Ansul Purple K Extinguisher :: Red Line Model K-5
Ansul Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Effective on Class B and Class C Fires
The Model 5 has a slim design for use on vehicles and machinery where space is a problem. Typical applications include small trucks, buses, lift trucks, mining vehicles, automobiles, boats and production line machinery.
Available Ansul Agents
- PLUS-FIFTY C® – a sodium bicarbonate-based dry chemical for use on Class B and C fires (regular dry chem)
- FORAY® – a monammonium phosphate-based dry chemical for use on Class A, B and C fires (multi-purpose dry chem)
- Purple-K – a potassium-based dry chemical which is the most effective Ansul dry chemical agent for Class B and C fires (Purple-K dry chem)
Refer to the column below for the specific class of extinguisher within this category (i.e., Multi-Purpose Dry Chem, Regular Dry Chem, Purple-K, etc).
Specifications
| Model |
5
Reg Dry Chem |
A-5
Multi-Purpose Dry Chem |
K-5
Purple-K Dry Chem |
| Agent Capacity |
5 lb (2.3 kg)
PLUS-FIFTY C |
4.25 lb (1.9 kg)
FORAY |
4.5 lb (2.0 kg)
Purple-K |
| U.L. Rating |
10-B:C |
2-A:10-B:C |
20-B:C |
Fire Suppression Capability*
Novice Operator
Experienced Operator |
10 sq. ft.
25 sq. ft. |
10 sq. ft.
25 sq. ft. |
20 sq. ft.
50 sq. ft. |
| Discharge Time |
10 seconds |
13.5 seconds |
9.5 seconds |
| Effective Range |
12 ft.
(3.7 m) |
12 ft.
(3.7 m) |
15 ft.
(4.6 m) |
| Agent Flow Rate |
.54 lb/sec
(.24 kg/sec) |
.30 lb/sec
(.13 kg/sec) |
.53 lb/sec
(.24 kg/sec) |
| Charged Weight - with agent |
11.5 lb
(5.2 kg) |
10.75 lb
(4.9 kg) |
11 lb
(5.0 kg) |
| Dimensions |
Height: 19 in. (48.3 cm)
Width: 5 1/2 in. (14.0 cm)
Depth: 5 1/2 in. (14.0 cm) |
| Options |
|
Low Temperature Model
to –65 °F (–54 °C) |
X |
X |
X |
| Corrosion Control Coating |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| High Flow Nozzle |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Multi-Purpose Bracket†† |
7077 |
7077 |
7077 |
| Heavy Duty Bracket†† |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Heavy Duty Ring Pin Bracket†† |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Listings/Approvals |
U.L., F.M.,
U.L.C.,
U.S.C.G.† |
U.L., F.M.,
U.L.C.,
U.S.C.G.† |
U.L., F.M.,
U.S.C.G.† |
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