THE WORLD’S FIRST LITHIUM BATTERY FIRE EXTINGUISHER A
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Li Batteries
FIRECHAMPION
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CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Fire Champion Overview Lith-EX Extinguisher Technical Data Information Fire Classes Testing, Certification and Approvals Typical Battery Ratings Lith-EX User Instructions MSDS Information FAQ
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1. FIRE CHAMPION OVERVIEW Fire Champion high performance extinguishers are designed to target high risk fires of a limited size. They are ideally suited to confined spaces such as homes, hotel rooms, vehicles, public transport, aviation, marine or leisure and dedicated processes where in all instances fires need to be suppressed in their infancy before developing into a fully established fire. Fire Champion extinguishers are manufactured in Great Britain which ensures complete control over the quality of the finished product.Together, with our technical expertise and support, Fire Champion extinguishers are a safe and reliable choice. As you would expect from a UK company that is committed to quality, we adhere to the relevant industry standards. Fire Champion extinguishers are maintenance free and have a 3 year service life. The aerosols use an environmentally friendly extinguishing agent called AVD-Li which is made from naturally occurring vermiculite and is propelled using nitrogen.
Laptops
Magnesium
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Mobile Phones
Domestic
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Titanium
Automotive
Aluminium CNC Machines
Marine
Recycling
Aviation
Trains & Buses
GOODWIN GROUP
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Environmentally Friendly
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2. LITH-EX EXTINGUISHER E
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Lith-EX extinguishers are ideally suited for Lithium battery fires such as those which may occur with personal electronic devices, for example, mobile phones and tablets. It can also be used to protect against fires where batteries are under charge, and where batteries are stored for example goods distribution, battery collection bins, battery recycling locations, public services, battery charging stations and many other scenarios.
• Tested in accordance with ZSW protocol for Li batteries up to 60 Wh • Safe for use on electrical equipment 35 kV Dielectric test approved • Extinguishes Class A fires • AVD-Li Extinguishing Agent • Nitrogen propellant • 11 bar low pressure classified • Controlled discharge & easy to operate • Factory sealed – stored pressure • Maintenance free • Environmentally friendly • Non toxic • 3 year service life • Light weight aluminium body • 400ml capacity (450g)
Laptops Laptops
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Mobile Mobile Phones Phones
Domestic Domestic
Ti
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Titanium Titanium
Automotive Automotive
Aluminium Aluminium CNC CNC Machines Machines
Marine Marine
Recycling Recycling
Aviation Aviation
Environmentally Friendly
Trains Trains & & Buses Buses
Industrial Industrial
3. TECHNIC AL DATA Model
LITH-EX
Capacity
400 ml
Total Capacity of Canister
794 ml
Weight of Product Total Weight Total Height Total Width
up to 450g up to 625g (excluding clip) 300mm canister 65mm inc handle 95mm
Min. Working temp.
5 °C
Max. Working temp.
+ 50 °C
Approx. Discharge Time
up to 35 Secs
Approx. Discharge Range
up to 2.0 metres
Cylinder Test Pressure
11 bar
Extinguishing Agent
AVD-Li
Propellant
Nitrogen
The manufacturer and supplier reserve the right to change the design and/or specification without prior notice.
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4. FIRE CLASSES LITHIUM B ATTERY FIRES Lithium batteries present a more frequent fire hazard each day as the number of consumer and industrial goods powered by Lithium batteries increases. Although the risk of a Lithium battery fire is not widely considered, the potential for a fire exists in many everyday situations.
The typical mechanisms that cause a fire to start in a Lithium battery are as follows: • • •
Physical damage / impact Over charging Heat exposure
If any of the three above mechanisms become critical, the electrolyte in the battery cell will start a chemical reaction that produces flammable gases and when the critical oxygen gas mix is reached with sufficient internal heat generation the device will burst into flames.
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A few examples of typical consumer goods and industrial goods that are classified as a fire hazard include: • Mobile phones and portable computing equipment • Children’s toys • Electric bikes and scooters • Radio controlled vehicles, watercraft, aircraft • Power tools • Radio communication equipment • Health service and hospital monitoring and test equipment This risk is further exacerbated by low quality and poorly manufactured batteries coming from low cost countries, most frequently in Asia. The overcharge protection is often not present on these batteries and the quality of manufacture renders them more prone to failure due to physical impact or damage. Testing has shown that typical water, powder and foam extinguishing agents are not effective in extinguishing Lithium battery fires. Testing has proven Lith-EX to be effective in suppressing and extinguishing Lithium battery fires in line with a test protocol developed by battery testing experts ZSW GmbH.
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Where does a safety case exist to justify the installation of Lith-EX aerosol extinguishers? Lithium batteries are being used more and more extensively around the home, in mobile phones, childrens toys, tablets and laptops, they tend to be charged overnight quite often in the bedroom. Cordless tools and many other items of rechargeable equipment are becoming more popular and the risk of damage or overcharge is always a concern. Each of these pieces of equipment has the potential to overheat and become a serious fire hazard. A quick, portable extinguisher which is effective against a Lithium battery fire is essential; Fire Champion is the ideal product. There are also many public places where there is a risk of a Lithium battery fire, for example, areas where there are large gatherings of people in confined spaces. Evacuation of the area is often difficult or even impossible, such as on an aircraft.
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5. TESTING, CERTIFIC ATION AND APPROVALS LITHIUM B ATTERY TEST Lithium battery extinguishing performance verified in accordance with 60 Wh test protocol developed by Zentrum fur Sonnenenergie-und Wasserstoff-Forschung (ZSW) GmbH. LITH-EX
Rated: PASS
3535 kV kV Dielectric test DIELECTRIC TEST Independently tested in accordance with BS EN 3-7:2008 LITH-EX Rated: PASS A: Ordinary combustibles COMBUSTIBLES Class CLASS A: ORDINARY AVD-Li extinguishing agent has been independently tested and accredited to 21A when applied from a 9 Litre extinguisher in accordance with BS EN 3-7:2008. Class A is probably the most common type of fire. They occur when materials become heated to their ignition temperature and will continue to burn as long as there is heat, oxygen and fuel available. Materials involved in these types of fires include paper, wood, textiles, rubber, some plastics and other organic carbon based compounds. Manufactured in accordance to BS6165:2002 for aerosol fire extinguishers.
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6. TYPIC AL B ATTERY RATINGS
Mobile Phones
Laptops/Tablets
Portable Power Packs/Rechargers
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Example
Chemistry
Type
Voltage V
Current mAh
Watt hours Wh
Nokia Lumia 520
Lithium ion
Cell
3.7
1,320
4.9
Samsung Galaxy S3
Lithium ion
Cell
3.7
2,100
7.8
IPhone 5
Lithium ion
Pouch
3.8
1,440
5.5
BlackBerry Q10
Lithium ion
Cell
3.7
2,250
8.3
Huawei
Lithium Polymer
Pouch
3.8
2,680
10.2
MacBook air
Lithium Polymer
Cell
7.3
7,200
54
Asus A42JE
Lithium ion
Cell
10.8
5,200
56.2
Samsung Galaxy Tab2
Lithium ion
Pouch
3.7
4,000
14.8
MacBook Pro
Lithium Polymer
Cell
11.2
6,600
54.5
Dell Studio 17
Lithium ion
Cell
11.1
5,200
57.7
HP 250 G3
Lithium ion
Cell
14.4
2,600
37.4
Dell inspiron 13R
Lithium ion
Cell
11.1
4,400
48.8
Asus A56 Ultrabook
Lithium ion
Cell
14.4
2,600
37.4
Advent laptop battery
Lithium ion
Cell
14.4
2,200
31.7
Duracell PowerBank
Lithium ion
Cell
5
6,800
34.0
UBP0105A Power bank
Lithium ion
Cell
5
3,000
15.0
Power bank 1A USB
Lithium ion
Cell
5
5,200
26.0
2-power portable charger
Lithium ion
Cell
5
3,200
16.0
Huawei Power Bank
Lithium ion
Cell
5
13,000
65.0
Xiaomi Pocket Mobile Power
Lithium ion
Cell
5.1
10,000
51.0
Samsung TSST Portable Charger
Lithium Polymer
Cell
5
10,000
50.0
Ecig Batteries
Remote Control Toys/Drones
Power Tools
Kanger EMOW
Lithium ion
Cell
3.7 - 4.8
400
3 -15
Kanger E-vod
Lithium ion
Cell
3.7
1000
3 -15
Aspire CF MAXX
Lithium ion
Cell
4.2
3000
5-50
Innokin MVP 3 Pro
Lithium ion
Cell
3.7
4500
60
Bebop 2 Drone battery
Lithium Polymer
Cell
11.1
2,700
30.0
Phantom drone battery
Lithium Polymer
Cell
11.1
2,200
24.4
RC Car battery
Lithium Polymer
Pouch
7.4
5,800
42.9
Transmitter battery
Lithium Polymer
Pouch
11.1
2,600
28.9
Receiver Pack battery
Lithium Polymer
Cell
7.4
1,000
7.4
RC boat battery
Lithium polymer
Pouch
3.7
650
2.4
RC Helicopter
Lithium Polymer
Pouch
3.7
240
0.9
RC helicopter
Lithium Polymer
Pouch
7.4
900
6.7
RC Car battery
Lithium Polymer
Pouch
11.1
5,000
55.5
RC Car battery
Lithium Polymer
Cell
7.4
5,200
38.5
Bosch cordless tool battery
Lithium ion
Cell
14
2,000
28.0
Makitia cordless tool battery
Lithium ion
Cell
18
1,500
27.0
Dyson cordless vacume cleaner
Lithium ion
Cell
14.8
1,300
19.2
Dewalt cordless tool battery
Lithium ion
Cell
18
1,500
27.0
Hitachi Power tool battery
Lithium ion
Cell
18
4,000
72.0
Draper Power tool battery
Lithium ion
Cell
18
2,200
39.6
Ryobi Power tool battery
Lithium ion
Cell
18
3,000
54.0
Black and Decker
Lithium ion
Cell
18
1,700
30.6
Qualcast Power Tool
Lithium ion
Cell
10.8
1,000
10.8
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7. LITH-EX USER INSTRUCTIONS Fire Champion Products: LITH-EX Aerosol Extinguisher INSTALLATION & USE OF YOUR EXTINGUISHER IN CASE OF FIRE 1. Get everybody out and well clear of danger. 2. Always call the fire brigade by dialling 999. 3. Close all doors on your way out. Do not stop to collect personal belongings. 4. REMEMBER- Personal safety comes first. 5. If the fire is small enough use your Fire Champion Extinguisher. NOTE- If you cannot approach the fire within 6 to 8 feet it is too large. FIGHTING THE FIRE Lith-EX Fire Extinguishers are safe to use on all small personal devices. For details of fire fighting classification see your extinguisher. 1. Check on the product label the fire classification/type of the extinguisher is appropriate for the fire being targeted. 2. Shake before use then remove yellow safety wedge/safety pin. 3. Holding the extinguisher UPRIGHT, aim at base of the fire from 6 to 8 feet, and press the lever. 4. Sweep from side to side to cover the complete area of the fire. 5. Release lever to stop flow - check for any glowing embers 6. Leave the area and ventilate - Fire can give off toxic fumes.
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INSTALLATION Always mount your extinguisher securely using the bracket provided. Site the extinguisher where it can be seen, near likely sources of fire. MOST IMPORTANTLY site it where it can be reached easily in case of fire, always ensuring that the user is between the route to safety and the fire. NEVER ALLOW THE FIRE TO BE BETWEEN YOU AND THE EXIT. In the Home In the hallway or landing, in the kitchen, ideally have at least one extinguisher on each floor. In the Garage On the wall at shoulder height - near the doorway. In the Car Inside the car in the driver’s or passenger’s footwell. Not in the boot searching the boot for your extinguisher will waste valuable time. In the Boat Somewhere protected from splashing but readily to hand such as inside the hatch or companion way. In the Caravan Near the doorway, ensuring that the extinguisher is readily accessible and protected from accidental damage. WARNINGS Do not fight fire involving mains or bottled gas. If possible shut off the gas at source and evacuate immediately - warn the fire brigade that gas is involved.
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MAINTENANCE Factory Sealed Units Your Fire Champion extinguisher requires very little maintenance but should be checked at regular intervals as follows: 1. Check that the tamper seal tie and yellow wedge are in position and intact. 2. Ensure that the nozzle is not obstructed. 3. If your extinguisher is fitted with a pressure gauge check that the pointer is in the green section (at reference temperature 20 degrees C/68 degrees F). Refillable Units Your Fire Champion extinguisher is NOT refillable, it is one time use only. NOTE - DO NOT PRE-TEST YOUR EXTINGUISHER. THIS WILL RENDER IT INOPERATIVE. If you have any queries contact the Customer services department at Dupré Minerals Ltd. (Telephone +44 (0) 1782 383124)
8. MSDS INFORMATION For technical data and MSDS information please go to www.firechampion.com REMEMBER •
DO NOT TEST
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ALWAYS USE UPRIGHT
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ALWAYS KEEP IN BRACKET
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PROTECT FROM ROUGH USAGE
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9. FAQ WHAT IS A FIRE CHAMPION EXTINGUISHER? It is an aerosol that is a self contained extinguishing unit which contains Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion extinguishing agent used in conjunction with a propellant. WHAT IS AQUEOUS VERMICULITE DISPERSION? Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD) fire extinguishing agent is a new, revolutionary technology that has key benefits over existing solutions utilising fixed and portable delivery techniques. AVD is an aqueous dispersion of Vermiculite that can be deployed as a mist. Vermiculite is the name given to a group of hydrated laminar minerals which are Aluminium-Iron-Magnesium Silicates. Raw vermiculite consists of thin, flat flakes containing microscopic layers of water. HOW DOES IT EXTINGUISH THE FIRE? AVD is applied in the form of a mist. The Vermiculite particles within the mist are deposited on the surface of the burning fuel to create a film over the top of the fire. This film instantly dries and because the high aspect ratio platelet particles overlap and bind together, they produce a non flammable oxygen barrier between the fire and the atmosphere. ARE THE AEROSOL EXTINGUISHERS REFILLABLE AFTER DISCHARGE? No. The units are designed for single use only. HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT? It is ideal for small fires which are not yet deep seated.
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WHAT IS THE SERVICE LIFE OF FIRE CHAMPION FIRE EXTINGUISHERS? The service life of the Fire Champion range is three years. IS IT SAFE FOR PERSONNEL? The aerosol itself is safe, however the unknown, and potentially harmful, by-products of an actual fire pose the biggest risk to people. IS THE UNIT PRESSURISED? Yes to 11 bar. IS IT ACCREDITED OR CERTIFIED? At present there is no BS-EN or UL test protocol or standard for extinguishing Lithium batteries. Dupré Minerals in conjunction with ZSW GmbH have developed a test protocol. The Lith-EX extinguisher has been tested in accordance with this test method and consecutively extinguished three fires. 35 kV Dielectric Test: Tested according to BS EN 3-7: 2008 at Apragaz Belgium. Class A: AVD-Li extinguishing agent has been independently tested and accredited to 21A when applied from a 9 litre extinguisher in accordance with BS EN 3-7:2008 Manufactured in accordance to BS6165:2002 for aerosol fire extinguishers.
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Dupré Minerals Ltd does not accept responsibility or warrant performance for part used Fire Champion fire extinguishers or for those damaged by inappropriate storage or handling (please see user instructions for recommended practice). Hand held fire extinguishers are for first aid (initial low ferocity) firefighting and are not suited for large or deep seated fires. Dupré Minerals Ltd does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to property or human life when Fire Champion fire extinguishers are used and we do not give guarantee, or warranty, or suggest, or imply that this product will extinguish all fires, regardless of fire type or origin. We only confirm that Lith-EX aerosol fire extinguishers using AVD-Li extinguishing agent have been 3rd party performance tested against a set performance criteria relating to Lithium Battery fires. Further information relating to this testing can be found in the user instructions and on the website www.firechampion.com Dupré Minerals Ltd shall have no liability for any damage caused by the customers failure to observe guidelines set out in the product user instructions. This does not affect the customer’s statutory rights
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Dupré Minerals Ltd Spencroft Road, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9JE, UK Tel: +44 (0)1782 383124 Fax: +44 (0) 1782 383101 www.dupreminerals.com
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