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Common Barn, Tamworth Road, Packington,
Nr. Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9PX. UK
Tel: 01827 300150 Fax: 01827 300151
E-mail: sales@spa-uk.co.uk
Web Site: www.spa-uk.co.uk
Thank you for purchasing an SPA Extreme system
Thank you for purchasing a SPA Extreme system (which has been FIA homologated).
It is important that you read the following instructions carefully before attempting to install your fire
suppression system.
The performance of this system could be affected if it is in anyway modified or tampered with may
make void its homologation. Please ensure that should any parts need to be replaced; only
genuine SPA Extreme components are used.
Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate in contacting SPA Design on 01827
300150.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The purpose of this along with any other vehicle fire
suppression system is to provide sufficient time in which to
control the fire to enable the occupants to leave the vehicle.
In ideal conditions, the fire will be extinguished completely
but this can not be guaranteed. The main purpose is to
curb the intensity of either an engine or cockpit fire to
provide the means for the occupants to leave the vehicle or
for outside assistance to be given.
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Summary of Contents for Spa Extreme
- Page 1 The performance of this system could be affected if it is in anyway modified or tampered with may make void its homologation. Please ensure that should any parts need to be replaced; only genuine SPA Extreme components are used. Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate in contacting SPA Design on 01827 300150. IMPORTANT NOTE...
- Page 2 Page 7 Cockpit nozzle location Page 8 Nozzle orientation Page 9 Tube connection notes & maintenance Page 10 System layout tubing and nozzles Page 11 Electrical wiring information Page 12-15 SPA service agents Page 16 Extreme data sheet Page 2...
- Page 3 C O N T E N T S SPAex2.5 SYSTEM CONTENTS LIST 1 x Base 2 x straps 1 x rectangular strengthening support bracket SP 007H Power pack Hirschman SP 005H Plug and lead x 2 SP 011 Internal fire button SP 012 External fire button SP 017 E location sticker SP 015 6mm decabon 4.36 meters...
- Page 4 ELECTRICAL FITTING INSTRUCTIONS Unpack all parts and check components against kit list’. Remove the bottle from it’s plinth by undoing the over-centre clips. Decide the best position for the extinguisher – IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOTTLE SHOULD BE MOUNTED IN THE FORE AND AFT DIRECTION IN THE VEHICLE.
- Page 5 SPA Extreme electrical details The SPA Extreme system uses actuators to operate valves located with in the pressurized container that contains the extinguishant. These are triggered remotely using a battery-powered power pack. In order to guarantee reliable operation the connectors used are 1P67 and the actuators used are of a military specification with the system / battery test electronics integrated into the power pack.
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Page 9: Tube Connections
Each SPA Extreme System kit is supplied with Decabon tubing which is a plastic coated aluminum tube which can be molded and flexed to suit this application. The SPA Extreme system has been designed and homologated using this type of tube. DO NOT substitute this tube for any other type. - Page 10 Fig 3 Page 10...
- Page 11 Fig 4 To test the battery, push and hold lever switch upwards in the “Battery Check” position until yellow light flashes. If the extinguisher tubing is to be removed, push the black collet in and pull the tubing out at the same time. RECOMMENDED: Use the continuity test and battery test before each race.
- Page 12 SERVICE AND REFILL AGENTS FOR SPA EXTREME SYSTEMS. ATS MOTORSPORT GIEFFE SRL 30 SCHOONGEZICHT RD BERGBRON JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA PH : 0027 11 726 6314 PH : 0039 0131 216505 FAX : 0027 11 673 5185 FAX : 0039 0131 216506 E : atsleeke@global.co.za E : www.
- Page 13 MURRAY MOTORSPORT UNIT 20 BEECHLAWN IND COMPLEX 592 GREENHILLS RD DUBLIN EIRE PH : 00353 1 4500555 FAX 00353 1 4500585 E : info@murraymotorsport.ie www.murraymotorsport.ie BOTH IMPORTS 55 NORTH TERRACE HACKNEY SA 5069 AUSTRALIA PH : 0061 8836 24417 FAX : 0061 8836 28811 E : spalite@nttyres.com.au www.nttyres.com.au IMPORT PARTS...
- Page 14 NEIL ALLPORT MOTORSPORT UNIT 2 OLIVE RD PENROSE AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND PH : 00649 579 0113 FAX : 00649 579 0114 E : namsport@xtra.nz www. neilallportmotorsport.co.nz NOVA ENGINEERING 220 – 1 OHMIKA OYAMA - CHO SUNTO - GUN SHIZUOKA 410 - 1308 JAPAN PH : 0081 550 780329 FAX : 0081 550 780064...
- Page 15 ORECA PARC DACTIVITES DE SIGNES AVE DE ROME 83870 SIGNES FRANCE PH : 0033 494 885 801 FAX : 0033 494 328 001 E : lcourdon@oreca.fr www. oreca.fr DES MOORE RALLYING 46 CARRICKADUFF RD CARNAGH CO. ARMAGH BT60 3HZ PH : 02837 538633 FAX : 02837 539286 E : des@dmrr.net www.
- Page 16 EXTREME DATA SHEET COMPOSITION Dodecafluoro-2-methylpentan-3-one, (CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3)2) O D P (Ozone Depletion Potential) NONE OPERATING TEMPERATURE - 40 - + 80 °C FREEZING POINT - 108 °C CRITICAL TEMPERATURE 168.7 °C PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES No Observed Adverse Effect Level and Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level for cardiac sensitization (halocarbons) and oxygen depletion (inert gas).
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