TECH
TIP #27
HALOTRON vs. HALON 1211 LABEL CAUTIONS
All Halon 1211 extinguishers, for toxicity reasons, had a
minimum room volume size noted on the "Warning" portion of their nameplates
(labels). Halotron 1 extinguishers have similar warnings on their nameplates.
Halotron I extinguishers should not be used in a confined
space of less than:
(see Halotron Minimum Volume). For comparison, room volume
for an equivalent size extinguisher containing Halon 1211 is in the column at
the right.
| Model |
Size |
Minimum
Volume
(actual size)
Halotron I |
Minimum
Volume
(if same size)
Halon 1211
|
| A384T |
1.4 lb. |
196 cu. ft. |
175 cu.ft. |
| B385TS |
2 1/2 lb. |
350 cu. ft. |
312 cu.
ft. |
| B386T |
5 lb. |
700 cu. ft. |
625
cu. ft. |
| 397 |
11 lb. |
1,540 cu. ft. |
1,372 cu.
ft. |
| 398 |
15 1/2 lb. |
2,170 cu. ft. |
1,933 cu.
ft. |
Halotron I requires only a slightly
larger room volume, pound for pound, than Halon 1211. As
stated on the Halotron 1 "Owner's Manual", these extinguishers are
NOT intended for residential use
 
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