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PORTABL.E FIRE EXTIN'GUISHERS - PERFORMANCE
AND CONSTRUCTION - SPECIFICATION
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13.220.10
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August 2006
Price Group 10
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operator' for 'but not the back ofthe crib, at will'.
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FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Fire Fighting
Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
Thisstandardhas been prepared with a view to guide the industriesfor the manufacture and users in manufacturingand
procuringvarious types ofportable extinguishers, capable of giving satisfactory performance. The details with regard
to maintenance are given/inIS 21,90: 1992 'Code of practice for selection, installationand maintenanceof first-aidfire
extinguishers (under revision)'.
Forthe purposeof deciding whether a particular requirementof this standard is complied with, the final valueobserved
or calculated, expressing the result ofa test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2: 1960 'Rules for
roundingoff numericalvalues (revised)'. The number ofsignificant places retained in the rounded offvalue should be
the same as that of specified value in this standard.
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Indian Standard
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - PERFORMANCE
AND CONSTRUCTION - SPECIFICATION
1 SCOPE
3 TERMINOLOGY
For the purposes of this standard, definitions given in
IS 7673 and the following definitions shall apply:
3.1 Classifiration of Fires -
follows:
Fires involving solid combustible
materials of organic nature such as wood, paper, rubber,
plastics etc, where the cooling effect of water is essential.
3.1.1 Class A -
Equilibrium
pressure developedin a normally chargedand pressurized
extinguisher which is conditioned at 65 SoC for at least
18 h.
3.1.2 Class B -
Extinguisher
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5.1.3 Powders
Powder for Class Be should comply with IS 4308, for
ClassABC IS 14609 and powdersfor useon ClassD fires
shall complywith IS 4861.
.
5.2 Propellants
The propellants forstoredpressure and cartridge-operated
extinguishers shall be air, carbon dioxide, nitrogen or
mixtures of these gases having a maximum dew-point
of-55C.
4 CLASSIFICATION OF EXTINGUISHERS
NOTE -
a) wateror/andfoam based,
b) powder,
d) cleanagents.
NOTES
I These types of extinguishers may be further sub-divided. for
example water-based extinguishers maycontainpurewateror water
with additives such IS wetting agents,viscosity-increasing agents,
flame-retardant, or foamina apnts, etc.
b) powderextinguishers
S I kg nominal charge 5 percentby mass;
> 1 kg but < 3 kg nominal charge 3 percentby
mass;
~ 3 kg nominal charge 2 percentby mass;
c) clean-agent extinguishers
.~ percent by mass; and
d) carbon dioxide extinguishers
.~ percent by mass.
S.3.3 Capacities
5.1.2 CleanAge"ts
b) powder (kg): 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9;
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Classification
Minimum Discharge
Time
s
(2)
Throw
m
(I)
88
138
21B
348
(3)
(55 bar).
REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Operating Temperatures
Extinguishers shallbecapableof operating reliably within
one of the following temperature ranges of temperature:
+ 5 C to + 5S C
o C to + SS C
- 10C to + 55 C
- 20C to + 55 C
- 30C to + 55 C
NOTE - The temperature rangeselectedfromthe aboveshall be
marked on the fire extinguisher (see 10.2.I.S).
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Table 2 Temperature Cycles
(Clause 7.3.2)
Duration
h
Cycle I
Cycle 2
(1)
(2)
(3)
I)
*I
24:1: J
24:t I
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Thestorage temperatures referto the ambienttemperature within the conditioning chamber. A liquidbath shall not be used.
weighing:
a) All types of gas cartridges for extinguishers;
b) Carbon dioxide extinguishers; and
c) Stored-pressure extinguishers of various types
including someclean agents in which a mass loss
of I percent of total mass is accompanied by a
pressure loss of not more than 10 percent of the
service pressure at 27 SoC.
7.4.2.1 Requirements
Fire extinguishers shall be fitted with a control valve
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7.5.1.1 Requirements
where
h = height, expressed in m: and
m = total mass of extinguisher, expressed in kg.
7.5.2.5.1)
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Frequency, Hz
Amplitude, nun
10 to 19
0.75 0.08
O.SO:l: 0.05
0.25:l: 0.03
20 to 39
40 to 60
Stale
Dur.doD
h
Temperature, C
(1)
(2)
(3)
27:t: ,
2
3
4
27
27 S
~
27
27:1: S
60 2
27 S
7.7.1 Requirements
1) powder: 15 percent
2) all other media: 10 percent.
7.7.2 Test Apparatus
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8.1.1 Class A
8.1.2 Class B
8.1.3 Class C
There are no tests requirements for the performance of
extinguishers against Class C fires included in this
standard, suitability for useagainst ClassC may be claimed
for Class B or Class AB powderextinguishers only.
8.1.4 Class D
Table 4 Amount 01 Extinguishing Medium Used to Obtain a Minimum Class A Rating of Extinguishen
(Clause 8.1.1)
Eltlnlulshlna ~~dlum Content (Charae)
Minimum
Class A Ratina
WaterlFoam
Water withAdditives
Clean'Agent
k&
(1)
(2)
(3)
Powder
1~2
I~
kg
(4)
Is; 6
lA
2 </~4
6 < Is 10
6< Is 8
2A
4<1~6
1>10
I> 8
3A
6</~9
4A
/>9
6A
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1A GeNERAl
DIAGRAM
Key
Castor
Cam
1.
Castorsupport axis
2.
Castors
8.
9.
3.
4.
Push-nut extinguisher
5.
H, M16-90 screw
12. Axes
6.
Plates
7.
Piston
Flo. 1
TAPPINO MACHINE -
Continued
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Alldimensions in millimetrcs.
1C SideView
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Table S Amount or Extinguishing Medium Vsed to Obtain Minimum Class B Rating of Extingulshen
(Clause 8.1.2)
Minimum
Cllss B Rating
CleanAgent
kg
Carbon Dioxide
kg
k&
Foam or Water
with Additives
(I)
(2)
(3)
I
(4)
(5)
l!a 2
Is 2
l!a 2
88
Powder
i 2
Is 2
Is 2
138
2 < Is 3
2 < Is S
2< Is4
218
3 < Is 4
1>5
4 < Is6
34B
NOTE -
At present the cleanagentapproved internationally forthis purpose are HFe and HCFC.
8.3.1 Location
8.3.1 Construction
The test fire consists of a crib made of pieces of wood.
The piecesof wood forming the outsideedgesof the crib
may be stapled or nailed together to provide strength.
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m1
(1)
(2)
IA
0.10
2A
0.10
3A
O.IS
4A
0.20
NOTES
6A
0.30
SUPPORTING
FRAME
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Arranlement or
Pleees or Wood
Class A Radna
mm
(I)
(2)
(3)
(4)
lA
72
500
2A
112
3A
144
635
735
4A
180
800
6A
230
9~S
HeptaneCharae J)
mm
(I)
(2)
(3)
IA
1.1
2A
2.0
3A
2.8
4A
3.4
6A
4.8
I) See
8.4.3.
are vertical. The base of the trays are set horizontal and
level with the surroundingground.
NOTE- Reinforcement of the base of the larger test fire trays
will be necessary to minimize distortion. In such cases it will be
8.3.3 Procedure
Place an ignition pan of appropriate size as specified in
Table 8 on the floor underthe crib. Level the pan as far as
ispossible and add sufficient waterto coverthe base. Pour
the appropriate volume of fuel (as specified in Table 8)
into the pan. Ignite the fuel. Remove the pan once the
liquid has been consumed.
8.4.4 Procedure
8.4.1 Location
8.4.2 Construction
Class B test fires utilize a range of welded-sheet-steel
cylindrical trays(dimensions given in Table9). The sides
NOTES
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(Clause 8.4.2)
Cla.IOcatlon
Minimum
Dlscharle of
Extlnlulsher
s
Volume
of
Liquid')
Diameter"
Internal
mm
Depth"
r-
mm
(1)
(5)
(2)
(3)
570
' 720
21B
8
13
21
348
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1170 10
88 3)
138))
(4)
10
10
150 5
150 5
920 10
150* 5
150 5
n n _ _ , . _ . " _
__
___
Minimal
Thickness
of Walls
mm
(6)
Approximate
Surface Area
of Fire
2.0
2.0
2.0
0.25
0.41
0.66
2.5
1.07
m2
(7)
NOTE - Each test fire is designated by a number in a series in which eachtermis equal to the sumof the twopreceding terms (thisseries
isequivalent to geometric progression havinga common ratioof about 1.62). Test fires larger thanthosegiven maybe constructed following
the rules of this geometric progression.
"One-thirds waterand two-thirds heptane.
2) Measured at rim.
.')This firesize is for a low-temperature fire testonly.
8.5.2.1 Construction
The fires consist of a bed of the metal fuel 600 mm x
600 mm squarepositioned centrally on a steel base-plate
1 m x I m squareand 5 mmthick. Usea removable metal
or wood frame to build the bed.
8.5.2.3 Procedure
Foreach test, prepare the fuel bed inthe removable metal
or wood frame. Level the surface of the fuel usinga rake
or straight-edged board. Remove the frame.
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Check that fuel is not scattered off the base plate during
the attack.
Afterdischarge iscompleted, allow the firebed to remain
undisturbed for the period of time recommended by the
extinguisher manufacturer, or ifno time is recommended,
for 60 min. Examine the fuel bed and checkthatthe fire is
completely extinguished and that more than 10 percent
of the original metal fuel remains.
8.5.3 Metal Powder or Dust Fires
8.5.3.1 Construction
Construct the fires in the same manneras the metal chip
fires (see 8.5.2.1).
8.5.3.2 Fuel
Use magnesium powder containing not less than 99.5
percent magnesium. All the particlesshall pass a 387 JJm
sieveand no less than 80 percent of the powdershall be
retained on a 150 um sieve. Carry out two series of tests
oneseries using 1).0 0.1 kg of dry metal and one series
using 9.9 0.1 kg of the metalplus 1.1 :i:: 0.1 kg of the oil
specified in 8.5.2.2 for each fire.
8.S.3.3 Procedure
Carry out the tests usingthe same procedure as the metal
chip fires in 8.5.1.3.
8.5.5.1 General
The tire consists of melted metal poured into the steel
traydescribed
in 8.5.4.1 positioned on a level surface with
8.5.4.1 Construction
an obstruction, formed from a SO 5 nun length of steel
Two series of tests arecarried out.Oneserieswill becarried l-beam, 100 mm deep and 100 mm wide, positioned
out in a circular steel pan approximately 540 mm in centrally in the tray, on its side in the attitude of an arch,
diameter and 1SO:i: 10 rnm deep, fittedwith a tightfitting , as shown in Fig. 3.
cover, and with suitable means of handling, moving and
tipping, and with a horizontal thermocouple to be
positioned in the approximate centre of the pan.This pan 8.5.5.2 Fuel
is also used to melt the metal fuel, using a heat source Use 11.3 :i: 0.1 kg of the magnesium alloy described
which does not allow any flames to extend beyond the in 8.5.2.2.
baseof the pan. In the secondseries, melted burning fuel
is poured on a tray approximately 600 rnm x 600 mm 8.5.5.3 Procedure
square and having a depth of (155 5) mm.
Heat the magnesium alloy in the covered melting pan
described in 8.5.4.1 until completely melted. Carefully
8.5.4.2 Fuel
remove thecoverandcontinue to heatuntil thetemperature
Use (1.36:i:: 0.04) kg of sodium for the spill tire, and for reaches 650 :i: 10C above the melting point if the fuel
the pan firesufficient sodium to give a melted fuel depth does not ignite spontaneously usethe gas torch (see 8.5.2.1)
of(25::i: 1) mm.
to ignite it. Pourthe fuel intothetray,butnotdirectly over
the obstruction. As soon as the burning fuel has spread
8.5.4.3 Procedure
across the tray, the fire can be attacked at the operator's
discretion using the manufacturer's recommended
8.5.4.3.1 SJ'illj1~
extinguishing techniques.
Position the square tray on a flat level surface. Heat the
metal in the covered melting pan until the tempenture is After discharge is completed follow the procedure
520:i:10C. Carefully remove thecover, al10wing the liquid described In 8.5.2.3.
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I:
100
=====:
~----------------~
LI
~100-l
1
2
T
Key
1- Obstuction
2- Testpan
3 Moltenfuel
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an extinguisher not fitted with a hose, by connection at
the handle.
that is the edges of the break shall not be radial but shall
be slanting in respect of a diametrical plane and shall
exhibit a reduction in area over their entire thickness.
9.2.1.4 Partsattachedto the bodyoftheextinguishershall 9.2.2.5 The break shall not occur in the weldat a pressure
be manufactured and fitted in a way that minimize . less than 5.4 x P1M or 8 MPa (80 bar), whichever isgreater.
concentrations of stress and corrosion risks. In the case of
welded and brazed parts, the metal shall be compatible 9.2.1.6 During the burst test, no parts shall be ejected
with the cylinder material.
from the extinguisher.
9.2.1.5 The cylinder manufacturer shall obtain the
9.2.1.8
Determinat~on
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Where
OTis the distanceafter test
o
FIG.
CRUSHING TEST
S=-+k
300
where
S = minimum thickness, expressed in mm;
D = outside diameter of the cylinder or, for noncylindrical bodies, the greatest external diagonal
of the extinguisher body, expressed in mm; and
k = coefficient equal to:
0.45 for D S 80;
0.50 for 80 < D S 100; and
0.70 for D> 100.
phosphorous.
9.2.6.2 Fillermaterial shall be compatible with the steel
to give welds with properties equivalent to those specffled
for the base sheet.
O.64mm:
D
600
S=--+k
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EXCEPTION -A minimum vertical motion of3 mm isacceptable
foran extinguisher having a gross massof S.4 kg or less.
where
S
where
S
D = outside diameter of the cylinder, or for noncylindrical bodies the greatest external diagonal
of the extinguisher body, expressed in mm; and
k = coefficient equal to:
0.2 for D S 100 mm;
0.3 for D> 100mm.
9.3 Carrying Handle
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deformation.
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Type of
Maximum Force
Operation
Required
(I)
(2)
(3)
Withone finger
With full hand
With impact (strike knob)
II
Energy
100
20011
2
9.12.1 General
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between 1SO percent and 250 percent of the indicated
service pressure (P s>at 20C, but not lessthan 120percent
of the maximum service pressure (P ml>' The gauge dial
shallindicate, in green,the operablepressurerangeof the
extinguisher. The zero, service, and maximum indicated
gauge pressures shall be shown in numerals and with
marks. The background of the gauge face above a
horizontal linethroughthe lowestrequiredmarkings shall
be red.The arc of the dial from the zero pressurepoint to
thelowerendof the operablerange shall read 'Recharge'.
The arc of the dial from the higher end of the operable
range to the maximum indicated pressure shall read
'Overcharged'.All numerals, letters,and characters in the
recharge, operable, and overcharge portions of the dial
shallbe white. Pointersshall be yellow, and the tip of the
pointershallend in the arc of the pressureindicating dots,
and shall have a maximumtip radius of 0.25 mm.
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10.2 Marking
NOTE - Anexample of the layout formarking isgiven in Fig. S.
10.2.1 General
10.2. J.J The operating, recharging, and inspection and
maintenance instructions shall be in the form of an etched
or embossed metal nameplate or band, or an acceptable
pressure-sensitive nameplate attached to the side of the
extinguisher body, or inthe form of silk-screening of paint
directly .on the extinguisher body. The marking shall
identify -the extinguisher as to type of media and shall
include the manufacturer's name and model number and
the rating and classification of the fire extinguisher.
Water-Based
number.
23
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SWEEP SIDE TO SIDE
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@
SQUEEZE LEVER
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START BACK 3
HOLDUPRIGHT
PULL RING PIN
CD
INSTRUCTIONS
MFG. NAME
~
MFG. ADDRESS
322
MODEL
CLASSIFICATION 21-8
APPROVAL
MARK
=
=
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10.2.1.5 The following applicable statement or the
equivalentshall be included in the marking:
a) For rechargeable extinguishers: Recharge
immediately after any uset; and
with:
follows:
a) Empty mass in g,
c) Year of manufacture,and
d) Name or code of the manufacturer.
The above informationmay be placed on the cartridge in
the form of a decalcomania transfer if the cartridge is
mounted on theoutsideof the extinguisher mediachamber.
If the cartridgeis mounted inside the mediachamber, this
information shall be stenciledor stampedon thecartridge.
10.2.3 UseCodeSymbols
10.2.3.1 Usecodesymbols(see Fig.6) shall be positioned
directly below the operating instructions. A written
description for each use code symbol may be includedas
part of the code in letters having a minimum height of
lOmm.
instructions:
WARNING - The concentrated agent when applied to the tire
canproduce toxicby-products. Avoid inhalation of thesematerials
by eVlCuatina and ventilatina the area. Do not use in confined
.paces of less thanXXX cubicmetres per extinguisher.
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3
4
Key
1. Class A : Ordinary solid material fires
2. Class B : Flammable liquid fires
3. Class C : Gas and vapour fires
4. Class 0 : Combustible metalfires
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11 MANUALS
ANNEXA
(Clause 2)
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS
[SNo.
5 : 1994
Title
/SNo.
2932: 2003
TItle
6910: 1985
7285 : 1988
7673 : 2004
14609 : 1999
4308: 2003
4861 : 1984
15222: 2002
4947: 1985
15493 : 2004
15660: 2006
4989: 1985
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