the extinguisher ineffective. This synthetic foam concentrate is intended for firefighting applications at 3% solution in fresh, salt, or hard water. Sds safety data sheet 20 102017 foam afff fire extinguisher. Use only the amerex model 502 afff or model 504 fffp concentrate charge to retain the ul approval and manufacturers warranty. Amerex afff portable foam fire extinguisher brooks. The aqueous film is produced by the action of the fluorochemical surfactant reducing the surface tension of the foam solution to a point where the solution can actually be supported on the surface of the hydrocarbon. Mist, afff, wet chemical, dry powder, and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers when used on.
Sffeco products fire extinguishers modular automatic. Automatic foam extinguishers afff aqueous film forming foam works by firstly applying a film forming foam bubbles to the fire which causes a blanket over the fire, suffocating the fire, while almost simultaneously cooling the fire. The surfactants used must produce foam in concentration of less. When used on fuel in depth fires they do not have the burn back resistance of fluoroprotein. Foam spray extinguishers are especially suitable for class b fires. Angus fire offers one of the most comprehensive selection of portable fire extinguishers available. Afff creates a blanket effect when released, smothering the flames thus preventing the reignition of fire by sealing the surface of the solution. Fireade offers superior firefighting solutions and equipment for fire departments, military, and other industries with afff, caf systems, and solutions for dust and explosive vapor control. Easy and effective application with air aspirated nozzle. Material safety data sheet chemguard 3% ar afff c333 revision date.
They produces a foam covering, that excludes oxygen. Foam afff fire extinguisher sds safety data sheet updated. Ar afff foam msds sheets associated fire protection. Afi 322001 fire emergency services program supplement. There are two basic types of watertype fire extinguishers, loaded stream, and foam. An antifreeze charge can be added to provide freeze protection to 40f. Arfffp foam portable fire extinguisher potter roemer.
Airwater extinguishers are most often used in schools and other places where nontoxic extinguishers are needed. Chemguard c3b 3% afff aqueous filmforming foam concentrate combines fluoro and hydrocarbonsurfactant technologies to provide superior fire and vapor suppression for class b hydrocarbon fuel fires. Fire fighting foam was invented by the russian engineer and chemist aleksandr loran in 1902. To view safety data sheets regarding buckeye fire s line of foam concentrates, please view the documents we have provided. Ang the air national guard ang adopts afi 322001, 9 september 08, fire emergency services program, as amended by this supplement. The fireshield afff foam fire extinguishers are available in 1 litre, 2 litres, 3 litres, 6 litres and 9 litres.
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