SECTION 10 44 16 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 RELATED SECTIONS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, 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 cabinet 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 WARRANTY 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 fit and function. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. JL Industries, Inc. 4450 W 78th St Circle, Bloomington MN 55435. 800-554-6077, fax: 952-835-2218, email: sales@jlindustries.com. B. FIRE 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 stainless 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 2-1/2E 2-1/2 1A-10BC Cosmic 5E 5 3A-40BC Cosmic 6E 6 3A-40BC Cosmic 10E 10 4A-80BC Cosmic 20E 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 Water mist extinguisher. Units 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. Nontoxic. 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 40BC 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 finish. Model Nominal Capacity in lbs. UL Rating Mercury 2-1/2 2-1/2 2BC Mercury 5 5 5 BC Mercury 11 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 and 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 gallon CLASS K Saturn 25 2.5 gallon 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 required for types and capacities of fire extinguishers indicated, with plated or bakedenamel 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