The only portable chambers that can perform a full recompression run up to 165 FSW. They are capable of being "locked" onto other Flexi-Deck chambers for additional recompression options. With the heavy gee
Additional information
As illustrated, the chamber is small and light and can easily be transported via light aircraft or helicopter and directly placed in a larger fixed chamber.
It is constructed of two aluminum alloy ends, with the cylindrical portion of the chamber made of two layers of cloth. The inner layer is a gas bag made of a new composite polyester cloth impregnated with urethane for better sealing. The outer bag is a web net of cargo straps made of the same polyester material. This provides strength against the gas pressure in the inner bag and maintains the shape of the chamber. The concept is similiar to an inner tube in a tire, where the seal is provided by the inner tube (or gas bag) and the shape is provided by the tire (or web bag). The unit collapses into a hard (or soft) case.
All GSE chambers are custom-built and require a 90-day lead time for delivery. Please call with any questions regarding installation, operation or pricing.
FlexiDec Standard Features
Circular door that locks and seals to the doorframe with a 1/8" turn, interrupted thread, bayonet attachment
Viewing port (6" diameter) in center of door
Pressure gauge (0 to 60 meters of salt water) and temperature gauge
Vent valve for controlling internal pressure complete with pressrue relief and gag valve
Set of flexible or rigid ribs to hold the chamber open when not pressurized
Internal safety belt for patient
Open-cell foam mattress covered in cloth
Pressure-resistant battery-powered light
External pressure reducers, hoses and fittings to supply air from standard SCUBA tanks
Six penetrations in the door frame--one for the optional BIBS input gas, one for BIBS exhaust overboard, one for electrical connections (telephone, life-sign monitoring, etc.), and two spare penetrations
Flexible carrying case
Six lifting and fastening lugs
Packaging for overseas shipment
Manual--maintenance and operating manual including decision-making flow chart for the selection of hyperbaric treatments
Training in basic chamber operation and maintenance for up to six individuals. One day is sufficient to familiarize personnel with set-up, preparation, pressurization, decompression and storage of the chamber. One week is necessary if the candidate must be certified as a chamber operator. On request, training can be conducted onboard the vessel.
FlexiDec Optional Features
Fire fighting system
Built-in breathing system (BIBS) for oxygen/air/Nitrox to full depth (each)
Self-contained closed-circuit cyclic system oxygen BIBS for chamber use
External pressure reducer, hose and fittings to supply oxygen from supply to optional BIBS
Telephone
Optional door for closed end of a standard entry lock
Cover for converting the open end of lock to chamber
Adaptor for mating the chamber with the NATO standard flange
Rigid case for storage and transport
Medical lock attachable over remote view port
Modification to standard door to accept medical lock
Oxygen analyzer
Metabolic carbon dioxide analyzer
Self-contained internal chamber ventilation system with carbon dioxide scrubber
Precision pressure gauge (0 to 60 meters water), wall-mounted in cage with connecting piping and outlets for carbon dioxide and oxygen monitoring
