NEW Lifeline Fire Supression Systems for Drag Race and Stock Car Applications Are SFI 17.1 Approved and Feature Cutting-Edge NOVEC 1230 Technology

Santa Fe Springs, May 28, 2009: Some racers turn left, others do battle a quarter mile at a time. No matter what type of racecar you campaign, the only thing more important than winning is ensuring the protection of your driver. Now Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems is proud to announce the Zero 360, a revolutionary new SFI 17.1 approved fire suppression system for drag racing and circle track applications.

Already in use on some of the fastest cars in FIA competition, the SFI-approved Lifeline Zero 360 systems are the result of over 5 years of intensive research and development. Zero 360 offers several key benefits over standard systems, including complete fire safety coverage with two nozzles and advanced new Compression Discharge (CD) technology that ensures only pure undiluted extinguishing agent is deployed. The systems use 3M Novec 1230, an environmentally friendly, high molecular weight material that gasifies immediately after being discharged in a flooding system, resulting in total fire suppression quickly with minimal mess.

Unlike traditional dip tube discharge systems, Zero 360 systems will operate at any angle. The Novec 1230 compound is contained in an internal bladder that is isolated from the propelling gas (nitrogen). Upon activation, the nitrogen compresses the bladder and the extinguishing gas is discharged in a constant flow. This ensures that pure Novec 1230 is discharged through the nozzles and not contaminated by the propellant, thus making fire suppression quicker and putting out the fire faster.

The SFI approved systems are available in 5lbs and 10lbs with mechanical pull cable or automatic activation. Both sizes discharge through 2 nozzles strategically positioned according to the identified risk areas. The mechanical systems employ up to 2 pull cables and the total discharge valve locks into the open position upon activation. The automatic version – which uses Lifeline Zero Zone technology – has a multi-directional automatic discharge valve for fuel cell coverage. When a sudden rise in temperature is detected, the Zero Zone valve opens, delivering the agent through two specially designed nozzles. All parts are CAD designed and CNC machined for optimum performance and every component is designed for simple installation.