Fire Extinguishers and Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

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Specialty Installations is your source for fire extinguishers and fire extinguisher cabinets.

Class A Fires Paper, wood, cloth, etc. Where quenching by water or insulating by general purpose dry chemical fire extinguishers is effective.

Class B Fires Burning liquids (Gasoline, oils, cooking fats, etc.) Where smothering action is required.

Class C Fires Fire in live electrical equipment (Motors, switches, appliances, etc.) Where a non-conductive extinguishing agent is required.

Class K Fires Cooking Media.

MP, HT and DC SERIES

MP SERIES Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical

These fire extinguishers 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 as a non-conductor of electricity, is effective on Class C fires involving live electrical equipment.

DC SERIES Regular Dry Chemical

These fire extinguishers contain specially siliconized sodium bicarbonate powder with free flowing and non-caking additives, suitable for fire in flammable liquids, and energized electrical equipment. NOTE: Since as of July 1, 1998, all new extinguishers installed in restaurant kitchens must be K class rated, the DC Series no longer is recommended for use in kitchen areas.All multi-purpose, regular or dry chemical units feature: Heavy Duty DOT Steel Cylinders, Rugged Metal Valves and Siphon Tubes, Replaceable Molded Valve Stem Seals, Corrosion and Impact Resistant Polyester/Epoxy Paint Finish, Pull Pin-Upright Squeeze Grip Operation, Approved to -65ºF, Non-Toxic and Pressure Gauges.

HT SERIES

Halotron I Halotron I is an EPA approved clean agent which discharges as a rapidly evaporating liquid, leaving no residue. It effectively extinguishes Class A, B and Cfires and is intended for use in areas formerly protected by Halon 1211.

WC 2-1/2, WC 6L SERIES Fire Extinguishers

WC 2½ and WC 6L SERIES

WC SERIES Wet Chemical

Wet Chemical fire extinguishers are designed specifically for kitchen grease fire hazards and meet the new K class listing now required for all extinguishers installed in restaurant kitchens. They contain a special potassium acetate based, low PH agent, which leaves no chemical residue to clean up. The spray applicator wand keeps the operator at a safe distance from the fire (shipped charged).

PW 2-1/2, WM 2-1/2 SERIES Fire Extinguishers

PW 2½ and WM 2½ SERIES

PW SERIES Pressurized Water

This fire extinguishers is ideally suited for all industrial and commercial applications, where easy to use, positive on-off operation is important. Water is used as the extinguishing agent, making it highly effective on deep seated Class A fires (shipped empty).

WM SERIES Water Mist

This unit is designed for use wherever there is a Class A hazard near electrical equipment and the environment is of paramount concern. The extinguishing agent is de-ionized water, and the wand provides greatest operator safety. There is no risk of electrical conductivity or thermal or static shock. Ideal for use in health care, data processing, telecommunication, MRI and clean room facilities. (shipped empty)

CD SERIES

CD SERIES Carbon Dioxide

These fire extinguishers contain liquid carbon dioxide under pressure. It is discharged as a white cloud of “snow”, which effectively smothers a fire. Carbon dioxide is a clean, non-conductor of electricity for Class B and C fires. Absolutely Rust-Free Aluminum Cylinders.

Standard Brackets

Optional Brackets

*NOTE: Standard brackets are included with all fire extinguishers at no additional cost. It specified, optional brackets are only available at additional cost. All the standard and optional brackets are designed to accommodate Larsen’s fire extinguishers. While most comparably sized fire extinguishers usually will function with the brackets above, Larsen’s cannot assume responsibility for variations in cylinder dimensions among various fire extinguisher suppliers.

Exclusive Options For Extinguisher, Hose, And Valve Cabinets

VIGILANTE ALARM

Larsen’s exclusive Vigilante Alarm provides additional protection for a cabinet’s life safety contents. The Vigilante can reduce theft losses, help to prolong extinguisher life, and safeguard fire department valves, fire hose, and other equipment. It is constructed of high impact plastic, is plunger activated and includes a heavy-duty 9 volt battery as standard equipment. The on/off jack provides for convenient servicing of the cabinet’s contents by authorized personnel.

DIE-CUT LETTERING

Die-cut lettering are state of the art for precise cabinet identification and have replaced silk screen lettering as the industry standard. They are available in standard colors of red, black, or white and the standard designs of vertical, horizontal, or type A – for both direct and indirect application. A selection of the more popular styles is pictured below. Custom lettering, special colors, and pictorial graphics are also available, if specified.

VERTICAL
DIE-CUT LETTERS

HORIZONTAL
DIE-CUT LETTERS

TYPE A
DIE-CUT LETTERS

INTERNATIONAL
EXTINGUISHER
SYMBOL

“FIRE” HANDLE

Larsen’s die cast “FIRE” handle is an attractive identification option. The raised letters are flush with the face of the handle, and the size makes it interchangeable with Larsen’s standard pull handle. The standard style is pictured at the right, and the optional red, black, and white handles are pictured at left.

FIRE handles in red, black or white

2409-R2
SOLID DOOR

RECESSED HANDLE

Larsen’s zinc alloy, recessed handle is available with Solid, H-Duo, V-Duo, or Gemini Doors. This recessed handle must be specified with 4″ projecting cabinet trims in order for the cabinet to comply with ADA wall projection guidelines.

2409-R2
V-DUO DOOR

DECALS

Clear background
available with black,
red, or white letters.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER HORIZONTAL DECAL

ENGRAVED LETTERING

Without backfill
or with black, red,
or white backfill.

ENGRAVED LETTERING

SIGNS

PTD-182

PTD-108

PWM-108

BL-108

DETENTION LOCKS AND KEYS

Larsen’s cabinets for detention facilities can be supplied with a wide variety of security locks and keys. These locks can be either provided and installed by Larsen’s or furnished by others and installed by Larsen’s. For cabinets in high security areas. Larsen’s can supply the HSL II Deadlock or HSL III Latch. These mechanical locks have paracentric keys with the standard keyway. For cabinets in medium or low security areas, Larsen’s can supply the MSL Cylinder Lock with the standard keyway. If facility-specific locks and/or keyways are required, please contact the factory. Larsen’s supplied locks are pictured below.

HSL II Deadlock HSL III Latch MSL Cylinder Lock

Wall installations and trim projections

NOTE: “FS” models denote Larsen’s “Flame-Shield” fire-rated cabinets. When specifying Larsen’s “Flame-Shield” fire-rated cabinet option for the Architectural Series, refer to the dimension chart above on this page and select from the models with an “FS” prefix. For complete details see the “Flame-Shield” option.

*Inside box depth is 4½” when supplied with aluminum door and trim. The AL2409-5R has a 1¼” square trim.

Trimless cabinets must be installed before drywall because their plaster stops must be behind the drywall. Trimless are not recommended for block wall installation.

Deduct ¾” from H x W dimensions for cabinets with aluminum door and trim. This does not apply to “FS” fire-rated option.

To comply with ADA wall projection guidelines, this cabinet must be mounted with its leading edge at or below 27″ from the finished floor.

To comply with ADA wall projection guidelines, this cabinet must be specified with Larsen’s recessed handle.

Model Number	Nominal Capacity	Shipping Weight	Cylinder Diameter	Overall Height	Overall Width	UL Rating	Standard Bracket*	Optional Bracket*
MP2½ MP5 MP5-A MP6 MP10 MP20	2½ lbs. 5 lbs. 5 lbs. 6 lbs. 10 lbs. 20 lbs.	5½ lbs. 9¼ lbs. 9¼ lbs. 12¾ lbs. 18 lbs. 38 lbs.	3 in. 4¼ in. 4¼ in. 5 in. 5 in. 7 in.	15½ in. 15¼ in. 15¼ in. 16 in. 20 in. 23¼ in.	5¾ in. 7¼ in. 7¼ in. 7¾ in. 7¾ in. 10¼ in.	1A-10B:C 2A-10B:C 3A-40B:C 3A-40B:C 4A-80B:C 20A-120B:C	817 1521 1521 5525 546 577	860 B-2, 818, 821, 860 821, 860, 818 808, 862 B-2, 846, 862 864
DC5 DC6 DC10 DC20	5½ lbs. 6 lbs. 10 lbs. 20 lbs.	9½ lbs. 13 lbs. 18 lbs. 38 lbs.	4¼ in. 5 in. 5 in. 7 in.	15¼ in. 16¼ in. 20 in. 23¼ in.	7¼ in. 8½ in. 7¾ in. 10¼ in.	40B:C 40B:C 60B:C 120B:C	1521 546 546 577	B2, 818, 821, 860 808, 862 B-2, 846, 862 864
WC-6L WC2½	6 liters 2½ gal.	23 lbs. 34 lbs.	7 in. 7 in.	25 in. 24½ in.	9 in. 9 in.	2A:K 2A:K	1007 1007	B1 864
PW2½	2½ gal.	7½ lbs.	7 in.	24½ in.	9 in.	2A	1007	B1, 864
WM2½	2½ gal.	9 lbs.	7 in.	26 in.	11 in.	2A:C	1007	864
CD5 CD1O CD15 CD20	5 lbs. 10 lbs. 15 lbs. 20 lbs.	14 lbs. 28¼ lbs. 37¾ lbs. 50¾ lbs.	5¼ in. 7 in. 7 in. 8 in.	17¾ in. 24 in. 30 in. 30 in.	8¼ in. 12 in. 12 in. 13 in.	5-B:C 10-B:C 10-B:C 10-B:C	546 575 575 577	862 864 864 864
HT2½ HT5 HT11 HT15½	2½ lbs. 5 lbs. 11 lbs. 15½ lbs.	5¼ lbs. 9½ lbs. 22½ lbs. 27½ lbs.	3 in. 4¼ in. 6 in. 6 in.	15½ in. 15¼ in. 21 in. 21 in.	5½ in. 5¾ in. 9¼ in. 9¼ in.	2B:C 5B:C 1A:10B:C 2A:10B:C	817 818 883 883	860 860 862 862

THE LARSEN-LOC® DOOR STYLE OPTION:

In 1997, Larsen’s was proud to present the industry with a truly innovative and contemporary approach to the option of equipping a cabinet door with a cylinder lock. The LARSEN-LOC® was the first system to provide the protection of a locked cabinet without requiring the breaking of glass to gain access to the fire extinguisher or other life safety contents. By specifying the LARSEN-LOC®, access to a locked cabinet became totally independent of the desired door style and glazing. Cabinet access for the first time no longer required destruction of the glazing.

Since there is no glass to break, the specification of LARSEN-LOC® has quickly replaced the traditional “Break Glass” door description. This steel cam lock-based design clearly has created a new industry standard. During an emergency, it permits opening of the cabinet door by pulling sharply on the handle. Yet the LARSEN-LOC® also is secure enough to deter the vandalism typically associated with standard pull handles. To specify a built-in cylinder lock system that genuinely optimizes protection and safety, designate the LARSEN-LOC® in combination with any desired door style and glazing option (see below for the options.) The Solid Door with LARSEN-LOC® also can be specified as anInstitutional Door (emergency access only with a key) by deleting the pull handle and decal.

LARSEN-LOC® ADVANTAGES:

Specific instructions and uncomplicated design provide the best deterrent against tampering or unauthorized cabinet entry when compared to those systems that still require destruction of the glazing.
Factory applied lettering reads: “IN CASE OF FIRE ONLY – PULL FIRMLY ON HANDLE”.
During an emergency, it saves critical seconds by eliminating the two stage process of first breaking the glass and then reaching into the cabinet around the broken glass to operate the locking mechanism.
Combines the option to lock the cabinet with the flexibility to specify whatever door style and glazing options are desired.
Eliminates the need for the traditional glass breaker bar – or even more importantly, if the breaker is missing, the dangerous use of substitutes such as hands, shoes, etc.
Eliminates the need for other unproven and expensive glass breaking methods currently on the market.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) GUIDELINES FOR
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS AND FIRE HOSE/VALVE CABINETS

The following guidelines should be used when fire extinguisher cabinets, fire hose/valve cabinets, and other fire protection cabinets are located in public accommodations and commercial facilities subject to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

WALL PROJECTIONS
ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) specify that objects projecting from walls with their leading edges between 27″ and 80″ above the finished floor shall protrude no more than 4″ into walks, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Objects mounted with their leading edges at or below 27″ may protrude any amount.

Most semi-recessed fire protection cabinets have 2-1/2″ return trims which comply with ADAAG. However, certain limited wall depths may require the specifier to consider return trims which project 4″. If this occurs in a location subject to ADAAG and the cabinet must be mounted with its leading edge more than 27″ above the finished floor, the 4″ projecting trim must be specified with Larsen’s recessed handle (see the “Exclusive Options for Extinguisher Cabinets” snapshot). Semi-recessed cabinets with 4-1/2″ return trims do not comply with ADAAG, unless they can be mounted with their leading edges at or below 27″ above the finished floor.

Larsen’s surface-mounted cabinets project more than 4″ from the wall. To comply with ADAAG, these units must be mounted with their leading edges at or below 27″ from the finished floor. If this is not possible, these units may have to be changed to recessed or semi-recessed cabinets which do comply with ADAAG or relocated in areas not subject to ADAAG.

Larsen’s recessed and trimless “bubble” cabinets (Cameo and Vista Series) project no more that 4″ from the finished wall and comply with ADAAG. Larsen’s semi-recessed and surface-mounted Cameo and Vista cabinets’ project more than 4″ from the wall, and compliance with ADAAG depends on location and installation issues discussed in the above paragraph. Please refer to the “Fire Extinguisher Cabinets; Cameo Series and Vista Series” profiles to identify these specific Cameo and Vista Series cabinets.

MOUNTING HEIGHTS
ADA Guidelines specify reach ranges for building occupants who require access to equipment such as fire extinguishers and other fire safety devices.

For an unobstructed approach, the maximum forward reach to this equipment (for example, the fire extinguisher handle) is 48″ above the floor. The maximum side reach for such an approach is 54″. The actual mounting heights for cabinets housing this equipment can be determined by reviewing the exact dimensions of the specified cabinet and the positioning of the fire equipment within that cabinet. Please note that these ADAAG reach range requirements fall with the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) guidelines. The NFPA guidelines state that the distance from the floor to the top of the fire extinguisher to be no more than 5 feet.

SIGNAGE AND OPERATING MECHANISMS
At the present time, raised and brailled characters or other special ADA signage are not required for fire protection cabinets. In addition, the controls, handles, and other operating mechanisms for fire protection cabinet doors presently are not covered by ADA Accessibility Guidelines for hardware.

Please note that many ADA Guidelines for fire protection cabinets are not clearly defined and may be subject to change through the court system or other mediation methods. (credit: Larsen’s)