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Co2 Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs
£9.99
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FR021AAPLVX*
CO2 Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs help you identify the right extinguisher beside electrical equipment, flammable liquid storage and fire points, improving correct first-response decisions.
CO2 Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs show you when carbon dioxide extinguishers are suitable, where they should not be used and how to act near live electrical equipment or flammable liquids. They help staff, contractors and visitors make safer fire-response decisions in poor light.
Where CO2 Xtra-Glo Extinguisher Signs Should Be Installed
You should install this sign directly above or beside each CO2 extinguisher, especially near server rooms, switchgear, workshops, laboratories, plant rooms and flammable liquid storage. Position it at eye level so the correct use and wrong-use warnings can be read before anyone lifts the extinguisher.
Viewing Distance Guidance for Correct Placement
Use the viewing distance as a practical check, not a guess. A 300 x 100mm extinguisher sign is best for close-range reading beside the extinguisher, where the user can quickly confirm CO2 suitability and restrictions before operating it.
| Size option | Best viewing use | Practical distance |
|---|---|---|
| H 300 x W 100mm | Beside or above extinguisher | Around 1–3 metres |
What Should Improve Once This CO2 Sign Is Fitted
Once installed, the sign helps people pause for the right reason: they can check CO2 is suitable for electrical and liquid fires, avoid unsafe materials and find the extinguisher more easily during lighting failure or smoky conditions.
✅ Faster recognition of the correct CO2 extinguisher at the point of use.
✅ Fewer wrong-extinguisher choices around paper, wood, textiles and metal risks.
✅ Better low-light guidance where emergency lighting may not give enough detail.
CO2 Xtra-Glo Fire Extinguisher Sign Specifications
- Purpose: identifies CO2 fire extinguisher use
- Sign message: “CO₂”
- Sign message: “For use on Flammable liquid”
- Sign message: “Live electrical equipment”
- Sign message: “Do not use on: Wood, paper and textiles”
- Sign message: “Do not use on: Flammable metal fires”
- Sign message: “Do not use in a confined space or hold horn when operating”
- Where to use: CO2 extinguisher positions
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010 where symbols apply
- Relevant code: EN ISO 7010 F001 fire extinguisher
- Relevant code: EN ISO 7010 P001 general prohibition
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign principles
- Pictograms: extinguisher, flame and CO2 band
- Pictograms: Class B liquid and electrical symbols
- Pictograms: Class A, Class D and prohibition symbols
- Material options: Rigid Plastic or Polyester
- Size: H 300 x W 100mm
- Orientation: portrait
- Background colours: red, green and black
- Text colour: white
- Symbol colours: white, black and red
- Highly photoluminescent Xtra-Glo finish
- Photoluminescence class: PSPA Class C
- Recharge: 5 minutes, 24hrs+ illumination
Practical Fitting Advice for CO2 Xtra-Glo Extinguisher Locations
❌ Placement errors that slow people down
❌ Fitting the sign too high above the extinguisher to read quickly.
❌ Placing it behind open doors, stock, tools or stored equipment.
❌ Mounting it away from the extinguisher so users cannot confirm suitability.
❌ Fitting the sign too high above the extinguisher to read quickly.
❌ Placing it behind open doors, stock, tools or stored equipment.
❌ Mounting it away from the extinguisher so users cannot confirm suitability.
❌ Situations where this is the wrong choice
❌ Do not use it to identify foam, water, powder or wet chemical extinguishers.
❌ Do not rely on it as the only instruction for trained fire wardens.
❌ Do not fit it where the surface is dirty, damp or unsuitable for adhesion.
❌ Do not use it to identify foam, water, powder or wet chemical extinguishers.
❌ Do not rely on it as the only instruction for trained fire wardens.
❌ Do not fit it where the surface is dirty, damp or unsuitable for adhesion.
✅ Better installation choices on real sites
✅ Fit at eye level beside the extinguisher handle or wall bracket.
✅ Use Rigid Plastic where knocks, cleaning or movement are likely.
✅ Keep the sign lit during normal hours so the photoluminescent face can recharge.
✅ Fit at eye level beside the extinguisher handle or wall bracket.
✅ Use Rigid Plastic where knocks, cleaning or movement are likely.
✅ Keep the sign lit during normal hours so the photoluminescent face can recharge.
CO2 Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs questions answered
What are CO2 Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs used for? They identify a CO2 extinguisher and explain when it should and should not be used, helping you guide safer fire-response decisions.
Where should I place this sign? Fit it directly above or beside the CO2 extinguisher, close enough for someone to read before removing the extinguisher from its position.
Why does this sign show both suitable and unsuitable fire types? CO2 can be useful for electrical equipment and flammable liquids, but it is not the right choice for every fire risk, so the warnings reduce dangerous guesswork.
Is this suitable for low-light fire points? Yes, the Xtra-Glo photoluminescent finish helps the sign remain visible after exposure to normal lighting, supporting clearer identification during power loss.
Should I choose Rigid Plastic or Polyester? Choose Rigid Plastic for a more durable mounted sign, or Polyester when you need a self-adhesive option on a clean, smooth surface.
CO2 Fire Extinguisher Xtra-Glo Signs: Features and Benefits
Features
- ✓ Xtra-Glo photoluminescent face for poor-light extinguisher identification
- ✓ Shows CO2 suitability for flammable liquid and live electrical equipment
- ✓ Includes clear wrong-use warnings for Class A, Class D and confined spaces
- ✓ Available in Rigid Plastic or self-adhesive Polyester for different fixing needs
Benefits
- ✓ Helps you reduce hesitation when someone needs the extinguisher quickly
- ✓ Guides staff away from unsafe use on paper, wood, textiles and metal fires
- ✓ Improves visibility when normal lighting drops or smoke affects the area
- ✓ Lets you match the fixing type to walls, stands, cabinets or smooth surfaces
Portrait CO₂ glow sign comparisons
For the closely related landscape option, compare landscape Xtra-Glo CO₂ extinguisher signs where the wall space suits a wider display. Useful above extinguisher points and fire equipment stands.
If you need more extinguisher-use detail, look at Xtra-Glo CO₂ information signage for a clearer instruction-led message. Helpful where visitors or mixed staff teams may need extra guidance.
For a photo-luminescent acrylic ID option, review glow acrylic CO₂ extinguisher ID signs before selecting your finish. Good for neat internal displays where presentation matters.
For more sign formats, use CO₂ extinguisher signs for portrait and landscape layouts. It helps you avoid choosing a sign that looks awkward in the available space.
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