Product Description
Model 240 utilizes the cooling, soaking and penetrating effect of a 45-55 ft. stream of WATER. The 55 sec. discharge time makes it very effective for inexperienced operators for use on Class A fires that include combustibles such as wood, cloth, paper and many plastics. This section chrome-plated brass valve and polished stainless steel cylinder construction helps eliminate corrosion. This fire extinguisher, which has a 5-year manufacturers warranty, ships empty.
- Class A: Wood, Paper, cloth, trash, plastics (solids that are not metals).
Model 240 may be freeze protected by adding model 506 Anti-Freeze charge
Specifications
- Brand: Amerex
- Model #: B240/240
- UL&ULC Rating: 2A
- Design: Hose & Nozzle
- Capacity: 2.5 Gal
- Shipping Weight (ships empty): 7.5 lbs
- Height: 24.5 in
- Width: 9 in (entire width of unit, including hose and handle)
- Depth: 7 in (cylinder diameter)
- Range (initial- ft): 45-55
- FM Approved: YES
- Discharge Time (sec): 55
- Included Bracket: Wall bracket 816-01007
- Manufactured Date: 2026
Features
- 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
- Stored Pressure Design
- Polished Stainless Steel Cylinder
- All Metal Valve Construction
- Exclusive Crevice-Free, Butt Welded Cylinder
- Temperature Range +40°F to 120°F
- Manufactured and Tested to ANSI/UL Standards
- Complies with NFPA 10 Standard
- ISO-9001 / ISO-14001 Certified
- UL LISTED
Clean
- Leaves no powder residue
User Friendly
- Maximum Visibility During Discharge
- Large Loop Stainless Steel Pull Pin
- Bar Coded and Bi-lingual Labels
Amerex Water Fire Extinguishers conform to test standards:
- CAN/ULC-S507 - ANSI/UL626
- CAN/ULC-S508 - ANSI/UL711
Optional Brackets
Optional Dolly Cart
- Amerex Heavy Duty Fire Extinguisher Dolly: 859 Dolly Cart
Parts/Service Equipment
- Shrader Valve: 00155
- Valve Assembly: 13281
- Hose Assembly: 06999
- Downtube/Retainer Assembly: 15943
- Oring Collar: 05240
- Hanger Loop: 14380
- Anti-Freeze Charge: 506
- Hose Strap: 14776
- Fill Tube: 02595
- Valve Stem Assembly: 14878
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MANUFACTURED AND TESTED TO UL STANDARDS
Complies with NFPA 10 Standard
ISO-9001/ISO-14001 Certified
UL LISTED
CONFORMS TO TEST STANDARDS:
CAN/ULC-S507 - ANSI/UL626 &
CAN/ULC-S508 - ANSI/UL711

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