ShopAmerex.com · Amerex 08261 datasheet · https://shopamerex.com/products/amerex-08261-anodized-0-469-wheeled-unit-nozzle-tip · Figures as published by Amerex · Verified Sep 2, 2026
Genuine Amerex service part·Part no. 08261
Amerex 08261 Anodized 0.469 Wheeled Unit Nozzle Tip
Amerex 08261 is the .469 in. Full overview ↓
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Which models does the Amerex 08261 fit?
Per the Amerex Parts Book · page 21| Fits | Extinguisher | UL rating | Capacity | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 493 |  15505 Amerex 493 300 lb Wheeled Purple K Fire ExtinguisherParts Book p.19, model-specific tip |
320B:C | 300 lb (136.07 kg) | $9,413.00 | View |
| Model 493R |  17944 Amerex 493R 300 lb Wheeled Purple K Fire ExtinguisherR variant of 493 |
320B:C | 300 lb (136.07 kg) | $10,511.00 | View |
Parts list for 300/350 lb. dry chemical wheeled models, 55 cu. ft. nitrogen cylinder
Fitment per the Amerex Parts Book. Check the part number against your unit’s nameplate before ordering.
What is the Amerex 08261?
Amerex 08261 is the .469 in. nozzle tip listed in Amerex Parts Book 27277 Rev D, printed page 19, at item 27, specifically for model 493, the 300 lb wheeled Purple K extinguisher. The Parts Book lists it in the discharge group with the ball valve assembly (item 26), the hose and nozzle gasket (item 25) and the 50 ft. discharge hose (item 28). The ABC model on the same page, 491, takes a different tip: PN 08260 at .531 in. Amerex states that its replacement parts must be used to protect the UL listing and to keep the warranty in effect.
Amerex 08261 specifications
| Part number | 08261 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nozzle Tip - 493 (.469) |
| Orifice size | .469 in. |
| Parts Book page | printed page 19 (PDF page 21) |
| Diagram item | 27 |
| Models | 493 |
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| Amerex item number | 08261 |
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Part data as published by Amerex. Confirm against the current Parts Book revision before ordering for a unit in service.
Amerex 08261 documents
Official Amerex publications · PDFCurrent Amerex publications, hosted on ShopAmerex so links do not break when Amerex reorganizes its site.
Other parts on Parts Book page 21
Parts list for 300/350 lb. dry chemical wheeled models, 55 cu. ft. nitrogen cylinder · All 12 parts| Part no. | Part | Pack | Price | Quantity and add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06789 | Each | $285.00 | ||
| 06809 | Each | $1,452.00 | ||
| 06814 | Each | $921.00 | ||
| 07026 | Each | $1,324.00 | ||
| 07292 | Each | $135.00 | ||
| 07607 | Each | $1,882.00 | ||
| 08260 | Each | $102.00 | ||
| 17235 | Each | $260.00 |
Item numbers refer to the exploded view on the Parts Book page. Model-specific items are marked in the Amerex parts list; confirm before ordering.
Amerex 08261 questions
What does the Amerex 08261 nozzle tip fit?
Amerex model 493, the 300 lb wheeled Purple K fire extinguisher, including the 493R rubber-tread wheel variant.
What is the orifice size of the Amerex 08261?
.469 in. The Parts Book description is 'Nozzle Tip - 493 (.469)'.
Is the Amerex 08261 a genuine Amerex part?
Yes — it is the factory nozzle tip listed in the Amerex Parts Book specifically for model 493, not a substitute.
Where is the 08261 listed in the Parts Book?
Item 27 on printed page 19 (PDF page 21), directly below the 491 tip.
Can the Amerex 08261 be used on model 491?
No — the Parts Book lists a different, larger nozzle tip for the ABC model 491: PN 08260 at .531 in.
Where does this tip sit on the extinguisher?
The Parts Book groups it with the ball valve assembly and the hose and nozzle gasket at the end of the 50 ft. discharge hose.
Which service manual covers the model this tip fits?
Amerex Owner's Service Manual PN 05614, covering wheeled models 491, 492 and 493.