Amerex Direct Pressure Wheeled Fire Extinguishers

Product Description

These Amerex commercial Direct Pressure extinguishers utilize a 23 ft³ nitrogen cylinder with a “quick opening brass valve” to pressurize and completely discharge the agent cylinder. The compact size and 16" semi-pneumatic tires allow easy maneuvering and operation by one person, through narrow doorways and aisles. A 4" stainless steel fill opening with rugged chrome plated brass cap makes servicing easier. For large hazards choose the 300 lb. ABC or Purple K or 350 lb. Regular Direct Pressure extinguishers with a “quick opening” 55 ft³ nitrogen cylinder. They provide quality and economical fire protection, large volume capacity for extra high hazard areas with single person transport and operation. The 36" X 6" wide steel wheels make movement possible in sandy or soft soil. High performance versions of these models as well as stationary versions are available by special order.

Standard features include:

Stainless Steel Collars
Chrome Plated Brass Fill Caps • Brass Hose Fittings
Live Swivels on Discharge Valve
Heavy Duty Steel Cylinder, Carriage, Hose Rack
Lifting Eyes
Aluminum UL/ULC Bilingual (English/Spanish) Nameplates with Bar Code
Pictogram Instructional Label
DOT/TC Nitrogen Cylinder with
Quick Opening Brass Valve • 6 Year Warranty

Specifications	125/150 lb Dry Chemical			300/350 lb Dry Chemical
Amerex Model #	450	451	452	491	492	493
Agent Type	ABC	Regular	Purple-K	ABC	Regular	Purple-K
UL & ULC Rating	30A:240B:C	240B:C	320B:C	40A:320B:C	320B:C	320B:C
Capacity	125 lb (56.7 kg)	150 lb (68.0 kg)	125 lb (56.7 kg)	300 lb (136.1 kg)	350 lb (158.8 kg)	300 lb (136.1 kg)
Shipping Weight	335 lb (152 kg)	360 lb (163 kg)	335 lb (152 kg)	743 lb (337 kg)	793 lb (359.7 kg)	743 lb (337 kg)
Height	45" (115 cm)			57" (144.8 cm)
Width	24" (61 cm)			34" (86.4 cm)
Depth	36" (92 cm)			39" (99.1 cm)
Discharge Time	52 seconds	60 seconds	53 seconds	60 seconds	70 seconds	67 seconds
Discharge Range	30 - 40 ft (9.1 - 12.2 m)
Operating Temp	-65 to 120 °F (-54 to 49 °C)
Nitrogen Cylinder	23 cu ft (651 liters)			55 cu ft (1,557 liters)
Safety Burst Disc Range	400 - 500 psi (2760 - 3450 kPa)
Hose Length	50 feet (15.2 m)
Hose Diameter	0.75 inches (1.90 cm)			1 inch (2.54 cm)
Wheel Type	Semi-pneumatic			Solid steel
Wheel Size	16" diameter x 4" w (40.6 x 10.2 cm)			36" diameter x 6" w (91.4 x 15.2 cm)
US Coast Guard Approved	Yes
FM Approved	No	No	Yes	No	No	Yes

For BC fires, Purple-K can be up to twice as effective as Amerex "Regular" BC extinguishing agent. Consider Purple-K if you are protecting against fires involving large quantities of flammable liquids. Purple-K refill agent is also available as item # 09454.

Note: Extinguishing agents can be incompatible with a variety of common materials. Always check the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before selecting or deploying a dry chemical fire extinguisher. Download: Amerex ABC SDS, Amerex Regular SDS, and Amerex Purple-K SDS.

These extinguishers are not eligible for free shipping - a fixed shipping price of $200 per unit will be added to your invoice at checkout which is valid only for ground shipment within the lower 48 US states. If you need rush delivery or delivery outside this area, you can contact us before ordering, otherwise, we will contact you with the actual freight costs before processing your order.