30LB Ansul Redline Cartridge (High Flow) (FORAY)

The Ansul Red Line HF-I-A-30-G-1 is a 30 lb High Flow cartridge-operated hand-portable fire extinguisher charged with FORAY (monoammonium phosphate) ABC dry chemical — the only high-flow 30 lb Red Line unit that provides Class A, B, and C coverage. Rated 40-A:120-B:C, it combines the high-flow delivery system designed for pressurized liquid and gas fires with the versatility of an ABC agent, making it the right specification for mixed-hazard environments where pressurized flammable liquid or gas fire risk coexists with Class A ordinary combustibles.

Per NFPA 10, high flow extinguishers have been specifically designed for pressurized flammable liquid fires and pressurized gas fires, and other special hazards where agent flow rate is critical to extinguishment. The HF-I-A-30-G-1 delivers FORAY at 0.87 lbs per second — significantly higher than a standard model — with an effective range of 23 feet and a charged weight of 54.5 lbs. Every unit includes an Indicator Fill Cap and a Corrosion Resistant Cap as standard features.

FORAY ABC Agent in a High Flow Platform

FORAY (monoammonium phosphate) is Ansul's multipurpose ABC dry chemical. It suppresses Class B fires by interrupting the chemical chain reaction in the flame, provides Class C protection through its non-conductive properties, and on Class A fires undergoes sintering at approximately 350°F — melting to form an oxygen-excluding crust that prevents re-ignition in wood, paper, and textile fires. In the high-flow platform, these capabilities are delivered at a flow rate that can overcome the fuel supply rate in pressurized fire scenarios, while still covering any Class A hazards present in the same environment.

Included Features

• High Flow Pressure: Factory-configured high-flow nozzle delivers 0.87 lbs/sec, engineered for pressurized flammable liquid and gas fires per NFPA 10.
• Indicator Fill Cap: Red stem indicator pops up when pressurized for an immediate visual readiness check.
• Corrosion Resistant Cap: Protects the fill opening in the humid and corrosive environments common in petrochemical and offshore applications.
• Field Recharge: Cartridge-operated design allows on-site recharge by a certified technician without shop equipment.
• 12-Year Limited Warranty: Ansul's 12-year limited warranty from date of delivery.

The HF-I-A-30-G-1 is specified for environments where pressurized flammable liquid or gas fires are credible hazards and Class A coverage is also required:

• Mixed-Hazard Industrial Facilities: Process plants, refineries, and chemical operations where pressurized flammable streams coexist with ordinary combustible materials — packaging, insulation, structural elements — where a single ABC unit must handle all three fire classes.
• Pressurized Fuel and Gas Systems: Pipeline valve stations, compressor stations, and gas processing facilities where pressurized gas or liquid fires demand high flow rates, and surrounding ordinary combustibles require Class A coverage.
• Aviation Ground Operations: Fueling facilities and hangars where pressurized fuel system fires may occur alongside aircraft structure fires involving ordinary combustibles.
• Heavy Construction and Mining: Operations with pressurized hydraulic systems and diesel fuel alongside significant Class A material exposure.

To maintain NFPA 10 compliance, the HF-I-A-30-G-1 must follow a documented maintenance schedule:

• Monthly Visual Inspection: Verify the nitrogen cartridge safety seal is intact, the pull pin and tamper seal are in place, and the corrosion resistant cap is undamaged. Confirm inspection tags are current and the high-flow nozzle and hose are free of obstruction.
• Annual Maintenance: A certified technician must inspect all components, verify nitrogen cartridge condition, check the high-flow nozzle assembly, and confirm FORAY agent has not packed or caked.
• 6-Year Internal Examination: Full internal inspection per NFPA 10 including agent removal and cylinder interior inspection. Recharge with Ansul-approved FORAY modified technical dry chemical (pail part no. 434906).
• 12-Year Hydrostatic Test: The carbon steel agent tank must undergo hydrostatic pressure testing per NFPA 10 and DOT requirements.

What is the difference between this and the standard FORAY 30 lb Red Line (RL-A-30-G)?

The HF-I-A-30-G-1 uses a high-flow nozzle delivering 0.87 lbs/sec to a 23-foot range, while the standard RL-A-30-G uses a standard flow nozzle with a lower flow rate. Both carry a 40-A rating but the high-flow model achieves a higher B:C rating (120-B:C vs 80-B:C for the standard) due to the higher flow rate. The HF model is the correct specification when your hazard assessment includes pressurized flammable liquid or gas fires. The standard model is appropriate for pool and spill fires without a pressurized fuel component.

Why choose FORAY over Purple K in a high flow unit?

The HF-I-K-30-G (Purple K) achieves a higher flow rate (0.99 vs 0.87 lbs/sec) and longer range (30 vs 23 ft) but has no Class A rating. If your environment has significant Class A hazards in addition to pressurized liquid or gas fire risk, FORAY's ABC coverage makes the HF-I-A-30-G-1 the correct choice. If your hazard is purely Class B and C with no Class A exposure, the Purple K high-flow model delivers more B:C suppression performance per pound.

What does "modified technical FORAY" mean for the recharge agent?

Class A Red Line extinguishers use a modified formulation of FORAY dry chemical (pail part no. 434906) that is specifically optimized for the higher flow rates and pressures of the Red Line platform. Do not substitute standard FORAY agent — use the Ansul-specified modified technical FORAY agent for recharges to maintain the unit's listed performance.