Regulation Changes for Race Car fire extinguishers

17/7/08

Due to SPA DESIGN’S ongoing product and safety reviews, it has been brought to our attention by authorities and insurance companies that we must comply with both national and international requirements for pressurized equipment.

This will mean that our current fire system service and refill procedure will have to change.Under FIA/MSA Regulations, hand held and plumbed – in systems must be serviced every 2 years.We regret that SPA DESIGN can only maintain SPA DESIGN bottles and other makes of cylinders should be returned to the original manufacturer. (Lifeline, FEV, etc)Alloy and steel bottles will have a life span of 10 years from date of manufacturer.

It is recommended that all carbon fibre bottles are returned to SPA DESIGN LTD for service and inspection, 2 years from date of purchase and ANNUALLY there after.Bottles that have not adhered to the 2 year service schedule will not be serviced.

Cylinders that have been modified or not serviced by SPA DESIGN, or its authorized service dealers and units that have tampered or modified labels will not be accepted for service.SPA DESIGN LTD reserve the right on the grounds of safety to reject a cylinder for service if it is felt that a bottle has sustained external damage and can not be safely repaired.

We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause, but this issue should be seen as a real safety concern to all parties.Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

SPA DESIGN LTD and its associated companies reserve the right to change specifications of parts, kits and dimensions without prior announcement.