Packing Instruction 213

The general packing requirements of Part 4, Chapter 1 must be met.

Fire extinguishers with compressed or liquefied gas must be packed in strong outer packagings so that they cannot be accidentally activated.

Fire extinguishers may include installed actuating cartridges (cartridges, power device of Division 1.4C or 1.4S), without changing the classification of Division 2.2, provided the total quantity of deflagrating (propellant) explosives does not exceed 3.2 g per extinguishing unit.

Large fire extinguishers may also be transported unpackaged provided that the requirements of S-4;3.1.2 a) to e) are met, the valves are protected by one of the methods in accordance with 4;4.1.1.8 a) to c) and other equipment mounted on the fire extinguisher is protected to prevent accidental activation. For the purpose of this packing instruction, "large fire extinguishers" means fire extinguishers as described in sub-paragraphs c) to e) of Special Provision A19.