SECTION 10 44 16
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
PART 1: GENERAL
1.1
RELATED
SECTIONS
A.
Drawings and general provisions of the
Contract, including Ge
neral and Supplementary Conditions and
Division 01 Specification Secti
o
ns, apply to this Section.
B.
Division 10 Section “ Fire Extinguisher Cabinets”.
1.2
SUMMARY
A.
Section includes portable, hand
carried fire extinguishers and mounting brackets for fire extinguishers.
1.3
SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: for each type of product indicated. Include rating and
classification, material descriptions,
dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for fire extinguisher and
mounting brackets.
B.
Product Schedule: For fire extinguishers, coordinate final fire extinguisher schedule with fire
protection
ca
binet schedule to ensure proper fit and function.
C.
Maintenance Instructions: Manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance of installed product.
D.
Warranty: Sample of manufacturer’s warranty.
1.4
W
ARRANTY
A.
Fire Extinguishers are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship for 6 years from date of
shipment.
1.
5
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
NFPA Compliance: fire extinguishers to comply with NFPA 10 “Portable Fire Extinguishers”.
B.
Fire Extinguishers: Listed and labeled for type, rating and classification by an
independent testing agency
acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction.
C.
UL: All Extinguishers carry a UL Rating as noted for each type and size
1.6
COORDINATION
A.
Coordinate type
and capacity of Fire Extinguisher with fire protection cabinets to ensure f
it and function.
PART 2: PRODUCTS
2.1
ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A.
JL Industries, Inc. 4450 W 78
th
St Circle, Bloomington MN 55435. 800
554
6077, fax: 952
835
2218,
email:
sales@jlindustries.com
.
B.
F
IRE
EXTINGUISHERS
: Type, size and capacity for each fire protection cabinet and mounting bracket
indicated.
1.
GRENADIER EXTINGUISHERS
PRESSURIZED WATER
Pressurized Water Extinguishers.
The “water press” extinguisher contains water and compressed
air. Units shipped empty. Construction:
Butt
welded 304
-
L stainless steel cylinder (eliminates all
internal and external crevices). Rugged st
ainless steel discharge lever and fixed carry handle with
visual pressure gauge, pull pin. Heavy
duty, brass, chrome
plated valve body with replaceable
molded valve stem seal. UL labeled chemical engine hose.
Model
Nominal Capacity
UL Rating
Grenadier P
2
1/2 gallon
2A
2. COSMIC
& 495
EXTINGUISHERS
MULTI PURPOSE CHEMICAL
These units contain specially fluidized and siliconized
mono ammonium phosphate powder, which
smothers and breaks the chain reaction on Class B fires, fuses and insulates Class A fires
and is
a non
conductor of electricity. Non
toxic. Construction:
Heavy
duty steel cylinder with rugged
metal valve and siphon
tube with replaceable molded valve stem seal, visual pressure gauge, pull
pin and upright squeeze grip. Corrosion and impact
resistant powder coat finish.
Model
Nominal Capacity in lbs.
UL Rating
Cosmic
2
1/2
E
2
-
1/2
1A
10BC
Cosmic
5
E
5
3A
40BC
Cosmic
6
E
6
3A
40BC
Cosmic
10
E
10
4A
80BC
Cosmic
20
E
20
6A
120BC
495
50
20A
160BC
3
.
SENTINEL EXTINGUISHERS
CARBON DIOXIDE
This extinguisher contains liquid carbon dioxide under pressure.
Electrically non
conductive.
Construction:
Lightweight, high
-
pressure, aluminum cylinder with O
ring seal and straight thread
brass valve fits all sizes.
Model
Nominal
Capacity
in lbs.
UL Rating
Sentinel
5
5
5BC
Sentinel
10
10
10BC
Sentinel
15
15
10BC
Sentinel
20
20
10BC
4.
272
WATER MIST
EXTINGUISHER
W
ater mist extinguisher
. U
nits shipped empty.
Construction:
Non
magnetic cylinder and misting
nozzle.
Model
Nominal Capacity
UL Rating
272
2
1/2
gallon
2AC
5.
GALAXY
& 496
EXTINGUISHERS
REGULAR DRY CHEMICAL
These models contain a siliconized sodium bicarbonate base, the traditional dry chemical.
Non
toxic.
Construction:
Heavy
duty steel cylinder with rugged metal valve and siphon tube with
replaceable valve stem seal, visual pressure gauge pull pin and upright squeeze grip.
Model
Nominal Capacity
in lbs.
UL Rating
Galaxy
2
1/2
2
1/2
10BC
Galaxy
5
5
10 BC
Galaxy
5
1/2
5
1/2
4
0BC
Galaxy
6
6
40BC
Galaxy
10
10
40BC OR 60BC
Galaxy
20
20
120BC
Galaxy
50
50
160BC
6
.
MERCURY EXTINGUISHERS
–
HALOTRON
®
AGENT
This model contains the clean extinguishing agent Halotron
® 1, which is EPA
approved,
government
accepted and specified. Electrically non
conductive.
Construction:
Drawn steel
cylinder with steel siphon tubes, power cone discharge stream, upright squeeze grip visual
pressure gauge and corrosion
resistant paint f
inish.
Model
Nominal Capacity
in lbs.
UL Rating
Mercury
2
1/2
2
1/2
2BC
Mercury 5
5
5 BC
Mercury 1
1
11
1A
-
10BC
Mercury
15
1/2
15
1/2
2A
10BC
7.
SATURN EXTINGUISHERS
CLASS K WET CHEMICAL
A low “pH” potassium acetate solution is discharged in a fine mist that provides excellent
range
while preventing splashing a
nd creating an effective saponification foam
type blanket necessary
for suppressing liquid cooking media fires
.
Construction:
Stainless steel cylinder with protective
nozzle tip orifice seal and non
metallic nozzle tip finger guard. Industry standard horn
and nozzle
design. Name plate shows only the class “K” symbol.
Model
Nominal Capacity
UL Rating
Saturn 15
1.8 gal
lon
CLASS K
Saturn 25
2.5 gal
lon
CLASS K
2.2
MOUNTING BRACKETS
A.
Mounting Brackets
: Manufacturer’s standard galvanized steel, designed to secure fire extinguisher to wall
or structure, of sizes
re
quired for
types and capacities of fire extinguishers indicated, with plated or baked
enamel finish
PART 3: EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine fire extinguishers for proper charging and tagging.
B.
Remove and replace defective, damaged or undercharged fire extinguishers.
C.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2
INSTALLATION
A.
General: Install fire extinguishers and mounting brackets in locations indicated and in
compliance with
requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.
Link to Submittal
Link to Catalog Page
Link to MSDS
Link to Warranty