EV FirePro Protection
The future in EV Fire Protection is here.
What is EV FirePro?
Innovative Fire Suppression for EVs
At F.A.S UK Fire Group, we’re passionate about the future of electric vehicles (EVs). We share your excitement for the sustainable and technological advancements EVs offer.
As professionals in the field, we also recognise the rare occurrence of EV battery fires, the challenges faced by fire brigades to intervene, and the critical need for innovative fire fighting solutions.
That’s where EV FirePro comes in.
What is EV FirePro?
EV FirePro is a fixed fire suppression system designed to be permanently installed into a car parking bay.
When an electric vehicle battery enters thermal runaway, EV FirePro delivers a targeted water spray to the vehicle undercarriage to control heat release.
Additionally, EV FirePro provides water spray coverage to adjacent vehicles and structural building elements to reduce fire spread and assist to prevent structural damage.
Targeted Spary
EV FirePro utilises proprietary low-profile nozzles to deliver water in two key ways:
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Underside Coverage: Water is sprayed directly onto the underside of the EV, reaching the Lithium-ion battery pack. This innovative approach is more effective than traditional overhead sprinklers.
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Lateral Protection: A secondary spray pattern extends outwards, providing protection to adjacent vehicles and nearby property from potential jet flames.
By suppressing the fire throughout a fire event, EV FirePro minimises damage to surrounding vehicles and property.
Enhanced Safety for Emergencey Respnders
Li-ion battery fires can emit vapour clouds of toxic gasses. Without EV FirePro in operation, emergency responders may need to get close to the vehicle risking exposure to these gases, jet like flames and possible explosions.
Getting water to the underside of the vehicle to cool the battery pack is impossible via traditional overhead water sprinkler systems.
By suppressing the fire right from the initial stages, EV FirePro can prevent flames from spreading to nearby vehicles and causing structural damage to buildings. EV FirePro reduces the overall fire intensity and decreases risks for emergency responders.
Specifications
EV FirePro is manufactured from the highest quality materials to ensure reliability and durability.
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Constructed from the highest quality, tough 3mm 304 stainless steel, EV FirePro can be driven over (although not recommended), and will not rust.
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Measuring 1990mm x 1270mm, EV FirePro has been designed to integrate seamlessly into a parking bay.
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The low-profile design results in a height of less than of 30mm above the finished floor level which reduces the risk of tripping hazards.
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Finished in an anti-slip paint to prevent slip hazards and a reflective grip tape to the perimeter for high visibility.
“EV FirePro offers maximum flexibility for various buildings and car park setups”.
EV FirePro seamlessly integrates into your existing infrastructure.
Automatic Activation Connected to Existing Fire Safety Systems
EV FirePro can be connected to your building’s existing fire hydrant or sprinkler system.
Upon detection of a battery fire in the installed parking bay, EV FirePro will send a signal to the building’s fire detection and alarm system, automatically activate and deliver water suppression to the vehicle undercarriage.
Multi-installation Using Common Water Supply Pipework
When connected to an existing hydrant or sprinkler system, EV FirePro can be installed to serve multiple parking bays from a common water supply pipe.
Each EV FirePro has its own water supply solenoid valve meaning only the fire-affected parking bay will activate.
EV FirePro can be activated manually from a manual call point (MCP) located remote to the parking bay where a fire brigade hose connection is located.
EV FirePro – Not Connected to a Water Supply.
In its simplest configuration, where connection to hydrants or sprinklers is not available, the EV FirePro system can have a fire brigade hose connection, remote to the parking bay, allowing fire crews to connect and supply water to the system.
Discover more about this innovative solution
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