The latest FIA standard for Plumbed in Fire Suppression systems, 8865:2015 is a great step in both driver and vehicle safety requirements. In response to this Lifeline Released the Zero 3620 Series, drawing on over 20 years of design experience the Zero 3620 systems have convincingly passed all FIA and BSI tests.
When choosing an FIA 8865-2015 system it is critical to specify by the cockpit volume (m3) in order to maintain protection from a fire and the safety of the driver/co-pilot. All Lifeline Zero 3620 systems are described by cockpit volume to make this choice simple. Due to mandated ballast being built into the smaller system there is no weight advantage across the 3620 range.
Suitable for use in all FIA categories but mandatory for
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The patented Lifeline® Zero 3620 systems are a step change in Motorsport fire suppression technology representing the safest, most advanced, fastest and most validated product available to competitors. 20 years of experience, knowledge, continuous improvement, testing and real-world customer feedback have been put into this product, as well as validation from the FIA, BSI and the UK MOD.
Using a combination of 3M® Novec 1230™ and an AR-AFFF blend discharged through 1 high discharge nozzle in the cockpit and 3 in the engine bay, both performance and ease of installation are ensured.
Cockpit Nozzle x 1 (either fitted directly to cockpit bottle or on 1m hose)
Tubing, 10mm Dia in Cockpit, 8mm Dia in engine
UK Patent GB 1502347.6; GB 1516832.1; PCT/GB2015/050391.
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Zero 3620 Firemarshal meets the FIA’s demanding 8865:2015 standard and has been tested using a combination of 3M® Novec 1230™ and an AR-AFFF blend for use with unleaded petrol, diesel and E85 fuels.
Housed within a single fabricated aluminium cylinder, it discharges into both the engine and cockpit using aluminium tube, connected using high quality lightweight aluminium compression fittings, it is supplied with sufficient lengths of delivery pipework to ensure the best possible packaging within all vehicles. The system also has the added benefit to allow two further coolant outlets to be fitted should there be multiple areas in the engine bay that need to be cooled down to help prevent re-ignition.
Cloud Burst Cockpit Nozzle x 2
Tubing, 10mm Dia in Cockpit, 8mm Dia in engine
*UK Patent No GB2523902.
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At the start of 2018, in line with a required re-homologation with the FIA Lifeline refreshed all of it’s range of Fire suppression systems.
For Zero 2000
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Up until 01/01/2018 the MSA was unique in that the service of the plumbed in fire suppression systems was only ever a recommendation, anyone who has had the opportunity to race on the continent will know that this is not the case and 2 yearly services are widely enforced in Europe. Enforcing mandatory services is first step by the MSA is part of the phasing in of FIA homologated fire suppression systems. From 01/01/2019 all new vehicles will require and FIA Homologated system from FIA technical list 16 or 52 and from 01/01/2022 all vehicles are required to be fitted with such a system. In anticipation of this all manufactures of MSA type systems have ceased manufacture of this type of system.
All of the motorsport fire suppression systems that Lifeline Manufacture are FIA homologated, so what are the options available to you. The Zero 2000 range filled with AFFF are cost effective and now with Lifeline’s latest development in misting nozzles technology are more effective than ever at knocking fires down. If space and weight are a premium in the vehicle then the Zero 360 range is the perfect option, filled with Novec TM 1230 the zero 360 range features some of the lightest and most compact systems available today.
Both ranges are available with mechanical (pull cable) or electrical (push button) activation, the advantage of choosing a electrical one is that it will come in a smaller and lighter package.
If you have a rally car then you must have a minimum of 3.0kgs of suppressant as well as a hand held extinguisher, we sell these in a bundle at a discount in ‘rally packs’. For the rally packs you have the choice of Zero 2000 electrical or mechanically operated alternatively the smaller and lighter option of the Zero 360 electrical or mechanically operated.
These are the general requirements for competition vehicles under the current FIA regulations, some series enforce specific requirements so it is always worth thoroughly reading the technical regulation of the specific series that you are competing in. if you are competing in the UK then From 01/01/2019 all new vehicles will require and FIA Homologated system from FIA technical list 16 or 52 and from 01/01/2022 all vehicles are required to be fitted with such a system.
For Circuit vehicles - FIA technical list 16
The minimum requirement for a circuit vehicle is 1 plumbed in fire extinguisher homologated to FIA technical list 16 a full list can be found here. If the homologation number on the main serial label of the bottle matches one on the list then as long as it is not over 10 years old, has been serviced within the past 2 years and is fitted as per the manufactures instruction then it is eligible for circuit racing.
For Rally - FIA technical list 16
As rally cars are potentially further away form marshal aid there are a few extra requirements in place for rally cars, 1 plumbed in and 1 hand held extinguisher are required. Both must meet the requirements of FIA Technical list 16 a full list of plumed in systems can be found here can be found here. there is a note dictating which ones are eligible for rally as a minimum of 3.0kgs of suppressant is required. If the homologation number on the bottle matches one on the list then as long as it is not over 10 years old, has been serviced within the past 2 years and is fitted as per the manufactures instruction then it is eligible. For the Hand held to be eligible then it must have an minimum amount of suppressant for AFFF foam it is 2.4 ltrs and for Novec 1230 Gas it is 2.0kg, the same service requirements apply.
For FIA Categories WRC, R5, RGT, T1, GT3, WRX – Technical List 52 8865-2015 Standard
The FIA introduced a new standard of fire suppression that came into force for some categories of motorsport, 1 plumbed in Fire extinguisher homologated to technical list 52 is required again if it is a rally vehicle a hand held (2.4 ltrs of AFFF foam or 2.0kg of Novec 1230) must be carried. Check the homologation number on your bottle and check it on the list here. If the homologation number on the bottle matches one on the list then as long as it is not over 10 years old, has been serviced within the past 2 years and is fitted as per the manufactures instruction then it is eligible.
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