How does it sense there is a fire? 

The fire suppression units have advanced gas sensors that detect the release of hydrogen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gas from a lithium battery prior to a fire explosion. The systems will automatically start up and send alerts.

How will i be notified there is a fire?

The fire suppression units will send a SMS to your phone advising the the system has be activated. Up to 10 contact numbers are available. An audible alarm and flashing light will also be activated to alert of the event.

Can the units be reused after a fire event?

How do i arrange replacement unit after a fire event? 

EVFSS PTY LTD can provide a recovery service, decommissioning and recommissioning of your your fire suppression unit. General this would go through insurance.

Are the fire suppression units able to be viewed.

Yes, EVFSS PTY LTD has three protype units available for viewing on request.

How much water do the units hold and what type of fire suppression agent is used?

Approx capacities

EVFSS 1 - Ebike = 140L
EVFSS 2 - Ecart, emower,gopher etc = 480 L
EVFSS 3 - EV Passenger vehicle etc = 960L

The fire suppression unit use fresh water only. This is the most effective fire suppression fluid and can simply be topped up with mains water if required,

Can the fire suppression system owner regularly test units.

Yes, EVFSS 1&2 are easy to test run and this is recommended periodically. EVFSS 3 is recommended to be regularly tested by a qualified  trained technician. This will ensure the high performance and reliability of the unit is not compromised.

How easy is it to install the units?

EVFSS 1 - can simply be placed on floor and filled with water
EVFSS 2 & 3- transported to site and attached to floor via fixing means, then filled with water.

Are the fire suppression units connected to services?

The fire suppression units are completely independent , self-operating and require no connection to mains power or water supply. The units use high quality and capacity batteries to run water pumps and electrical systems. Solar PV may be used to maintain full battery capacity.

How do the fire suppression units work?

EVFSS 1 &2
In the event of a lithium battery fire or any fire occurrence, the fire suppression units will automatically be activated. When activated the water pumps will immediately operate recycling the water within the system. An alarm and SMS will also be activated alerting the owner the system has been activated and potential fire is occurring. The high rated fire proof screen will contain the spread of the fire and toxic smoke and also contain toxic water  from entering the environment. The unit will continue to run until manually switched off.

EVFSS 3 This unit operates similar to the other units with the addition of an inflatible airbag surrounding the vehicle when deployed from a floor channel. The unit also has provision for the Fire Services to flood the vehicle battery pack via a high flow spray bars system underneath vehicle. This unit also incorporates a charging cable management system that is capable of positioning the connector 360 deg around the vehicle. Ideal for carrying heavy cables and particularly useful for the elderly and people disabilities.