Aerosol Fire Suppression Cylinder Battery Sign

Aerosol Fire Suppression Cylinder Battery Sign – FS0257

This aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery sign identifies a bank of fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing cylinders connected by a common manifold, showing the pictogram of several linked cylinders beneath the word “Aerosol”. Aerosol-based fixed systems are increasingly fitted in machinery spaces, pump rooms, and enclosed cargo areas as an alternative to CO2 or other clean-agent systems, and this sign lets crew and fire teams identify the cylinder bank at a glance during an inspection or an emergency.

Because an aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery discharges a fine solid-particle aerosol rather than a gas, the space it protects still needs to be evacuated and sealed before or during activation, in the same way as a CO2-protected space. This aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery sign is normally paired with space-identification and evacuation signage at the entrance to the protected compartment, and with the local or remote release controls for the system.

Where this sign is used

This sign is one of several fixed fire-extinguishing system markers used alongside standard portable equipment signage, such as our fire extinguisher sign, to give crew a complete picture of the fire-fighting equipment available in a space.

This sign is fitted directly on or beside the cylinder rack itself, typically inside a dedicated cylinder room, a machinery space enclosure, or a purpose-built cabinet. Fire control plans reference the aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery sign so crew can locate the physical cylinder bank that corresponds to a given protected space without having to trace pipework runs during an emergency.

Fitting this aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery sign is straightforward: the photoluminescent film is self-adhesive and applies directly to the cylinder rack frame, cabinet door, or adjacent bulkhead after the surface is cleaned and dried. No drilling or mechanical fixing is required, and the sign is sized to remain legible from typical machinery space viewing distances.

Maintaining the this sign

Crew responsible for the space protected by an aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery should know both the location of the sign and the evacuation procedure for that compartment before any drill or actual release, since the two are directly linked on the fire control plan.

During routine fire rounds, crew should confirm that the sign is still legible and correctly positioned relative to the cylinder bank it identifies, particularly after any maintenance work on the manifold or cylinder rack. Because photoluminescent film only charges under normal lighting, the aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery sign needs to sit clear of shadows cast by pipework, cable trays, or structural members so it can build and hold its charge for emergency conditions.

Vessels undergoing SOLAS fire safety surveys are typically asked to show that the sign at each protected space matches the system as installed, including cylinder count and location, since systems are sometimes upgraded or relocated during refits. Keeping a spare aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery sign on hand alongside other fire control plan signage makes it straightforward to correct any mismatch found during survey preparation.

Order the correct aerosol fire suppression cylinder battery sign for every cylinder bank shown on the fire control plan before the next survey, and keep the pictogram consistent across sister vessels sharing the same system layout.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0257
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)

• Fire-retardant marine-grade material
• Available in non-glow vinyl, general purpose glow, or DNV Wheelmark certified Class C / Class D photoluminescent film
• Waterproof and saltwater resistant
• Glossy wipe-clean finish
• Peel-and-stick installation, no tools or drilling

This sign is supplied as a durable, adhesive-backed marker sized to sit cleanly on cylinder rack frames and cabinet doors throughout machinery and service areas, matching the dimensions of other fire control plan signage on board.

Manufactured to IMO photoluminescent standards. Need a different size? Contact us for a quote.