Decon Shower

Sizing the decon corridor

Set up, the Vetter Decon Shower has an outer footprint of 278 x 156 cm (109.45 x 61.42 in) and stands 220 cm (86.61 in) tall. Inside, the person being deconned has 240 x 120 cm (94.49 x 47.24 in) of floor space. The tub walls are 7.87 in high to hold runoff, and the frontal outside basin for boot cleaning keeps contaminated water from splashing out of the entry.

Air and water planning

• Air: 738 L of air at working pressure to stand the pneumatic frame
• Water flow: 25 L/min (about 6.6 gal/min) through the shower heads
• Listed capacity: 770 L
• Set-up time: 40 seconds

Transport and service parts

Packed, the shower measures 110 x 72 x 30 cm (43.31 x 28.35 x 11.81 in) and weighs 32 kg, about 70 lb,. The shower curtain, insertion basin and shower hose are all exchangeable, which lets a team swap worn or contaminated parts instead of retiring the whole unit. The underside carries abrasion protection for set-up on rough ground. Vetter product number 1513001801.

Frequently asked questions

How fast does the Vetter Decon Shower set up?

Vetter lists a set-up time of 40 seconds. The pneumatic frame needs 738 L of air at working pressure. Once standing, it can be used as an emergency decontamination position on its own or integrated into a shelter to extend the working area.

How much water does the Vetter Decon Shower use?

The listed flow rate is 25 liters per minute, about 6.6 gallons per minute, across eight moveable shower heads at different heights. A 7.87 in tub wall and a frontal outside basin for boot cleaning help contain runoff and splashing.