Fire Extinguisher Valve Company F-TEC3500EK User manual

Fire suppression for all levels
of racing and motorsport
Updated May 2020
Model Number: F-TEC3500EK
Part Number: 100.000.069.S
3.5ltr foam system with steel cylinder
and electric activation
Model Number: F-TEC4000EK
Part Number: 100.000.077.S
4.0ltr foam system with steel cylinder
and electric activation
Installation Manual
Photograph for illustration purposes

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This is a foam based, FIA homologated fire suppression system. To maintain optimum performance all systems
should be serviced every two years by the manufacturer or an FEV approved service agent, see website for details.
1. This manual should be read and understood before starting installation.
2. The components supplied should be used in accordance with the installation and any advice FEV provide. If you
do not comply with the instructions or any such advice, without limitation, any warranty may be invalidated.
3. This product should be returned every 2 years from date of last service to FEV or an approved service agent,
for a complete check and service – and re-certification for a further 2 years.
4. The control box does not contain a battery, you will need to supply a 9-volt PP3 battery.
5. Do not plug the loom into the firing head until the firing button connections are made.
6. Do not arm your system until you have completed the battery and circuit test as indicated in the ‘Setting Up &
Operating The System’ section on page 6.
FEV FIA approved foam based systems are tested and rated for a temperature operation range of –10 to +60
degrees C in accordance with FIA regulations and Technical List 16. Users should ensure that where high temperatures
are anticipated adequate provision is made to locate the system away from high temperature sources (exhaust,
catalyst, etc) and if necessary fit reflective insulation around the cylinder.
THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM! CHECK YOUR INSTALLATION CAREFULLY! IF IN DOUBT ASK!
BEFORE EVERY EVENT CHECK SYSTEM CONTENTS, NOZZLES ARE CLEAN AND ALL CONNECTIONS
ARE SECURE
It must be emphasised that any plumbed in fire extinguisher system is mainly designed to delay the development of the
fire and consequently give the driver and co-driver time to exit the car; the system is not designed to put out the fire and
prevent the car from burning.
Please do not tamper with, make changes or use non FEV parts on your new fire extinguisher system as this will
invalidate the homologation and affect the performance of the product. If any new parts are needed, please call
FEV on 0044 (0) 1243 55 55 66
You will have to purchase a 9volt PP3 battery for the control box.
If any changes have been made to this product from the original specification, it could in effect stop you racing.
Please read the following before commencing any installation.
Please Note
FIA
Important Information

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Kit Contents
Qty Description Part Number Drawing Item
Number
13.5ltr Electrical Cylinder - Filled & Pressurised (F-TEC3500EK)
4.0ltr Electrical Cylinder - Filled & Pressurised (F-TEC4000EK)
100.000.068.S
100.000.076.S 1
2Cradle Bracket (F-TEC3500EK)
Cradle Bracket (F-TEC4000EK)
100.300.016
100.300.018
2Strap (F-TEC3500EK)
Strap (F-TEC4000EK)
100.500.014
100.500.016
1 Tech List 16 Carbon Effect Control Box 100.800.061 2
1 Internal Fire Button with Plastic Shroud 100.800.008 3
1 External Fire Button 100.800.005 4
4.7mtr 10mm Aluminium Tubing 100.800.014 5
4.3mtr 8mm Aluminium Tubing 100.800.013 9
2Small Foam Cockpit Nozzle in Red Aluminium
(with Elbow Connector) 100.800.028 8
4Small Foam Engine Nozzle in Red Aluminium
(with Swivel T Connector) 100.800.026 11+12
1 10mm Metal T Connector 100.900.038 7
1 10mm to 8mm Swivel T Connector 100.900.041 10
1 10mm Metal Y Connector 100.900.035 6
8 Aluminium Tube Clips 8mm 100.800.011
8 Aluminium Tube Clips 10mm 100.800.011B
1 Large ‘E’ Label 200.300.005
1 Small ‘E’ Label 200.300.005B
1 Instruction

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Installation Instructions
Control Box
Mount the control box in a suitable position where it can be reached by the driver and co-driver, making sure that the
LED lights are visible to the driver and co-driver. Please ensure that the wiring loom for the control box is fixed suitably
and not trapped anywhere and cannot be damaged or become a hazard.
Wiring Loom
The wiring harness has 2-paired cables with bared ends. Connect the two bared end cables to the two fire buttons
(one to each). Either cable can be connected to either button. Install a 9V PP3 type dry battery into the control box.
Note: Battery is not supplied.
Electrical
Activation Buttons
There are two activation buttons, one internal with a metal shroud and one external. Mount the internal fire button
through a 19mm hole to enable operation in accordance with current regulations inside the vehicle, within easy reach
of the driver and co-driver where applicable. Apply a small E label adjacent to the internal fire button. Mount the external
fire button on an outside panel through a 22mm hole, adjacent to the electrical cut off switch. Apply the large E label
adjacent to the external fire button.
Piping & Connectors
Important: Please note the 8mm and 10mm piping supplied fits into various fittings in accordance with the plumbing
schematics found in these instructions. Ensure that all 10mm piping pushes into 10mm connectors by 20mm and that
8mm piping pushes into 8mm connectors by 18mm and that all piping is secured. Note that the supply from the firing
head should enter the centre branch of the Y connector and exit the two outlets of the Y connector into the two
centre branches of the two T connectors. The two outlets of each T connector then supply four engine nozzles and
two cockpit nozzles.
Cockpit Nozzle
2 x Small foam nozzles with 10mm x ¼ metal swivel elbows should be positioned and secured with 1 nozzle on each
side of the dashboard pointing downwards into the floor pan and towards the occupants’ foot area, mounted through
pre-formed brackets with a 17mm hole. See nozzle positioning diagrams.
Engine Nozzles
4 x Small foam nozzles with 8mm x ¼ metal swivel T connectors should be positioned and secured in the four
corners of the engine bay pointing towards the engine, mounted through pre-formed brackets with a 17mm hole.
See schematics for nozzle and plumbing layout.
Plumbing
Cradle & Cylinder
Find a suitable position to bolt the fire suppression system cradle to the vehicle structure SECURELY. We recommend
M6 bolts with shake proof washers and nyloc nuts to bolt the assembly to the floor.
Please note the system must be installed in accordance with championship technical regulations.

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Cockpit Nozzle Positioning Diagrams

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Setting Up & Operating The System
Notes:
On the control box a 3-position switch selects the function. The up
position is ARM and down position is TEST. The centre is OFF.
Never press either one of the fire buttons whilst the control box is in
the ARM position unless in an emergency! There are two 1.2 metre
wires coming from the unit, either or both should be connected to
firing push button switches of the user’s choice. Making the circuit
between the two wires, coloured red and blue WILL cause the
extinguisher to FIRE.
Once all fire buttons are connected and the control box is in the OFF position, take the cable with the male connector
and screw it on to the female connector found on the discharge valve of the system. Tighten hand-tight and secure
using Loctite 243.
Switch the control box in to the CIRCUIT TEST position, observe that the GREEN LED comes ON for about 1 second
and then goes OFF. This signifies a good battery, if the GREEN LED fails to come ON then the PP3 battery must be
exchanged for a new one. At the same time the YELLOW LED should stay ON. If the FIRE BUTTON is now pressed the
yellow led will go OFF signifying a good circuit.
Only once the CIRCUIT TEST has been completed. Switch the control box into the ARMED position and if the system is
okay and active then the RED LED will stay ON. If either the wiring or firing detonator is faulty or the detonator is either
not there or has already been fired, then the LED will not light.

Plumbing Layout Schematics
ARMED (ON) OFF 1 SECOND BATTERY TEST CIRCUIT TEST
1
8 8
3 4
2
67
5
5
5
5
12
10
9
9 9
9
9
12 12 12
11 11
Item Description
13.5ltr / 4.0ltr AFFF Electrical Steel
Cylinder - Filled
2 Tech List 16 Carbon Effect Control Box 3 Internal Fire Button with Plastic Shroud 4 External Fire Button 5 10mm Aluminium Tubing 6 10mm Metal Y Connector
Item Description
7 10mm Metal T Connector 8Small Foam Cockpit Nozzle in Red
Aluminium (with Elbow Connector)
9 8mm Aluminium Tubing
10 10mm to 8mm Swivel T Connector
11+12 Small Foam Engine Nozzle in Red
Aluminium (with Swivel T Connector)

Fire Extinguisher Valve Company Ltd
Unit B3 Ford Airfield Industrial Estate
Ford, West Sussex. BN18 0HY
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.f-e-v.co.uk