Re: HDR maze door

[Chris Alston <alstonc@odrge.odr.georgetown.edu>]

>From: "David J. Keys" <davek@MED-PHYS.COM>
>
>We built a combined simulator/HDR room.  We chose to have no maze, because
>the tech's and physician's didn't want the maze for routine simulations.
>they also didn't want a heavy powered door for everyday simulation use.  the
>solution was to put in a door jamb with hinges going into the room and also
>with hinges for opening out.  the routine sim door 1/32" lead opens into the
>room.  when hdr is used, a power door opens a 2" (don't remember the number
>off of the top of my head) into the room.  the hdr interlock is of course on
>the power door.
>
>If you are planning to be outside the room for youe sims and want a viewing
>window, don't forget to include leaded doors that will close over the
>window. Nelco did ours.  Again for HDR, you will have to have window
>interlocks in series with the door.
>
>Dave
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