Description & Overview
FirePause ABC Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher – 9 kg
The FirePause 9 kg ABC Dry Powder Extinguisher is the go-to heavy-duty portable unit for large-area fire protection. With a fire rating of 4A 144B, it is one of the most powerful portable ABC extinguishers available for industrial and commercial premises.
Key Features
- Agent: Mono Ammonium Phosphate (MAP 40%) – tackles Class A, B, C, and electrical fires
- Fire Rating: 4A 144B (BIS IS:15683:2018)
- Discharge Range: 5–6 metres
- Discharge Time: Approximately 20–25 seconds
- Body: Heavy-gauge mild steel cylinder, seamless, red powder-coated
- Valve: Heavy-duty brass squeeze-grip valve with pressure gauge
- Certification: BIS ISI Marked – IS:15683:2018
- Mounting: Floor-stand bracket or wall bracket (both supplied)
Ideal Applications
- Industrial plants, factories, and warehouses
- Large commercial buildings, malls, and multiplexes
- Fuel storage yards and chemical processing units
- Generator rooms and transformer yards
Technical Specifications
ParameterSpecificationCapacity9 kgWorking Pressure15 barOperating Temperature–10°C to +60°CWeight (filled)Approx. 13.5 kgStandardIS:15683:2018Mandatory annual inspection and refilling. NBCand TAC compliant for industrial premises.
Common Safety Queries
How often should extinguishers be serviced?
For optimal safety, commercial extinguishers should be inspected monthly and professionally serviced annually as per strict fire safety standards.
What is the lifespan of a fire extinguisher?
Most dry chemical extinguishers last between 10-12 years if maintained correctly, but the propellant and cylinder integrity must be checked regularly.