DZ 42-3
Inflatable 3-line decontamination tent for mass influx of contaminated individuals
The DZ 42-3 decontamination tent is the largest and most capable decontamination tent in the INHAG DZ series and is currently the most widely used standard for decontaminating large numbers of people in CBRN situations. Two longitudinal partitions and two transverse partitions divide the 7.00 x 6.00 m tent structure into nine compartments—three undressing areas, three shower areas, and three dressing areas—for simultaneous 3-line operation.
The three decontamination lines are designed for different groups of people: Line 1 for uninjured women, Line 2 for injured persons who must lie down, and Line 3 for uninjured men. Shower areas 1 and 3 are each equipped with 5 spray nozzles and a hand-held showerhead with a coiled hose, while shower area 2 is equipped with two hand-held showerheads. All three shower areas are integrated into a single, removable decontamination tray.
The fully removable inner tent and the separately removable decontamination tray make the DZ 42-3 multifunctional: Without the decontamination module, the tent structure can be used as a casualty collection point or command tent. Upon request, the system is also available in a 2-line configuration.
technical details
| Length | 7,0o m |
| Width | 6,0o m |
| Side height | 2,20 m |
| Ridge height | 2,80 m |
| Number of decon lines | 3 (also available as a 2-line version) |
| Number of lining areas | 3 |
| Number of shower areas | 3 |
| Number of decon tubs | 1 (removable) |
| Number of dressing areas | 3 |
| Number of hand showers | 4 |
| Number of strands | 2 x 5 pieces (lines 1 and 3) |
| Weight | 200 kg |
| Water system connection on both sides | Storz D |
Design & Features
- 3-line system with 2 longitudinal partitions and 2 transverse partitions — 9 cabins
- Fully removable inner tent and removable decontamination tub
- Shower areas 1 and 3: 5 spray nozzles and 1 hand-held showerhead with coiled hose each
- Shower area 2: 2 hand-held showers with coiled hoses (for recumbent patients)
- Shared decontamination tub for all 3 shower areas, removable separately
- Water supply on both sides via Storz-D couplings
- Also available in a 2-line configuration
Areas of Application
- Mass casualty incidents (MANV) in CBRN situations
- Simultaneous 3-line operation for women, injured persons, and men
- Decontamination of recumbent patients in the center lane
- Multifunctional use as a casualty collection point or command tent without decontamination operations
- Used by fire departments, THW, the German Armed Forces, and civilian disaster response agencies