CO2 Fire Extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers are your first line
of defence when you’re confronted with
any fire. But using the wrong type of
extinguisher could easily expose you to
further danger. Where energised electrical
equipment is involved — in an office
environment, for example — it is
dangerous to attempt to extinguish a fire
using a water, wet chemical or foam
extinguisher.
Carbon dioxide is a non-conductive and non-corrosive
agent, which fights fires by reducing the amount of
oxygen available to fuel the fire.
The carbon dioxide is stored at high pressure in a liquid
form within the fire extinguisher. A black band, fitted
around the top section of the cylinder, distinguishes
Carbon Dioxide extinguishers from other extinguisher
types.
Carbon Dioxide extinguishers may also be used on
small fires involving flammable and combustible
liquids.
Wormald offers a range of portable fire extinguishers to
Australian Standard AS 2444 - 2001 recommends that
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) type extinguishers are used for
protection of significant switchboards [clause 4.4.2] and
are the preferred extinguisher type for fires involving
energised electrical equipment [clause B7.6 suitability].
suit all classes of fire and any situation. Our experienced
personnel can assist you to choose the correct type of
extinguisher for your particular fire risk and also perform
the regular service inspections on the extinguishers to
meet Australian Standard AS 1851.1. Just ask us.
Wormald offers a range of Carbon Dioxide type
extinguishers, ranging in capacity from 2 kg to 5 kg,
that are designed to effectively fight fires involving
electrical equipment.
CO2 Fire Extinguishers
2.0 kg CO2
3.5 kg CO2
5.0 kg CO2
Agent Capacity
2.0 kg
3.5 kg
5.0 kg
Agent Type
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Dioxide
Weight Full (approx)
5.1 kg
8.8 kg
12.2 kg
Fire Rating
2B:E
5B:E
5B:E
Approvals
AS/NZS 1841.6
AS/NZS 1841.6
AS/NZS 1841.6
Discharge Time
12 sec
22 sec
29 sec
Effective Range
1 to 1.5 m
1 to 2 m
1 to 2 m
— Height
545 mm
590 mm
660 mm
— Width
270 mm
270 mm
270 mm
— Depth
120 mm
150 mm
160 mm
Cylinder Pressure Test
6 Yearly
6 Yearly
6 Yearly
Periodic Test Pressure
20.7 MPa
20.7 MPa
20.7 MPa
Construction
— Cylinder
Aluminium
Aluminium
Aluminium
— Valve
Brass
Brass
Brass
— Handles
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
— Cylinder
Painted Red
Painted Red
Painted Red
— Valve
Nickel Plated
Nickel Plated
Nickel Plated
— Handles
Natural
Natural
Natural
Dimensions
Finish
Contact Us
Phone: 133 166
Web: www.wormald.com.au
Email: firesafety.au@tycoint.com