FAQ & Specifications

FireCooler 1000 & 1100 Frequently Asked Questions

Everyday questions we all ask -- www.firecooler.com/faq.htm

FireCooler Media Protectors
Media Protected:	FireCooler 1000 Class 125, 60 Minute Fire Safe	FireCooler 1100 Class 125, 60 Minute Fire Safe
Diskettes
CD-ROMs
Removable Media: Iomega Zip, Ditto, Clik!, Syquest and Others
4 mm DAT tapes
8 mm tapes
CD-Rewriteable Disks
DLT tapes
TRAVAN tapes

For more detailed information on media tolerances, go the What the Experts Say section for manufacturer's specifications for 4mm, 8mm, 13 GB, DLT and CD-Rewritable.

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Features	FireCooler 1000	FireCooler 1100
UL Classification as a Class 125, 60 minute insulated filing device
Manufacturer's Tested and Listed not to exceed 100 F/38C in a one hour fire test at 1700 F/927 C.
Only fire product in the world that protects new temperature sensitive media (8mm, DLT, and CD-Rewritable) that cannot be exposed to temperatures above 104 F/38C, or 113 F/45 C for 4 mm.
Meets new media temperature protection specifications
Offers protection for media for one full hour in fires up to 1700ºF
Offers portable protection at only 70 lbs/30 kg. Portability helps comply with IRS, FASB, and insurance regulations concerning off-site protection and storage of data
Cuts risk of lost assets -- yes the IRS considers data an asset.
Contains no CFCs in compliance with 1995 regulations.
Eliminates the need for Halon, a CFC, as a fire suppressant.
Provides extra security and environmental protection when stored in a desk drawer or file cabinet.
Secures data with lock and key.
No risk, 30-day money back guarantee.
Limited lifetime warrantee.

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Specifications for FireCooler 1000 and 1100
	Internal		External
	inches	mm	inches	mm
Length	8.875	2.25	17.500	445
Width	6.250	159	11.625	295
Height	5.875	149	10.500	267
Weight	70 pounds (32 kg.)
Volume	325.88 cubic inches, 5.3 liters

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Media	Storage Capacity (Minimum Capacities in parentheses)
	FireCooler 1000	FireCooler 1100
Tape Cartridges (without plastic sleeve)	* This media is not protected by the FC 1000.
4mm	*	60
8mm	*	32
DLT	*	12
DDS/DAT	*	60
DC2120	*	32
TK Series	*	8
TRAVAN	*	23
3480/3590	*	9
Removable Media (without cases)
Iomega Zip 100	32	32
Quantum DLT (with holder)	*	1
3M LS-120	100	100
Disks 3 1/2"	100	100
Exabyte 8mm (with holder)	*	2
Disks 5 1/4"	130	130
Optical Disks
CD ROM in case	17	17
CD ROM in sleeves	66	66

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• Today's high density media contains smaller metal particles that corrode quicker.
  
• With a higher areal density, a greater number of bits are lost for the same defect size.
  
• Newer tape and optical media may have a humidity tolerance as low as 20% RH. Check manufacturer's specifications.
  
• Controlled humidity results in fewer data errors and extended life expectancy of media.

How DataDry Works
DataDry uses a special absorbent material that attracts water vapor and holds it physically through surface absorption. One canister will maintain a safe level of humidity within a 3 cubic foot sealed space. For most effective drying, use in a small enclosed space. Do not submerge canister in liquid of any kind.

Maximum Media Protection
DataDry Moisture Absorber protects all types of media from deterioration, rust, corrosion, mold, mildew, de-alloying and other damage caused by moisture and humidity. Simply place the DataDry canister along with your media (computer generated, paper, microfiche, photographs and negatives) and all moisture and humidity within a 3 cubic foot area is absorbed.

• Safes
  
• Plastic Storage Containers
  
• Gun Cases and Safes
  
• All Type of Collectibles
  
• Tool Boxes
  
• Photographic Film & Negative Storage
  
• Safe Deposit Boxes
  
• Microfilm & Microfiche Storage
  
• Clothes Closets
  
• Filing Cabinets
  
• Ski Equipment & Storage Bags
  
• All types of footwear including sneakers, golf shoes, work boots, ski boots and in-line skates. Dries footwear and eliminates odor and fungus growth.