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Portable Refuge Chambers

Bost Portable Refuge Chambers have been specially designed to be used in confined working areas such as development headings yet to be robust & highly portable enough to be moved around the working areas of the mine quickly and efficiently, without the need for permanent external electrical connections.

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Features & Benefits

  • Portable sizes: 4 or 6 person capacity. Please view our stationary range for 8-30 person capacities
  • Minimum 36 hours of isolated operation
  • BAC unit Bost Atmospheric Controller (scrubber and converter in one compact unit)
  • Compliant with 2013 Western Australia Guidelines for Refuge Chambers in Metalliferous Mines
  • Air conditioned
  • LED Lighting and external status indication
  • Digital Atmospheric Monitoring for CO, CO2, O2
  • Slim design for ease of location
  • Medical grade oxygen regulator
  • Cushioned seating
  • Food and water storage
  • Battery Management System
  • Flood control water separator & 3 stage air filtration
  • 6mm steel plate construction/ Full seam welding
  • Escape hatch with external handle
  • Observational porthole window
  • First aid kit/stretcher/ eye wash/ water
  • Forklift pockets (side)/lifting lugs/robust skid base
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Siren
  • Low battery and AC power loss indicator LED
  • Reflective signage
  • Meets all applicable Australian standards
  • 1000V transformer
  • 60AMP Macey outlet
  • 10L Chemical toilet

Options

  • Occupancy Indicator
  • Extended battery backup duration
  • Diesel particulate (PDM) monitoring
  • IT lifting hitch
  • Camera Systems
  • Communications System Options –
    – Automatic lighting
    – Gas to Surface Reporting
    – Battery to surface reporting
    – Camera to surface reporting
    – Door opening reporting
    – Entertainment Pack

Specifications

DIMENSIONS (PORTABLE MODELS) HEIGHT (MM) WIDTH (MM) LENGTH (MM) WEIGHT (KG) MINIMUM SAFE ENTRAPMENT (HRS)
4 PERSON 1,950 1,500 2,615 3,500 (Stocked) 36
6 PERSON 1,950 1,500 3,220 4,000 (Stocked) 36