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Amerex Class K Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher 2.5 Gallon 2A:K Stainless Steel WC 2 1/2

Amerex Class K Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher 2A:K Rating Commercial Kitchen USCG Approved Stainless Steel

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Amerex Class K Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher

The Amerex Class K Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher is rated for commercial kitchen cooking oil and fat fires (Class K) and ordinary combustibles (Class A). Available in 2.5-gallon and 6-liter capacities. USCG approved for marine galley applications. Stainless steel valve and cylinder construction resist corrosion in high-moisture kitchen environments.

Ratings and Construction

  • UL and ULC Rating: 2A:K
  • Cylinder and Valve: Stainless steel
  • USCG Approved: Yes
  • Available Capacities: 2.5 gallons / 6 liters
  • Width: 9"
  • Depth: 7"
  • Included Bracket: Model 1007
  • Optional Bracket: Model 810
  • Discharge Method: Hose and spray nozzle

Typical Applications

  • Restaurant and commercial kitchens: deep fryers, griddles, range tops
  • Cafeterias, hotel kitchens, catering and institutional food service
  • Marine vessel galleys (USCG approved)
  • Healthcare, educational, and hospitality kitchen facilities
  • Supplemental portable protection alongside fixed suppression systems

Operation

  1. Mount using included bracket Model 1007 in an accessible location near cooking equipment, away from heat sources.
  2. Ensure the extinguisher is visible and kitchen staff can reach it without obstruction.
  3. Remove the safety pin and aim the hose nozzle at the base of the fire from a safe distance.
  4. Squeeze the handle and apply the wet chemical agent in a sweeping motion across the fire surface.
  5. Continue discharge until the fire is fully extinguished. Allow the agent to remain on the surface to prevent re-ignition.

Manufacturer Resources

Larsens Catalog

Product Specs

Chemical:
Class K Wet Chemical
UL and ULC Rating:
2A:K
Included Bracket:
1007
Valve Type:
Stainless Steel
Wheel Type:
1
USCG Approved:
Yes
Product Group:
Device Protection and Alarms
Product Subgroup:
Fire Extinguishers and Accessories
Product Type:
Class K Wet Chemical Extinguisher
Product Details:
Class K Wet Chemical
Department:
Safety
Optional Backset Details:
810
Product Width:
9"
Product Depth:
7"

Amerex WC 2 1/2 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a Class K wet chemical extinguisher put out a deep fryer grease fire in a restaurant kitchen?
That is exactly what the Amerex Class K wet chemical extinguisher is built for. The agent is a potassium acetate based wet chemical that cools the oil and saponifies the surface, forming a blanket that holds the fire down and resists re-ignition, which is what hot vegetable oil in a fryer or on a griddle demands. It carries a UL and ULC rating of 2A:K, so it also covers Class A ordinary combustibles like paper, cloth and trash in the same kitchen. Leave the agent sitting on the surface after knockdown, do not wipe it off, or the oil can flash again.
2) Can I use a Class K extinguisher instead of an ABC dry chemical unit in my kitchen?
They are not interchangeable over cooking appliances. An ABC dry chemical unit blasts powder that can splash burning oil out of the vat and leaves a corrosive residue all over a food prep area. The Amerex wet chemical unit discharges through a hose and spray nozzle, so the agent is laid down gently and precisely on the oil surface instead of scattered, and clean discharge keeps post-fire cleanup in food prep areas to a minimum. Its 2A:K rating means it also handles ordinary combustibles, so in a kitchen it can stand in for the Class A duty too. Keep the ABC for the dining room, back office and storage.
3) Does the Amerex Class K extinguisher come with a wall bracket, or do I have to buy one?
A bracket is included: model 1007. Model 810 is the optional bracket if the included one does not suit the mounting surface or location. Mount it near the cooking line where staff can reach it fast, but off to the side of the appliance rather than directly over it, so nobody has to reach through flame to get it.
4) Is this Amerex extinguisher approved for a boat or ship galley?
Yes, it is USCG approved, so it can be carried in a vessel galley and maritime food prep space. The stainless steel cylinder and stainless steel valve are the reason it holds up there, salt air and constant washdown corrode a painted steel bottle and a brass valve stem long before they touch stainless.
5) How much wall space do I need to mount a 2.5 gallon wet chemical kitchen extinguisher?
Allow at least 9 inches of width and 7 inches of depth off the wall for the Amerex wet chemical unit, plus clearance for the hose and nozzle and room for a hand to lift it out of the bracket. In a tight galley or a corridor with a required clear width, that 7 inch projection is the number that decides whether it can hang there or needs a recessed cabinet.
6) Do I still need a Class K extinguisher if my hood already has an automatic suppression system?
Yes, in most commercial kitchens. The hood system protects the appliances under it; a portable Class K unit covers what the system misses and what happens after it dumps. The Amerex wet chemical extinguisher, rated 2A:K, is intended as a supplement to automatic suppression for that additional margin, and it uses the same wet chemical chemistry as the hood system, so the two agents work together rather than fighting each other.
7) What is the difference between a wet chemical extinguisher and a Class B extinguisher for cooking oil?
Class B covers flammable liquids like gasoline and solvents, and it works by smothering. Cooking oil at frying temperature behaves differently: it holds enough heat to reignite the moment the smothering agent breaks down, which is why Class K exists as its own class. The Amerex unit's potassium acetate wet chemical cools the oil while saponifying the surface into a foam blanket, attacking both the fuel and the heat that would restart it. On modern high-efficiency fryers running vegetable oil, that cooling action is the part a Class B unit cannot supply.
8) Can one Class K extinguisher cover both the fryers and general fire risk in a school or hospital kitchen?
The 2A:K rating is dual class, so a single Amerex wet chemical unit is listed for Class K cooking oils and fats and for Class A ordinary combustibles such as paper, linens and cardboard. For an institutional food service operation standardizing across cafeterias, that means one model on the cooking line instead of two, and it carries UL and ULC ratings, which matters where facilities are inspected against both US and Canadian listings. Placement still has to put a unit within reach of every cooking appliance, so a large line usually needs more than one regardless of rating.
9) Will a stainless steel extinguisher hold up in a wet, greasy commercial kitchen?
Better than a painted mild steel unit, which is the point of the stainless build. Both the cylinder and the valve are stainless, so daily steam, washdown, and grease-cutting cleaners do not rust the shell or seize the valve, and the finish stays presentable in an open kitchen where customers can see it.
10) Is there a wheeled version of the Amerex Class K wet chemical extinguisher?
A wheel type is offered for applications where the unit needs to be moved to the fire rather than carried, which suits large production kitchens, food processing floors and long cooking lines where one fixed wall position cannot cover the hazard. For a standard restaurant line, the bracket-mounted unit on the wall near the appliances is the normal setup.
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