Frequently asked questions about the fire protection box

The Li-Ion Safety Box M provides preventive fire protection when handling lithium-ion batteries. It is designed to contain flames, heat and smoke in a controlled way and protect the surrounding area in the event of thermal runaway, overheating or a battery fire.

Common lithium-ion batteries such as e-bike batteries, power tool batteries, batteries from mobile devices and compact energy storage units are suitable, within the permitted dimensions and capacities. Damaged or swollen batteries should be assessed individually.

Yes. The box is an active suppression system: it reacts automatically to thermal escalation and releases an extinguishing agent to stabilise the situation quickly. It does not replace a fixed suppression installation for rooms or buildings.

The box is designed to contain flames inside, dissipate heat in a controlled manner, prevent fire spread and protect the immediate surroundings.

Smoke and gases can be produced during a battery fire. The box reduces the effects through controlled fire-gas management (venting, cooling, filtration). A well-ventilated installation location is recommended.

No. It does not replace statutory fire protection requirements, structural measures or operational safety concepts. It is an additional protective measure.

Yes — provided local fire protection regulations are met. It is suitable for private households, workshops, businesses and technical environments.

The box is maintenance-free according to the product datasheet. Visual inspections of seals, hinges and latches are still recommended, as well as a professional inspection after a fire event.

According to the datasheet: max. 3.6 kWh per individual battery and max. 3.6 kWh total capacity at the same time, e.g. 4 × 900 Wh bicycle batteries.

TRIDENT® foam agent with high cooling performance, 12-litre fill volume, 10-year shelf life, spray duration of approx. 4 minutes 30 seconds.

Mains supply 100–230 V AC, 50–60 Hz. Interior sockets: 4 × 110/230 V, max. 10 A total. Plus an internal 13.6 V LiFePO4 power supply.

IP54. Ambient temperature 5–45 °C, humidity 5–95% RH. Protect from direct sunlight.

Via the contact form or by email to info@ruk-technologies.com. We respond promptly on business days.

No. After a fire event, the Li-Ion Safety Box M must not be reused and must be disposed of properly. Further information on disposal can be found in the respective operating manual.

The current product datasheet (version 1.4) is available as a PDF download.

Yes. Dealers, partners and resellers have a programme with strong commissions, training and a direct contact. Request it on the sales partners page — a sales expert will typically get back to you promptly.

We work with self-employed sales partners on a commission basis (no employment contract). Inquiries go through the sales partners page, with a few questions about territory and experience.

Yes, in the shop. List price €4,500 excl. VAT, shipping after order confirmation. If you are not sure yet, you can book a 30-minute appointment there — by phone or video call.

Usually yes — if the box actually suppresses. A real suppression box monitors temperature, cuts power and releases agent. A passive steel crate without sensors is not a suppression box. The Li-Ion Safety Box M is both: fire protection box and battery suppression box.

A safe protects against access but does not extinguish. In thermal runaway a passive battery safe can become a closed combustion chamber. For charging and storing lithium-ion batteries an active fire protection box is the stronger choice.

A defined, monitored place to charge — not a power strip under the bench. The Li-Ion Safety Box M is that station in a closed system: four interior sockets, temperature monitoring, shutdown and suppression.

No. It does not replace statutory requirements, detectors or alignment with your insurer and safety officer. It makes the charging place evidence and is an extra local measure. This FAQ is not legal or insurance advice.