Dräger Refuge Chamber

The Dräger RCM range of Refuge Chambers provides safety

and breathing protection for personnel in an underground
emergency. Their robust and highly portable construction, as
well as their low cost of maintenance, makes them ideally suited
to tough mining conditions in Australia. Dräger refuge chambers
fully comply with the West Australian Guidelines.

UNDERPINNED WITH A LONG HISTORY IN FAIL-SAFE BREATHING AIR SUPPLY

THE MINING INDUSTRY
When miners go underground, they
should feel confident that everything
possible has been done for their safety.
We have been working on this goal for
more than 100 years.
The legendary closed-circuit breathing
apparatus Dräger PSS BG 4, which is
synonymous with safety in mines rescue,
is the prime example of the unwavering
reliability of Dräger products. This safety
philosophy has proven its value in the
toughest operating conditions worldwide.
Using the same safety approach, Dräger’s
RCM range of refuge chambers for the
Australian mining industry is built on
technology that you can rely on.
DESIGNED FOR AUSTRALIAN MINING
CONDITIONS
Dräger refuge chambers are designed
for harsh Australian mining conditions.
The heavy duty steel structure is full
seam welded to improve strength, resist
flexing and improve hull pressure integrity.
Hardened skids, forklift slots and lifting
lugs make the transport of chambers
around the mine safe and simple. Dräger
refuge chambers are designed to have
low leakage rates and thus reduce the
ingress of contaminants.
The provision of a respirable atmosphere
at all times is critical in an underground
emergency. Dräger refuge chambers have
redundant air supply systems to ensure
that the provision of safe and clean
breathing air is uncompromised at all
times during operation.
The mine air supply is filtered to AS1716
and released into the chamber. If mine air
supply fails, and personnel have to remain
inside the refuge for a longer period
of time, the air inside the chamber is
regenerated. The oxygen system releases
a controlled amount of oxygen and carbon
dioxide is removed using Drägersorb soda
lime in the CO2 scrubbing system.
Internal view of the 16 man
CARBON MONOXIDE -
Refuge Chamber
MONITORING & CONTROL
The Carbon Monoxide (CO) concentration
within the refuge chamber is constantly
monitored and controlled. Should a
build-up of CO be detected during
operation, the Dräger Positive Pressure
Unit automatically dilutes and flushes the
refuge chamber to a safe level.
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POSITIVE PRESSURE - AN INDUSTRY
REQUIREMENT
The patented Dräger Positive Pressure
Unit (PPU) provides positive pressure
inside a refuge when the primary air
supply fails or becomes compromised.
The PPU stops the ingress of unwanted
contaminants and reduces the build-up
of hazardous gases. It also monitors and
controls carbon monoxide.
Positive pressure in refuge chambers
is a requirement of the West Australian
Department of Mines and Petroleum
Guideline (2013) – Refuge Chambers in
Underground Mines.
The PPU can be retrofitted to your existing
fleet of refuge chambers.
Positive Pressure Unit 7000
To monitor and control the CO level
and provide positive pressure inside
the chamber.
Positive Pressure Unit 3000
To maintain positive pressure inside
the chamber.
INDEPENDENCE FROM ON-SITE
INFRASTRUCTURE
In an emergency, it cannot be guaranteed
that external power or air services remain
available. Dräger Refuge Chambers are
self-sufficient and do not depend on
external air or power supplies to keep
occupants safe – especially in Stand-Alone
mode. The breathing air regeneration
system provides clean breathing air; a
large battery bank provides power for
the emergency systems; and the climate
control system keeps the chamber’s
interior temperature and humidity at a safe
level.
Filtration System
To provide filtered breathing air to
Australia standards.
D-43006-2012
DrägerSorb Soda Lime - to
regenerate the air inside the chamber
by scrubbing CO2 - with colour
indicator.
GAS DETECTION TECHNOLOGY FOR
MONITORING AND ALARM ACTIVATION
Inside the refuge chamber, the internal
atmosphere is continuously monitored
at all times for toxic gases and oxygen
deficiency by Dräger’s industrial range of
portable or fixed gas detection equipment.
Dräger gas sensors react quickly and are
built for longevity.
If predefined alert thresholds are
exceeded, the gas monitors emit both
visual and acoustic warning signals to
warn the occupants within a matter of
seconds of potential gas hazards. This
gives them time to react to possible
threats as quickly as possible.
ST-65-2006
Dräger X-am 7000
Multi gas detector with in-built pump
(standard sensors include O2, CO2,
CO)
D-15011-2010
Dräger Polytron 5000
Fixed gas detection for inside or
outside the chamber.
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MOVING WITH YOU -
THE MOBILE REFUGE SOLUTION
The risk of entrapment in development
headings can be minimised by using
small and portable refuge chambers.
The Dräger four and six person refuge
chambers are highly portable and can
be fitted with transport attachments such
as an IT hitch. In addition, these portable
chambers have extra batteries to extend
life and reduce the frequency of charging.
When they do need charging, this can be
achieved easily through either mine power
or a Macey outlet, which can connect the
chamber to your mobile plant.
SUPPORT WITHOUT IFS AND BUTS
To ensure your chamber is always ready
for use, we recommend having the unit
checked by DrägerService at six monthly
intervals. Our comprehensive and
Australia-wide service network ensures
we can be on site quickly for all your
maintenance and repair needs.
To ensure you can rely on us at any
time, we maintain stock of all required
consumables, such as Dräger Soda lime,
filters and gas detection components such
as sensors. If you require support with
chamber leakage tests or the calibration
of gas measurement equipment, please
give us a call.

Oxygen dosing system

Secondary egress hatch

Positive Pressure
Pressure Relief Valve Unit

Forklift slots

Heavy duty hinges

Storage areas

Robust steel structure -

full seam welded

Climate control
system

Visual and audible

warning system

CO2 scrubbing
system

Hardox skids
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REFUGE CHAMBERS SPECIFICATIONS

Sizes (man) 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 30

Structure 6mm Steel Plate Construction with full seam welding (not stitch welded)
Forklift Guides, Lifting Lugs & robust Skid Base

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Fully Reflective Signage
Rigid Primary Access Door
Secondary Escape Hatch with Internal & External Handle
Air Carbon Dioxide Scrubber with independent battery backup
DraegerSorb Sodalime for CO2 absorption
Oxygen dosing system
4 x Oxygen Cylinder storage (8-30 man models)
Electrical 36 hour minumum battery backup system
1000v Step-Down Transformer
60amp Macey Outlet (standard in 4 & 6 man, optional 8-30)
External Warning LED’s and Siren
Low Battery Indicator Beacon (standard in 4 & 6 man, optional 8-30)
Climate Control Split System Climate Control
Internal Digital Instruction Delivery System
Mine air filtration with automatic water drain
Internal LED Lighting
Cushioned Seating
Observational Porthole Window
Chemical toilet
Gas Detection Dräger X-am 7000 multi-gas Digital Gas Monitor
Equipment First Aid Kit, Stretcher, Eye Wash, Water
Standards/Testing Complies with Western Australian Refuge Chamber Guidelines (with PPU)
Independently Tested by SKM and SGS
Meets all applicable Australian Standards
Options Long-life Strobe (12mths+ operation)
Extended Battery Back-Up Duration
Fixed External Gas Monitoring
IT Lifting Hitch (4 & 6 man models)
Dräger Positive Pressure Unit (PPU)

REFUGE CHAMBERS DIMENSIONS

FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS
Model (Persons) H (m) W (m) L (m) W (kg) Outright purchase, leasing arrangement, Total
4 1.95 1.60 2.60 2,400 Care Package, rental of chambers – Dräger
6 1.95 1.60 3.00 3,000 has a wide range of financing options to fit your
8 2.20 1.95 4.20 4,200 requirements. Please speak to your Dräger
12 2.20 1.95 5.10 4,800 representative or call Dräger Customer Service
16 2.20 1.95 5.80 5,600
on FREE CALL 1800 372 437.
20 2.20 1.95 6.90 6,300
30 2.20 1.95 9.20 7,900

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
Moislinger Allee 53–55
23558 Lübeck, Germany

www.draeger.com

PERTH
72A Irvine Drive
ADELAIDE Malaga WA 6090
258 Grange Road
Flinders Park SA 5025 SYDNEY
MELBOURNE (HEAD OFFICE) Unit 15, 38-46 South Street
Draeger Safety Pacific Pty Ltd BRISBANE Rydalmere NSW 2116
8 Acacia Place Unit 7 Rocklea Place
Notting Hill VIC 3168 Australia 1909 Ipswich Rd NEW ZEALAND
Tel 1800 372 437 Rocklea QLD 4106 Unit 4, 24 Bishop Dunn Place
Tel +61 3 9265 5000 East Tamaki, Auckland
Fax 1800 647 484 DARWIN New Zealand
Fax +61 3 9265 5095 Unit 1, 408 Stuart Highway Tel 0800 372 437
customer.service@draeger.com Winnellie NT 0820 Fax 0800 733 133