rmj951 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Does anyone know if the ESS in car fire system needs to be SFI certified for NASA racing? Rene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBody383 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 15.2 Fire System It is highly recommended that a fire system be installed (required on some cars, as specified in class rules). An on-board system uses lines routed through the car with a single actuator to engage in case of emergency. An on-board system shall use Halon 1301, 1211, or Halotron I, hexafluoropropane, HFC-236a, CC0610, FE-36, five (5) pound minimum, with a minimum of two (2) nozzles (one (1) in cockpit and one (1) in engine bay) with manual or auto release. Other agents in SFI certified systems are acceptable. Systems may also use AFFF material (e.g. SPA Lite, ZERO 2000, Coldfire 302) 2.25 liter minimum. If such a system is used, the appropriate atomizing nozzles shall be used. All AFFF internally pressurized system bottles shall use a working pressure gauge. All AFFF bottles shall be marked with the recommended “filled weight.” All system cylinders should be securely mounted with bolts. On-board systems may also use CEA614 provided that the lines and nozzles are replaced as per the manufacturer’s (3M) instructions. I have an aqueous foam system in my CMC car; but it wouldn't hurt for you to talk to the local tech folks either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbuskuhl Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Rene, I know 2 SRX7/PTF guys put non SFI ESS systems in their car and were fine with tech this year. I'd email Clifton for an official answer if you were concerned about Nationals. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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