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Name: FireChief CTX Foam Fire Extinguisher
Brand: Firechief
SKU: FCH001/040
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FireChief CTX Foam Fire Extinguisher Overview

The Firechief CTX Foam Extinguishers are an excellent solution for multi-risk usage.

Ideal for use on A class fires (wood/paper), B class (petrol & volatile liquids), and F class (cooking oil), the foam forms a flame smothering seal to prevent re-ignition.

The CTX range of Firechief extinguishers is a more affordable alternative to the standard XTR range.

FireChief CTX 6ltr Foam Fire Extinguisher
UK/CE approved	Kitemarked to BS EN3	Passed 35kv conductivity test
Polythene internal lining	Corrosion resistant finish	75F fire rating
J bracket included	Super strong base skirt for protection	Squeeze grip operation
Built to last - ideal for harsh environments	Easy to service	5-year warranty
FireChief CTX 9ltr Foam Fire Extinguisher
UK/CE approved	Kitemarked to BS EN3	Passed 35kv conductivity test
Polythene internal lining	Corrosion resistant finish	75F fire rating
J bracket included	Super strong base skirt for protection	Squeeze grip operation
Built to last - ideal for harsh environments	Easy to service	5-year warranty

FireChief CTX 6ltr Foam Fire Extinguisher
Capacity	6ltr (CXF6)	Diameter	162mm
Fire rating	21A 144B 75F	Weight*	9.3kg
Extinguisher medium	Foam	Carton height	570mm
Temperature range	+5°C - +60°C	Carton length	175mm
Working pressure	12 bar	Carton width	170mm
Discharge time	≥15 seconds	Packaged weight**	10.0kg
Height	535mm
FireChief CTX 9ltr Foam Fire Extinguisher
Capacity	9ltr (CXF9)	Diameter	184mm
Fire rating	21A 183B 75F	Weight*	13.7kg
Extinguisher medium	Foam	Carton height	620mm
Temperature range	+5°C - +60°C	Carton length	195mm
Working pressure	12 bar	Carton width	190mm
Discharge time	≥15 seconds	Packaged weight**	14.5kg
Height	600mm

* Extinguisher, contents and plastic base only (where applicable) - not including hose, bracket or packaging.

** Includes all packaging, hose / horn and bracket.

PDI Inspection A PDI inspection on a fire extinguisher stands for Pre-Delivery Inspection. It’s the safety and quality check performed before an extinguisher is handed over to the customer. Here’s what it involves:
No dents, rust, corrosion, or paint damage	No signs of leakage	Safety pin and tamper seal intact
The manufacturer’s label is present, legible and in English	Extinguisher matches UK/EU/BS standards (e.g. BS EN 3)	Check the pressure gauge is in the green zone
Correct hose and nozzle supplied	Wall bracket or stand included	The extinguisher is weighed

Commissioning

Commissioning is the process of making a new fire extinguisher ready for service. In the UK, commissioning is required by BS 5306-3 and must be carried out onsite by a competent fire extinguisher technician.

Checking the extinguisher for damage or defects

Pressure gauge is in the green zone and checked using an equalisation pressure tester

Verifying the hose, nozzle, and pins are assembled to British Standards

Making sure the extinguisher is appropriate for the location

Adding identification signs

Completing the service label and certification

Commission & Fit
Installing a wall bracket or stand and adding required signage	Ensuring correct mounting height	Placing the extinguisher in the correct location (escape routes, fire points, etc.)

Certified Disposal of Old Extinguishers

Certified disposal is a service that ensures your old extinguishers are removed in full compliance with UK regulations, regardless of the extinguishing agent. By arranging certified disposal at the same time as buying new extinguishers, or after a service, everything is carried out by the same provider. Saving compliance headaches.

Disposing of old extinguishers under UK regulations

Using certified, registered waste facilities

Receiving certified legal disposal documentation

Q. What classification of fire should a foam fire extinguisher be used on?

A. Similarly to water fire extinguishers, AFFF foam fire extinguishers are designed to combat fires involving combustible solids, such as wood, cloth and paper. However, in addition to Class A fires, the AFFF foam fire extinguisher can be used on Class B flammable liquid fires. AFFF foam works by creating a thin layer between the flame and oxygen.

Q. What colour is a foam fire extinguisher?

A. The foam fire extinguisher label is cream-coloured with either white or red capitalised text.

Q. What type of business would typically use a foam fire extinguisher?

A. AFFF foam fire extinguishers are commonly found in garages, factories, offices, warehouses, hospitals and shops. Basically, anywhere a water fire extinguisher would be suitable.

Q. Can foam fire extinguishers be refilled once used?

A. Even if you've only used a fire extinguisher for a minute or two, it will need recharging. An extinguisher can also require refilling once its contents have aged enough. However, important to note, it's often more economical to replace an entire extinguisher than it is to refill the one you have.

Q. Do your extinguishers come fully serviced and ready to use on delivery?

A. All our portable fire extinguishers are supplied ready for use, but those with larger capacities may need to be filled and charged prior to the first time they’re used. The product listing will explain this clearly.

Q. How often should fire extinguishers be serviced?

A. Fire extinguishers must be serviced every 12 months, this is known as the “basic service”. This service should be performed in accordance with British Standard BS5036-3 and conducted by a third-party, appropriately trained technician.

Q. What type of fire extinguisher do I need?

A. This depends entirely on what you are trying to extinguish, below are some examples of fires you could encounter.

Class A – Solid Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth etc.)
Class A Fire Extinguishers – Water, Water Additive, Dry Powder and Wet Chemical
Class B – Flammable Liquids (oils, solvents, alcohol, gasoline etc.)
Class B Fire Extinguishers – CO2, Dry Powder and Foam
Class C – Flammable Gases (propane, butane, petroleum gases etc)
Class C Fire Extinguishers – Dry Powder
Class D – Flammable Metals (magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, titanium etc.)
Class D Fire Extinguishers – Specialist Dry Powder (M28, MonneX and L2)
Electrical – Electrical Fires
Fire Extinguishers for Electrical Fires – CO2 and Dry Powder
Class F – Flammable Cooking (cooking oils and fats)
Class F Fire Extinguishers – Wet Chemical

Q. How does an AFFF Foam fire extinguisher work?

A. The foam in the fire extinguisher is Aqueous Film Forming Foam, commonly referred to as AFFF, and creates a layer over combustible liquids, smothering and quenching fires. AFFF works by suffocating or dousing the fire and sealing in any flammable vapours, preventing re-ignition. The foam will put out liquid fires by creating a thin barrier between the surface of the flammable fluid and the flame.

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Q. What classification of fire should a foam fire extinguisher be used on?

Q. What colour is a foam fire extinguisher?

A. The foam fire extinguisher label is cream-coloured with either white or red capitalised text.

Q. What type of business would typically use a foam fire extinguisher?

A. AFFF foam fire extinguishers are commonly found in garages, factories, offices, warehouses, hospitals and shops. Basically, anywhere a water fire extinguisher would be suitable.

Q. Can foam fire extinguishers be refilled once used?

Q. Do your extinguishers come fully serviced and ready to use on delivery?

Q. How often should fire extinguishers be serviced?

Q. What type of fire extinguisher do I need?

A. This depends entirely on what you are trying to extinguish, below are some examples of fires you could encounter.

Class A – Solid Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth etc.)
Class A Fire Extinguishers – Water, Water Additive, Dry Powder and Wet Chemical
Class B – Flammable Liquids (oils, solvents, alcohol, gasoline etc.)
Class B Fire Extinguishers – CO2, Dry Powder and Foam
Class C – Flammable Gases (propane, butane, petroleum gases etc)
Class C Fire Extinguishers – Dry Powder
Class D – Flammable Metals (magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, titanium etc.)
Class D Fire Extinguishers – Specialist Dry Powder (M28, MonneX and L2)
Electrical – Electrical Fires
Fire Extinguishers for Electrical Fires – CO2 and Dry Powder
Class F – Flammable Cooking (cooking oils and fats)
Class F Fire Extinguishers – Wet Chemical

Q. How does an AFFF Foam fire extinguisher work?

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