Description

The truck is equipped with seven different mobile detection systems that constantly update personnel on the surrounding environment. Not only do the detection systems seek out gases, radioactive and chemical materials, but they also sound an alarm when something hazardous is in the area, whether resulting from an accident or a deliberate act of terrorism. The information provided by the detectors can also be analysed and evaluated using the provided software on a PC or laptop.

For individual protection in the hot zone, five impermeable NBC protection suits, each with a fully equipped breathing apparatus, are carried on the truck. Additionally, 15 lightweight and permeable “Kärcher Safeguard 2002 Hi-Perm” NBC protection suits, and a surplus of protective masks and filters are transported aboard the vehicle.

Sealing damaged hazardous material containers is performed using a complete range of leakage sealing cushions and accessories. Emptying damaged containers is accomplished with leakage drainage cushions.

The emptying of liquids takes place with explosion-proof pumps. Depending upon the specific application, a special barrel pump or stainless steel general-purpose pump is provided. Removing hazardous liquids from the soil is done with an EX-proof vacuum cleaner. To protect from self-contamination this cleaner comes with a separate receptacle with barrel pump. Thus, the liquid caught in the container can be pumped out at any time into a collector that comes with the system.

To remove and temporarily store aggressive or hazardous liquids, a three-part receptacle set made of stainless steel, as well as a flexible tank, are ready to take care of business. Altogether the vehicle possesses a holding capacity for 4,030 litres (886 gallons) of dangerous liquids.For the decontamination of material, equipment and road sections the vehicle is equipped with 3 different Kärcher modules:
- MPDS: For the decontamination of clothing and equipment.
- SCS 1801 DE: For the decontamination of vehicles.
- DADS: For the decontamination of vehicles with a decontamination emulsion, or for the decontamination of road sections and terrain.

All these modules are self-contained, and can be used independently. They all have an integrated self priming high-pressure pump and their own diesel engine. Personal decontamination takes place inside 2 inflatable tents, each divided into five shower cubicles with single showers. Here, water with decontaminants or clear water can be selected if necessary.

The warm water supply is provided via the Kärcher HWM 3000 hot water module. Task forces, which worked before in the one-piece impermeable NBC protective suit, undergo pre-decontamination of their suits in a separate showering tent before undressing and moving to the personal decontamination station. After personal decontamination, the treated task force member receives fresh clothes.

The energy for all electrical instruments is provided by a generator rated at 20 kVA which is driven by the vehicle’s engine. In order to allow the vehicle to function independently of a water source, a 3,000 l (660 gal) water tank made of high-grade steel is built into the truck frame.

The complete system is based around an Iveco MP 190 E, 4x4 chassis. Engine performance amounts to 225 kW. The total weight of the system is 19 tons (41,800 lbs). The patented ALUFIRE-System is employed to accommodate all vehicle components while allowing a completely flexible and adjustable structure.