The 4 Litre Lithium-ion Fire Extinguisher, Alarm and Sign Bundle combines fire detection, extinguisher identification and a portable water-type extinguisher for environments where lithium-ion battery risks may be present.
The extinguisher included in this bundle is recommended for use by trained professionals only.
The appropriate fire protection and detection measures will depend on the equipment, battery capacity, installation environment and identified site risks. Consult a qualified fire protection professional to confirm that the bundle is appropriate for the proposed location.
Bundle Contents
This bundle includes:
- 1 × Quell 4 Litre Lithium-ion Fire Extinguisher
- 1 × extinguisher wall bracket
- 1 × 230V photoelectric smoke and heat multi-sensor alarm
- 1 × double-sided lithium-ion fire extinguisher identification sign – 225 mm × 190 mm PVC
Standards and Lithium-Ion Battery Testing
The 4 Litre extinguisher complies with AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 as a water-type portable fire extinguisher and has a 2A fire rating.
AS/NZS 1841.2 does not specifically test or certify the performance of fire extinguishers against lithium-ion battery fires. There is currently no Australian Standard specifically for lithium-ion battery fires, and the scope of the product’s Global-Mark certification does not include lithium-ion batteries.
According to the supplier, the Quell 4 Litre extinguisher has been tested on a 2.4 kWh lithium-ion battery fire and successfully extinguished the test fire without re-ignition.
This supplier testing is separate from certification under AS/NZS 1841.2 and should not be interpreted as testing or certification under an Australian Standard specifically for lithium-ion battery fires.
Important Safety Information
This extinguisher is recommended for use by trained professionals only.
Members of the general public should not attempt to extinguish a lithium-ion battery fire. In the event of a fire:
- Evacuate the area.
- Warn others and follow the site emergency response procedure.
- Call Triple Zero (000).
- Do not attempt to fight the fire unless you are trained, it is safe to do so and the fire remains within the capabilities of the available equipment.
Lithium-ion batteries can continue to generate heat and may re-ignite after visible flames have been extinguished. Any response should form part of an appropriate site-specific emergency plan.
Fire Extinguisher Features
- 4 Litre water-type portable fire extinguisher
- Encapsulation agent
- 2A fire rating
- Designed to absorb heat energy
- Designed to encapsulate electrolyte battery material
- Safety induction spreading nozzle
- Stainless-steel handle
- Steel construction
- Wall-mounting bracket included
- Three-year manufacturer’s warranty
Smoke and Heat Alarm
The included alarm combines photoelectric smoke detection with heat sensing and provides an additional general fire-detection measure for the selected area.
Alarm features include:
- Photoelectric smoke detection
- Heat sensing
- 230V AC mains power supply
- Non-removable rechargeable lithium battery backup
The alarm is not represented as a specialised gas, thermal-runaway or lithium-ion battery detection system. Its suitability, positioning and installation should be determined in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable local requirements.
Any connection to the 230V mains supply must be completed by an appropriately licensed electrical professional.
Identification Sign
The included double-sided PVC sign assists with identifying the location of the extinguisher.
Sign dimensions: 225 mm × 190 mm
The sign must be mounted in an appropriate, clearly visible position. The inclusion of a sign does not confirm that the extinguisher location complies with every site-specific fire safety or regulatory requirement.
Lithium-Ion Battery Risks
Lithium-ion batteries are used in equipment such as:
- Mobile phones, tablets and laptops
- Power tools and portable equipment
- Electric and hybrid vehicles
- Mobility scooters and golf carts
- Battery charging equipment
- Caravans and marine vessels
- Emergency lighting
- Mining and industrial equipment
- Solar and stationary battery systems
Damaged, defective, overheated, overcharged or short-circuited lithium-ion batteries may enter thermal runaway and create serious fire, heat, smoke and toxic-gas risks.
Potential Professional-Use Environments
Subject to assessment by a qualified fire protection professional, potential environments may include:
- Data centres
- EV charging facilities
- Battery workshops and service centres
- Electric vehicle dealerships
- Commercial battery charging areas
- Renewable-energy facilities
- Workplaces using lithium-ion battery equipment
- Facilities storing or handling lithium-ion batteries
The inclusion of an environment in this list does not mean that this bundle is suitable for every battery size, fire scenario or installation.
Fire Rating and Application
Australian fire rating: 2A – Class A ordinary combustible materials
Intended application: Additional fire protection for environments where lithium-ion battery risks have been identified, subject to assessment by a qualified fire protection professional.
Lithium-ion battery fires are not a separate Australian fire class, and there is currently no Australian Standard specifically for lithium-ion battery fires.
Extinguisher Technical Information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Quell 4 Litre Lithium-ion Fire Extinguisher |
| Model number | 140026 |
| Extinguisher type | Water type with additive |
| Capacity | 4.0 L |
| Contents | Encapsulation agent |
| Standard compliance | AS/NZS 1841.2:2007 as a water-type portable fire extinguisher |
| Lithium-ion standard | There is currently no Australian Standard specifically for lithium-ion battery fires |
| Fire rating | 2A |
| Test pressure | 2.5 MPa |
| Operating pressure | 1000 kPa |
| Nominal mass | Approximately 6.2 kg |
| Discharge time | Approximately 30–35 seconds |
| Service temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Cylinder width | 139 mm |
| Extinguisher height | 460 mm |
| Manufacturer’s warranty | 3 years |
Nominal mass and discharge time are approximate, and minor product variations may occur.
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