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Amerex
ABC Dry Chemical
Fire Extinguishers
Ideal for use in offices, warehouses, homes and more, Amerex’s ABC DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS use a monoammonium phosphate dry chemical to insulate Class A fires by melting and clinging to the heated surface. They also smother and break the chain reaction on Class B fires and are non-conductors of electricity. Units have a 2 1/2 to 20 lb capacity range. FM approved, except for models AX402, AX402T, AX424, AX441 and AX456. USCG approved.
Amerex
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Fire Extinguishers
Amerex’s CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS effectively fight Class B flammable liquid fires and are electrically non-conductive, with a clean, non-contaminating, odorless gas. They are
perfectly safe for use on clothing, equipment, valuable documents and food. FM and USCG approved.
Amerex
Halotron I™
Fire Extinguishers
An environmentally safe replacement for Halon, Amerex’s HALOTRON 1™ FIRE EXTINGUISHERS contains a “clean agent” hydrochlorofluorocarbon discharged as a rapidly evaporating liquid that leaves no
residue. Pressurized with argon gas, and EPA approved as an HCFC blend agent, Halotron I extinguishes Class A and B fires and will not conduct electricity. Perfect for protecting computer rooms or
anywhere expensive electronics reside. Models AX386T, AX397 and AX398 are USCG approved with bracket listed on the UL label.
Amerex
Class K, Wet Chemical
Fire Extinguishers
Amerex’s Class K “Kitchen Use” WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS contain special potassium acetate based, low PH agent developed for use with pre-engineered restaurant kitchen systems (included in NFPA 10).
These units offer great fire fighting capacity and cooling effects, making them a wise choice in or around commercial kitchens. Units come fully charged.
Amerex
Class D Dry Powder
Fire Extinguishers
Designed ideally for use on combustible metal fires, Amerex’s CLASS D DRY POWDER FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are fitted with a “soft-flow” extension applicator to keep operator away from extreme heat and
toxic fumes caused by burning material. The applicator can be quickly removed (to provide a straight stream of chemical) when greater range, a narrow discharge pattern or a lobbing effect is
required. Comes with a special corrosion-resistant yellow (Class D), color-coded paint finish. FM approved.
Amerex
Stored Pressure
Water and Foam
Fire Extinguishers
Amerex’s STORED PRESSURE WATER EXTINGUISHER utilizes the cooling, soaking, and penetrating effect of a 45-55 ft stream of water. For use on Class A fires. Amerex FOAM EXTINGUISHERS are Class A:B
extinguishers offering easy, effective application thanks to their air aspirated nozzles. Ideal for emergency first response vehicles.