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There are Velcro
and straps on the
inside and on the
top of the liner,
which are used to
fix the sprinkler
system. Velcro on
the bottom liner
can be attached to
the
pool
to
prevent sewage
from spilling.
When used in a hazmat incident, shelters may come in contact with
substances ‘hazardous to health’. Should this happen, they should be
thoroughly cleaned to prevent contamination of personnel. Operators
should be aware of this risk, and wear appropriate personal protection to
avoid coming in contact with these substances. On scene coordinators
must manage and be completely responsible herein.
STOWING SHELTERS
1. If using accessories such as air/water heaters/ decon showers,
disconnect and remove all showers, heating, air cooling units and so forth
from inside the shelter or in close proximity to.
2. Wipe up any residual water inside the unit, and make sure interior is
completely dry.
3. Remove all stakes;
4. To deflate unit, make sure the entrance and exit doors are dropped
down and zipped to half of the height.
5. Ideally with one person or more at each end of shelter, open the main
inflation valve. Push and turn the center valve core 1/4 clockwise. The air
will come out automatically.
6. The shelter will rapidly deflate (within 1 minute or so). As the unit
collapses, each person should pull inwards on the end pillars, so the roof
collapses neatly on top of the lower part of the unit.
7. It is best to use the supplied electric inflator/deflator to fully remove
