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Co2 Fire Extinguisher Nite-Glo Signs
CO2 Fire Extinguisher Nite-Glo Identification Signs help you identify carbon dioxide extinguishers quickly, especially during lighting loss. They guide staff, visitors and contractors by showing safe use on flammable liquids and live electrical equipment, plus clear warnings against unsafe fire types.
Where CO2 Nite-Glo Identification Signs Should Be Installed
You should install this sign directly above or beside each CO2 extinguisher, or on a matching extinguisher stand, where people first reach for equipment. It is especially useful near server rooms, workshops, electrical intake areas and corridors where lighting may fail.
Viewing Distance for CO2 Extinguisher ID Signs
Use the sign close to the extinguisher handle height so the message is read before use. At 100 x 150mm, it works best for short-range decisions within a few metres, rather than long corridor identification.
| Size option | Practical viewing guide | Best placement |
|---|---|---|
| H 100 x W 150mm | Up to around 3–4 metres | Beside extinguisher or on stand |
What This CO2 Identification Sign Helps You Achieve
This sign helps people slow down just enough to choose correctly under pressure. It reduces the risk of grabbing CO2 for wood, paper, textile or metal fires and supports faster recognition in dim corridors, plant rooms and electrical spaces.
CO2 Fire Extinguisher Nite-Glo Identification Sign Specifications
- Sign message: “Carbon Dioxide”
- Use message: “For use on: Flammable Liquids”
- Use message: “For use on: Live Electrical Equipment”
- Do-not-use message: “Do not use on: Wood, paper and textiles”
- Do-not-use message: “Do not use on: Flammable metal fires”
- Purpose: identifies CO2 extinguisher use and limits
- Where to use: offices, server rooms, workshops and plant areas
- Sign type: CO2 fire extinguisher identification sign
- Size: H 100 x W 150mm
- Orientation: landscape
- Shape: rectangle
- Material options: rigid plastic or polyester
- Finish: photoluminescent Nite-Glo surface
- Film glows brightly in darkness
- Illumination: 6hrs+ after charging
- Recharge time: 5 minutes in normal lighting
- Photoluminescence class: PSPA Class B
- Background colours: red, green and black
- Text colour: white
- Symbol colours: white, black and red
- Pictogram symbols: extinguisher, flame, electrical hazard and prohibition fire-class symbols
- EN ISO 7010 code: F001 fire extinguisher
- EN ISO 7010 codes: W012 electrical hazard, W021 flammable material, P011 do not extinguish with water where applicable
- Conforms to BS 5499 safety sign principles and photoluminescent PSPA, DIN, IMO and British Standard requirements
Better Fitting Choices for CO2 Nite-Glo Extinguisher ID Signs
❌ Placing the sign too far from the extinguisher it identifies
❌ Fitting it behind doors, stored stock or open equipment covers
❌ Mounting it so low that people miss it when approaching
❌ Do not use it for foam, water, wet chemical or powder extinguishers
❌ Do not rely on it where a larger fire point sign is needed from distance
❌ Do not fit outdoors without choosing a material suited to the exposure
✅ Fit it immediately above or beside the matching CO2 extinguisher
✅ Use polyester on clean flat surfaces and rigid plastic where a tougher sign is needed
✅ Keep the face clean so the photoluminescent surface can charge properly
CO2 Fire Extinguisher Nite-Glo Identification Signs questions answered
What are CO2 Fire Extinguisher Nite-Glo Identification Signs? They are glow-in-the-dark extinguisher ID signs that show where a CO2 extinguisher is located, what it can be used on and where it should not be used.
Should I use this sign beside every CO2 extinguisher? Yes, you should fit one beside each CO2 extinguisher so people do not rely on memory, colour bands or guesswork during an emergency.
Why does the sign warn against wood, paper and textiles? CO2 is not the right first choice for ordinary Class A materials because it does not cool the fire load in the same way as suitable water or foam equipment.
Is this suitable for electrical equipment areas? Yes, it is particularly useful near server rooms, electrical cupboards, workshops and equipment spaces where CO2 extinguishers are commonly provided.
Does the Nite-Glo finish replace emergency lighting? No. It supports visibility when lighting is poor, but it should be used alongside proper emergency lighting, escape planning and fire safety management.
Practical Features and Benefits of CO2 Nite-Glo Identification Signs
- ✓ Nite-Glo finish supports visibility after lighting failure
- ✓ CO2-specific layout shows safe and unsafe fire types
- ✓ Landscape format suits wall or extinguisher stand fitting
- ✓ Rigid plastic or polyester options suit different surfaces
- ✓ Helps you reduce wrong-extinguisher selection under pressure
- ✓ Gives users clear limits before they attempt first response
- ✓ Supports safer decisions near electrical equipment and liquids
- ✓ Improves extinguisher recognition in low-light conditions
More CO₂ ID signs for lighting-sensitive areas
For a photo-luminescent alternative, compare Nite-Glo CO₂ photo-luminescent extinguisher signs where emergency visibility is important. Useful in enclosed corridors and shared escape routes.
If you need a more compact portrait version, consider portrait CO₂ identification signs for narrow spaces. They help keep extinguisher type clear without taking up unnecessary width.
For a brighter specialist finish, look at Xtra-Glo CO₂ information signs if extra guidance is needed nearby. Ideal when people need more than a simple extinguisher ID message.
For broader comparison, use CO₂ extinguisher signs for workplace fire safety layouts. It helps you build a consistent approach across different rooms and routes.
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