Amerex 497 50 lb Purple K Wheeled Fire Extinguisher
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Amerex 497 is a 50 lb purple k fire extinguisher. Purple K dry chemical extinguishers use a potassium bicarbonate dry chemical that Amerex describes as particularly effective on Class B flammable-liquid and Class C electrical fires. It is electrically nonconductive.
Official Amerex model 497, item number 06181. Stored Pressure.
Key benefits
- UL listed (see rating in Specifications)
- Wheeled unit as listed in the official Amerex wheeled fire extinguisher catalog / webstore
- Dependable drawn-steel or series-specified cylinder construction as described by Amerex for this family
- 6-year manufacturer’s warranty (dry chemical, official catalog)
Typical applications
- Applications stated by Amerex for this purple k extinguisher family
How to use
Persons expected to use this extinguisher should be trained. Follow the extinguisher nameplate and the official Amerex owner’s manual for this agent type.
Specifications
| Brand | Amerex |
|---|---|
| Model | 497 |
| Official item number (SKU) | 06181 |
| Agent / family | Purple K |
| Capacity | 50 lb |
| UL & ULC rating | See official nameplate / catalog |
| Design | Stored Pressure |
| Form | Wheeled |
Product information summarized from the manufacturer (Amerex / amerex-fire.com official catalog and webstore). Always follow the label and Safety Data Sheet.
Product codes
SKU: 06181
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