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Euronorm
CO2 Extinguishers
Extinguishment without ancillary damage
Product Details
Extinguishing gases are used to avoid any
ancillary damage. Since the use of the very
CO2 is very suitable for application at
plants with expensive and valuable
environmentally unfriendly halon-gas is
equipment, e.g. switch boards, electric
forbidden, CO2 is the most popular
plants, telephone exchanges and in
extinguishing gas for use in portable
museums. Especially applicable when
extinguishers.
ancillary damage is unacceptable
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Advantages of Knowsley CO2 extinguishers
Models Available
Tropical Charge
As the high temperature in tropical
EN3 approved
Non-magnetic CO2 Extinguisher
circumstances causes a higher pressure in
The AK5 is also available as a non-magnetic
the cylinder, Knowsley also deliver CO2
Approved in accordance with the Marine
type for installation in MRI rooms in
extinguishers with a tropical charge. In
Equipment Directive (M.E.D.)
hospitals or for militairy use (e.g.
these types the normal charge of 2 kg is
CE approved
minesweepers). All metal parts are replaced
replaced by a charge of 1,8 kg. The normal
Suitable for use in the proximity of live
by stainless steel accessories. The bracket is
charge of 5 kg is replaced by 4,5 kg.
electrical equipment
also made of stainless steel. Of course we
Extinguishment without ancillary damage
are willing to send you more information
about this type when required.
Ergonomic light alloy cylinders
Can be used at very low temperatures
(-30° C)
AK2 With Swivel
The AK2 type extinguisher is also available
High quality hose (high pressure)
in a special design for application in very
Each cylinder is approved individually on
small rooms. This CO2 extinguisher is
provided with a swivel discharge horn. The
strength
maximum width of this type (AK2-Z) is only
Very safe, high test pressure: 250 bar
165 mm.
All Knowsley extinguishers are marked
with the‘steering wheel’ in accordance
with the Marine Equipment Directive.
Construction
Knowsley is fully ISO9001 and AQAP110
certified.
Knowsley CO2 extinguishers are
manufactured of light alloy cylinders and
available with contents of 2 and 5 kg. Both
types are fitted with well-shaped brass
The Extinguisher Agent
squeeze-valves.
Carbon Dioxide is an inert gas which
disappears into the atmosphere leaving
CO2 extinguishers are
suitable for B fires, and on fires in live
behind no visible trace or residue. It causes
electrical equipment. The AK2 type is a
no damage, is a non-conductor of electricity
small fire extinguisher with a
and is frost free. CO2 will not spoil
discharge horn, directly fitted to the
foodstuffs, drinks or beverages.
squeeze-valve.
The AK5 extinguisher is an extinguisher for
industrial protection. Fitted with a high
pressure hose and a special
discharge horn. All Knowsley CO2
extinguishers are inclusive a bracket.
Technical Data
Approvals
All Knowsley extinguishers are approved
by the Dutch Ministry of Interior Affairs in
Table 1. Technical Data
accordance with EN3-standards.
AK2
AK2-Z
AK5
All Knowsley extinguishers are CE
approved in accordance with the Pressure
Class A
−
−
−
Class B
34 B
34 B
89 B
Class C
−
−
−
°C
-30/+60
-30/+60
-30/+60
Max. Height
mm
520
520
675
Max. Width
mm
310
165
250
Cilinder Diameter
mm
117
117
152
Weight, Charged
Kg
6.2
6.3
13.9
Charge
Kg
2 (1,8*)
2 (1,8*)
5 (4,5*)
Test Pressure
Bar
310
310
310
Working Pressure 20°C
Bar
65
65
65
Discharge Time 20°C
s
16
16
14
Throw Range
m
1
2
1
Hose Length
mm
−
−
1300
Code numbers, Regular
8902.220
8902.239
8902.657
Code number, Tropical Charge
8902.218
8902.760
8902.631
Fire Rating
Temperature Range *
Equipment Directive (PED).
All Knowsley extinguishers are marked
with the ‘steering wheel’ in accordance
with the Marine Equipment Directive.
Knowsley is certified to ISO9001 and
Saval is certified to ISO9001 and
AQAP110.
* Tropical Charge
Need more information? Please contact us!
About the SK FireSafety Group
We can imagine that you still have some
The SK Fire & Security Group was
questions about you own specific situation
established at the start of 2010 to bring
after reading this leaflet. Our colleagues
together the unique skills of both Knowsley
from the export department will be
SK Limited and Saval BV . This complements
pleased to help you by making a good
the close synergy of the two Companies who have successfully worked together as sisters for
choice for your kind of risk.
more than 25 years, providing complete fire fighting solutions to a global client base.
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