GLORIA WKL9 PRO water fire extinguisher with extinguishing agent additive for lithium-ion batteries

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• Lithium-ion batteries are both a blessing and a curse. High energy density in the smallest storage cell represents a quantum leap and harbors risks despite state-of-the-art technology. Fires involving these batteries are difficult to control due to thermal runaway. The actual firefighting of smaller lithium-ion batteries (up to 600 Wh) by trained personnel requires a fire extinguishing device with a particularly high cooling effect, preferably with a pre-mounted extinguishing lance to maintain a safe distance.

Trade associations such as the DGUV and the bvfa recommend water as the extinguishing agent, with extinguishing agent additives if necessary.

GLORIA developed the GLORIA WKL9 PRO high-performance fire extinguisher precisely on this basis in order to contain fires with lithium-ion batteries with cylindrical (18650) cells up to 1285 Wh and pouch cells up to 700 Wh.

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Compact battery fire extinguisher for businesses and private individuals

The WKL9 PRO from GLORIA has a capacity of 9 liters of extinguishing agent to fight burning batteries. This enables a spraying time of approx. 80 seconds at a spraying range of 4 m. The GLORIA WKL 9PRO fire extinguisher has external dimensions of 640x430x205 mm (HxWxD) and weighs 15.6 kg.

For firefighting lithium batteries and rechargeable batteries

The compact dimensions and light weight of the WKL9 PRO make it very flexible and versatile. Whether for extinguishing a burning e-bike battery, a fire from a laptop battery, e-scooter, cordless screwdriver or other battery fires - the extinguisher presented here is quickly to hand and can prevent major damage.

Can also be used to extinguish electrical systems

In addition to extinguishing all types of battery fires, the GLORIA WKL9 PRO fire extinguisher can also be used in other areas. For example, fires in electrical systems up to 1000 volts can also be extinguished, whereby a distance of at least one meter must be maintained when fighting the fire. For higher voltages, DIN VDE 0132 must be observed.

Features and equipment of the WKL9 PRO fire extinguisher

The WKL9 PRO fire extinguisher has been specially developed for fighting battery fires and burning lithium batteries. Both the GLORIA IMPREX C additive used and the other properties of the GLORIA fire extinguisher are therefore perfectly designed for these hazardous situations that can be caused by rechargeable batteries and batteries.

Wide temperature range for fighting fires involving batteries and accumulators

The GLORIA WKL9 PRO fire extinguisher can be used in a wide temperature range. It can be used to fight battery fires from +5°C to +60°C.

Handling the water fire extinguisher

To make using the GLORIA fire extinguisher as easy as possible for both commercial and private users, the manufacturer has implemented various concepts and features that enable efficient firefighting of battery and accumulator fires in everyday use. The cylinder has a tried-and-tested impact button fitting with an ergonomically shaped, extremely sturdy carrying handle. The valve body is made of high-strength, glass fiber-reinforced special plastic with a pre-assembled disposable cartridge (not a floating cartridge!), separate from the water.

Laser-welded, durable container with easy handling, incl. wall bracket

The portable water fire extinguisher is supplied with a sturdy wall bracket as standard. This means it is always ready to hand and can be positioned flexibly. The container is laser-welded and has a durable internal coating. The metal union nut is black anodized. The internal CO2 propellant bottle has a corrosion-resistant polyethylene coating (technical data marked with durable laser printing). Perfect handling thanks to rotatable and extra-long LABS-free quality hose line with fabric insert made of synthetic rubber material. The extinguishing gun can be rotated and stopped with a pre-assembled extinguishing lance with 5-hole spray nozzle.

Extinguishing effect of the GLORIA WKL9 PRO - the water extinguisher for containing battery fires

The GLORIA WKL 9PRO extinguisher can be used for class A fires and in particular for burning lithium-ion batteries. The blue color code on the bottle indicates that the extinguishing agent is water. 0.18 l of GLORIA IMPREX C extinguishing agent concentrate is added to the 8.82 l of extinguishing water. The extinguishing capacity according to DIN EN 3 is specified as 27A (=9 LE). The suitability test on lithium-ion batteries was carried out by the Dutch institute KIWA.

Environmentally friendly additive GLORIA IMPREX C

No extinguishing substances were deliberately added to the extinguishing water. Apart from the fluorine-free GLORIA IMPREX C additive, there are no other additives. The extinguishing agent is therefore free of environmentally harmful PFOS or PFOA!

In addition to use with lithium-ion batteries, also suitable for other areas

In addition to lithium-ion batteries, the water extinguisher is also suitable for the most common fires at home thanks to its fire class A rating. The extinguisher is also highly recommended in the commercial sector, for example in storage areas of computer/electrical stores, tool departments in trading companies or in file storage/archives/paper and packaging storage.

GLORIA, your contact for all questions relating to fire protection products for decades.

The manufacturer GLORIA has been one of the leading suppliers of fire extinguishers in Germany for more than 70 years. From portable and mobile fire extinguishers to large fire extinguishers. GLORIA offers the right solution for every need.

Efficient firefighting of battery fires - increasingly important in the future

Lithium-ion batteries will be indispensable in all industrial and increasingly also in private applications in the coming years. However, if used improperly, batteries can pose a potential hazardduring production, storage and transportation that should not be underestimated . By purchasing a suitable fire extinguisher, you can protect yourself from the outset against major financial damage that can be caused by battery fires, for example.

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