The powder type fire extinguisher shall be a portable fire-fighting unit designed for controlling small fires involving commonly encountered combustible materials and electrical equipment. It shall be suitable for installation in laboratories, workshops, STEM labs, maker spaces and educational institutions.
Key Specifications:
Type: Portable dry powder fire extinguisher.
Capacity: 2 kg.
Extinguishing Agent: Dry chemical powder.
Suitable Fire Classes: Appropriate for Class A, B and C fires, as applicable to the supplied extinguishing agent.
Suitable for electrical equipment fires within the manufacturer's specified safe-use conditions.
Cylinder: Durable steel or equivalent pressure-rated construction.
Discharge: Controlled discharge through a suitable nozzle/hose.
Operating Mechanism: Manual lever-operated type.
Safety: Safety pin and tamper/seal arrangement shall be provided.
Pressure Indication: Pressure gauge shall be provided where applicable.
Handle: Ergonomic carrying and operating handle.
Suitable mounting arrangement/bracket shall be provided where applicable.
Suitable for laboratories, workshops, classrooms and electrical/electronics work areas.
Suitable for STEM laboratories, maker spaces and educational institutions.
Suitable for school, college, ITI, polytechnic and engineering laboratory use.
Extinguisher shall be clearly labelled with operating instructions and fire-class information.
Safety and operating instructions shall be permanently marked on the cylinder.
Cylinder shall have appropriate corrosion-resistant/protective coating.
Suitable inspection, testing and maintenance information shall be provided.
The extinguisher shall comply with applicable Indian fire-safety standards and certification requirements.
The unit shall be new, unused, properly charged and supplied with valid inspection/manufacturing details.