The OVAL Purple K Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers are highly effective on flammable liquid fires. When surface mounted with its proprietary hook, it only protrudes 3-1/2 inches from the wall, making it very wheelchair friendly. It has a proprietary hook, making it almost impossible to knock it off the wall.
Fights Class B (Flammable Liquids and Gases) and Class C (Electrical Conductivity) fires.
OVAL Purple K Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers Features
- Application: 10-lb. Purple K dry chemical fire extinguisher for wall and column mounting. Highly effective on flammable liquid fires. Suitable for use on Class B and C fires. Not recommended for use on sensitive electronic equipment.
- Mounting: The fire extinguisher may be mounted on a wall with a patented swivel hook. The hook holds the unit securely, even if bumped or pushed.
- Accessibility: Fire extinguisher depth is 3″. When a wall or column-mounted unit complies with the 4″ maximum limit for protruding objects as required by the Americans with Disability Acts (ADA0 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
- Healthcare Facilities: Facilitates compliance with CMS accessibility requirements. When installed with a ligature-resistant cabinet, it is suitable for high-risk environments. It is certified as “MR Conditional” for safe use in environments with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment up to 3 Teslas.
Available Size
- OVAL-Purple K Fire Extinguisher, 10 lb. Capacity
Classes of Fire Protection
Class A Fires – Ordinary Combustibles
These fires are typically extinguished using water or dry chemical agents that cool and insulate the burning material. Class A fires involve common combustible materials such as:
- Paper
- Wood
- Cloth
- Cardboard
- Trash
Class B Fires – Flammable Liquids & Gases
These fires require fire extinguishers designed to smother flames and interrupt the chemical reaction of the fire. Class B fires involve flammable and combustible liquids, including:
- Gasoline
- Oil
- Paints
- Solvents
- Grease
Class C Fires – Electrical Equipment
Non-conductive fire extinguishing agents are essential for safely suppressing electrical fires without increasing the risk of electric shock. Class C fires occur in energized electrical equipment, such as:
- Electrical panels
- Wiring
- Computers
- Machinery
- Appliances
Class K Fires – Cooking Oils & Grease
These specialized fire extinguishers are designed to quickly suppress grease fires and help prevent re-ignition. Class K fires involve high-temperature cooking oils and grease commonly found in:
- Commercial kitchens
- Restaurants
- Food service facilities