Phoenix Battery Fighter BS0440 – Lithium-Ion Battery Storage & Charging Safe

Lithium-Ion Battery Storage & Charging | Smoke Detection | Up to 8 Charging Sockets

The Phoenix Battery Fighter BS0440 Series is a specialist fire-resistant safe designed for the safer storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries in commercial, professional and domestic environments.

With the growing use of rechargeable batteries in power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, garden equipment, laptops and other electronic devices, organisations increasingly need a dedicated location in which batteries can be stored and charged.

The Battery Fighter combines substantial double-wall construction and fire-resistant insulation with integrated charging sockets, smoke detection and alarm, helping businesses create a more controlled environment for managing rechargeable batteries.

Available in three sizes from 63 to 163 litres, with a choice of Key, Electronic or Fingerprint locking.

Designed for Lithium-Ion Battery Storage & Charging

Lithium-ion batteries can present a fire risk if damaged, defective, incorrectly charged or subjected to excessive temperatures.

One of the most significant risks is thermal runaway, where a rapid increase in battery temperature can lead to ignition and an intense fire that can be extremely difficult to control.

The Phoenix Battery Fighter provides a dedicated, fire-resistant location for storing and charging rechargeable batteries, helping organisations improve the way these increasingly common devices are managed.

Suitable applications include batteries for:

• Power tools
• Garden tools
• E-bikes
• E-scooters
• Drones
• Laptops
• Mobile phones
• Other rechargeable electronic equipment
• AA, AAA, C, D and 9V rechargeable batteries

Integrated Battery Charging

Each Battery Fighter incorporates internal power outlets, allowing compatible battery chargers to be operated inside the cabinet rather than leaving batteries charging unprotected around the workplace.

Charging capacity increases with cabinet size:

BS0441 – 4 Power Sockets
2 double PDUs

BS0442 – 6 Power Sockets
3 double PDUs

BS0444 – 8 Power Sockets
4 double PDUs

This makes it possible to create a dedicated central charging location for multiple batteries and devices.

Smoke Detection & External Alarm

The current Battery Fighter specification includes an internal smoke detector together with an external wireless alarm.

This provides an additional level of early warning should smoke be detected within the cabinet.

For organisations routinely charging lithium-ion batteries, this is an important advantage over simply storing or charging batteries within a conventional cupboard or storage area.

Tested Fire Protection

The Battery Fighter uses Phoenix's double-wall construction with Styronite F fire-resistant insulation to provide substantial resistance to heat and fire.

The three models have been tested to the Swedish NT Fire 017 standard:

BS0441 & BS0442
Tested to NT Fire 017-90 Paper

BS0444
Tested to NT Fire 017-120 Paper

The larger BS0444 therefore provides up to 120 minutes of certified fire protection for paper documents.

These ratings demonstrate the fire-resistant construction of the cabinet. They should not, however, be interpreted as a guaranteed period for containing a lithium-ion battery fire, as the NT Fire 017 test relates specifically to the protection of paper against an external fire.

Fire & Impact Tested

The Battery Fighter has also undergone a 9.1 metre fire and impact drop test, designed to assess its resistance to the type of impact that could occur if a safe fell through the burning floors of a building.

Combined with its substantial construction, this makes the Battery Fighter considerably different from a conventional steel battery-storage cabinet.

Robust Fire-Resistant Construction

The Battery Fighter features double-wall construction incorporating Phoenix's patented Styronite F insulation.

This construction provides substantial physical strength together with resistance to fire and heat.

Each model is finished in a high-quality, scratch-resistant White RAL 9003 finish and carries appropriate battery hazard warning labels.

Key, Electronic or Fingerprint Locking

All three sizes are available with a choice of three locking systems.

Key Lock – K

A high-quality key lock supplied with two keys, providing straightforward mechanical access.

Electronic Lock – E

An advanced high-security electronic lock featuring scrambled-code functionality, providing convenient keyless access.

Fingerprint Lock – F

An advanced touchscreen keypad and biometric lock incorporating:

• Fingerprint access
• Up to 32 fingerprints
• Clear LED display
• Internal alarm
• Dual-control functionality
• Hidden code
• Scrambled-code functionality

The Fingerprint version is particularly useful in workplaces where several authorised users may require convenient access to the battery cabinet.

Optional Safe Monitor

For enhanced monitoring, the Battery Fighter can be specified with Phoenix's optional Safe Monitor.

This monitors conditions within the cabinet and can provide alerts to a connected mobile-phone app if the maximum configured temperature is exceeded.

For organisations routinely charging larger numbers of lithium-ion batteries, SafeFort considers this a particularly useful option as part of a wider battery-management and fire-safety strategy.

Security Protection

In addition to its specialist battery-storage role, Phoenix recommends the Battery Fighter for an overnight risk of:

£2,500 Cash

or

£25,000 Valuables

This rating is a manufacturer recommendation rather than an independently stated EN 14450 or EN 1143-1 burglary grade.

Secure Floor Fixing

The Battery Fighter is prepared for secure floor fixing, with suitable fixing bolts for concrete floors supplied.

Given the weights of the range – from 93kg to 228kg – SafeFort can also provide professional delivery and installation where required.

SafeFort Recommendation

The Phoenix Battery Fighter BS0440 is an excellent choice for businesses and organisations looking to improve the way rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are stored and charged on site.

Rather than charging batteries around workshops, offices or storage areas, the Battery Fighter provides a dedicated fire-resistant cabinet with integrated power outlets and smoke detection.

The compact BS0441 is well suited to smaller battery inventories, while the BS0442 provides increased capacity and six charging sockets. For businesses managing larger numbers or physically larger batteries, the BS0444 provides 163 litres of storage, eight charging sockets and the highest level of external-fire protection within the range.

For commercial environments, SafeFort particularly recommends considering the optional Safe Monitor, which adds temperature monitoring and mobile alerts as an additional element within a wider lithium-ion battery safety strategy.

The Battery Fighter should form part of an organisation's overall battery risk-management procedures rather than being viewed as a substitute for appropriate charging practices, battery inspection, fire-risk assessment and emergency procedures.

For customers requiring a practical combination of fire-resistant construction, secure battery storage, integrated charging and early-warning detection, the Phoenix Battery Fighter BS0440 provides a comprehensive solution.