Covertex's Emergency AirShelter is the perfect air supported, durable solution for emergency services, providing rapid shelter in most locations for short term or semi-permanent use. Custom-modified to suit specific needs, the standard design incorporates a network of independent inflatable arch and horizontal chambers supporting a protective outer skin and built in floor. All Emergency AirShelters are manufactured to superior quality specifications from quality technical fabrics, with fully welded seams. Each structure is integrated to become one complete weather proof unit.
Being a self contained fabric based product makes the Emergency AirShelter simple to handle. It is compact, portable and easily carried by two people. Inflation takes only 3 to 6 minutes and once fully inflated, it can be relocated by as few as four people.
The standard Emergency Airshelters are available in sizes of 5 x 5m or 7.5 x 5m. However, Covertex has a highly skilled in-house design team able to custom make one for your purpose.
The AirShelter is a self-contained inflatable structure designed to provide rapid deployment with the minimum manpower for emergency shelter in any location. Assembly is simply unroll and inflate.
The design incorporates a framework of independent inflatable chambers supporting a protective outer roof, end walls with zip doorways and a built in robust floor.
In addition each individual AirShelter can be inter-linked with another providing a weatherproof seal for grouping of AirShelters in field operations.
Independent & removable chambers
Each arch chamber is completely independent and is fastened to the shelter roof attachment strip with nylon fastenings.
This ensures damage to one chamber does not affect the other chambers and enables the complete removal of any arch chamber for servicing or infield replacement.
Dimensions
5.0m x 5.0m AirShelter
Main body L x W x H: 5.0m x 5.0m x 2.55m
Entrance bay: 1.45m x 2.55m
Total floor area: 28.5m2
7.5m x 5.0m AirShelter
Main body L x W x H: 7.5m x 5.0m x 2.55m
Entrance bay: 1.45m x 2.55m
Total floor area: 41m2
Weights
The weight of each AirShelter varies depending on the material selected for the inflatable chambers.
5.0m x 5.0m AirShelter total weight options:
1000gsm PVC inflatable chambers = 100kg
630gsm PVC inflatable chambers = 85kg
7.5m x 5.0m AirShelter total weight options:
1000gsm PVC inflatable chambers = 130kg
630gsm PVC inflatable chambers = 110kg
Standard equipment kit = 11kg
Packed size
5.0m x 5.0m AirShelter packaged dimensions = 1.4m x 0.6m x 0.6m, volume = 0.50 Cu M7.5m x 5.0m AirShelter packaged dimensions = 1.4m x 0.7m x 0.7m, volume = 0.69 Cu M
Doorway openings
The AirShelter is provided with 2 large doorways. Each doorway is fitted with two weldable zips, once opened and rolled up and secured with male/female clips the opening provided is 2.25m x 1.90m (LxH).
Entrance Bay
The entrance bay provides an important covered entry during poor weather and a means of connection with other shelters. A covered 1.45m x 2.5m (LxW) entrance bay providing protected weather entrance for individual shelters.
Shelter to Shelter linking
Each individual AirShelter can be inter-linked with another providing a weatherproof seal for grouping of AirShelters in field operations. The shroud of one AirShelter is fitted over the entrance bay chamber of the joining AirShelter and secured to provide a waterproof connection.
Stable shape
The AirShelter is semicircular in design providing the most stable form available for stability in high winds and the ablity to relocate when inflated.
Ground fixing
Ground fixing is provided by a reinforced skirt which extends 350mm around the perimeter of the AirShelter. The skirt is fitted with PVC eyelets for the positioning of ground pegs. As an alternative the skirt can be weighted by various means from weights, sand/soil to the wheels of a parked vehicle.
Wind loads
The AirShelter will withstand the following constant wind loads.
With ground skirt pegged: 30 knots, 15m/s, 34mph
With optional storm guys deployed: 40-45knots, 20-22m/s, 45-51mph
Storm Guys(optional accessory)
The AirShelter is available with additional webbing storm guys each with tension buckle and 600mm steel ground peg. The storm guys shackle to the attachment lug on each chamber providing additional support in extreme weather conditions.
Window/Vents(optional accessory)
The window vents provide ventilation, light and the ability to see outside the shelter. The window vents consist of a 1.4m x 0.7m & 0.7m x 0.7m PVC insect mesh window and weatherproof cover flap with velcro closures.
Sky Light
A 2.0m white panel is fitted top centre of the Airshelter roof to provide additional diffused natural light.
I.V. Lines
Internal longitudinal lines and attachments can be fitted each side of the AirShelter for the suspension of IV drips.
Retractable Floor(optional accessory)
AirShelter floors can be supplied with a robust zip enabling the floor to be opened and rolled to one side. Clips are fitted to retain the floor once rolled so that the Airshelter can be lifted and placed over crime scenes, vehicles or objects.
110/230 volt hand held electric blower(optional accessory)
- 110 or 230 volt hand held electric blower including 3 or 4 way hose sets with valve adapters for connection in the AirShelter.
- Total inflation of the AirShelter in 4-5 minutes.
- The blower also is able to vacuum.
Top up to relief pressure can be carried out by foot pump, 12 volt inflator or B.A. cylinder.
BA Inflation Set(optional accessory)
- Oxygen regulator with 2 or 3 way rubber hose sets for rapid inflation from BA (breathing apparatus) or dive cylinders.
- Total inflation of the AirShelter in 3-5 minutes.
- Enables full inflation of the AirShelter to relief pressure.
Training
The AirShelter is easily installed by two persons using the comprehensive Installation Manual provided. Should training by Covertex personnel be required this will be provided at airfare and accommodation costs and daily charge.
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