| Size |
The
standard Tommyknocker
chamber is 7.5' wide, 7' high and 14' long. Sandblasted inside and
out. Epoxy primed inside and out. Urethane painted. Constructed of
12 gauge steel. |
| Capacity |
8-10
people. Capacity can be increased by the length of the chamber. |
| Number
of Rooms |
Two
sealed heated rooms with solid steel wall divider and sealed doors
with freezer hatches. Entry room with toilet being 2.5' in width. |
| Seating |
Two
padded benches, 8' long, on each side of the chamber. |
| Storage |
Under
the benches and cupboard in washroom |
| Window |
Located
in outside door. |
| Toilet |
Self
contained 24 litre storage. |
| Lighting |
Interior
lighting in chamber. Battery warning lights on outside |
| Air
Supply |
Compressed
air from a mine supply (if available) which is filtered, pressure
reduced with a sound muffler. |
RANA-Medical's
Refuge One Air Centre
(should the external power supply of air fail and power fail) |
Included
with the Tommyknocker Mine Refuge
Chamber .
Operates on internal blowers for a minimum of 36 hours, without
mine power, to absorb CO2 in the chamber (which the inhabitants
exhale) and replace with oxygen (which is inhaled).
The Refuge One regulates the amount of oxygen flowing into the chamber,
resulting in breathable air in the chamber.
|
| Electrical
Power |
The
charger has inputs of 120 VAC, 60Hz and outputs oof 12 volt DC. Other
voltage and frequency available. |
| Air
Conditioning (optional) |
A
DC air conditioner is an option (16,000 BTU). Operates on mine power
or on a battery backup system should mine power not be available. |
| Weight |
Approximately
4,386 lbs., not including AC. 4 laser cut lifting lugs to lift down
the shaft. Built on skids or can be moved with a forklift. |
