Lithium Battery Fire Cabinet 2 Door – 60 Min, 4 Shelves, Smoke Detection, Alarm, 8 x Plug Sockets Per Shelf – 3 Phase

LOXK2000 STANDARD – 60 MINUTE FIRE RESISTANCE
Designed specifically for the safe storage and charging of Lithium-ion batteries, CE marked cabinet can accommodate and charge a range of different types and sizes of battery: Electric bikes, E-scooters, Hand tools, Drones, Communication devices (walkie-talkies and radios) and many other types too.

With a reinforced frame clad with KIWA certified 18mm Magoxx Magnesium Oxide board, this cabinet is fitted with a smoke detector which provides an indication of a thermal runaway event and automatically triggers the audio/visual alarm and cuts power to the chargers. Simultaneously the ventilation system closes, and the pressure relieve valve activates as required, while the 60-minute fire resistant cabinet contains the “event” buying you time to safely evacuate staff, protect the fabric of your facility and bring in trained fire fighters.

Standard features:

• 60-minutes fire resistance
• 2 self-closing, lockable doors
• 230v standard power supply
• Audio/visual alarm system
• Power interruption system
• 1 smoke detector
• Pressure relief valve
• 2 non-mechanical vents fitted with automatic butterfly valves
• 4 adjustable shelves
• 8 socket power supply strips on each level
• Pallet truck access from all 4 sides
• Adjustable feet to level cabinet
• Designed to fit through a standard height door aperture (once off delivery pallet)

Specification:
External dimensions: 758mm L x 1141mm W x 1930mm H (+ 45mm for removable visual alarm)
Internal dimensions: 607mm L x 1021mm W x 1590mm H
Maximum weight per shelf: 70kg
Cabinet weight: 410kg

Delivery information:

• Cabinets are delivered on a pallet to a curb side point.
• If the anti-tilt sticker has changed from GREEN to RED, please reject the delivery and notify us immediately.
• If you would like the cabinet installing, please contact us to arrange a survey and quote.

Loxxer didn’t just go the route of utilising an existing fire-rated cabinet designed for storing flammable liquids. We started at point zero and designed and developed our cabinets specifically for the safe storage and charging of Lithium-ion batteries. As part of that process, we worked with one of Europe’s leading independent test laboratories, KIWA to obtain certification (LOXK2000 ADVANCED PRO) based on real thermal runaway events, leading to fires and explosions inside our cabinets. All of this was done to give our customers confidence in the product and peace of mind now and in the future.

Currently, in the UK there isn’t a specific regulation in relation to the safe storage and charging of Lithium-ion batteries. That be said, you will be expected to be able to show you have risk accessing your facility and have taken reasonable precautions to negate a fire/explosion from causing harm to people, the environment and property in the event of an incident.

Apart from the obvious need to comply with COSHH we would recommend you understand your obligations in relation to The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (commonly known as DSEAR).

DSEAR places duties on employers and the self-employed (considered employers for the purposes of the Regulations) to assess and eliminate or reduce risks from dangerous substances so far as is reasonably practicable. A good understanding of your responsibilities can be gained from the following HSE publications:

Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres – Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 – Approved Code of Practice and guidance.

Controlling fire and explosion risks in the workplace – A brief guide to the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations.

And of course, the regulations themselves:
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002

Independent verifiable testing and certification was at the heart of our thinking when developing our cabinets and KIWA carried out extensive tests using Lithium-ion batteries in thermal runaway, to prove the integrity of the cabinet’s structure, the response of the alarm control unit and the ability of the AF-X aerosol fire suppression systems to control the “event”.
The suppression system works in two ways: By absorbing the energy required to create a chemical reaction and By producing a chemical reaction that prevents the burning material from continuing to “self-fuel” itself. The results (which are available on request) showed that the cabinet’s (LOXK2000 ADVANCED PRO) integrity remained intact beyond 90 minutes and that the remaining batteries were protected too.

We are available to offer advice on the right cabinet for your specific application, but we also recommend that you consult with your insurance provider to ensure they are happy with your plans, and you might also want to consider talking to your local authority fire brigade who can offer invaluable insight too.