Bomb Bed
Published August 11, 2004
Open Position:
Dimensions of the basic Quantum Sleeper Unit in the full open position - 138" wide x 98" high x 150" long
Recommended Room Space: 200" wide x 102" high x 200" long
The room that the Quantum Sleeper unit is to be installed in should have, as a minimum, room enough to easily maneuver around the unit in the open position and have space for other bedroom furniture.
Accessibility:
Access door ways leading to the assembly area (room) must be at least 34.5" wide.
Structural Support:
The basic Quantum Sleeper Unit weights approximately 2000lbs and it is therefore recommended that the installation of the unit on levels other than the ground floor be certified by a PE in civil engineering prior to installation.
Power:
Unit must have access to house outlet jack (110V) to supply power to the Quantum Sleeper Unit and may be run separately through the floor directly to the unit.
NOTE: For homes that are set up with or are scheduled to have a "Smart Home" system installed, it is recommended that your unit be tied into the system in cooperation with the installer of the "Smart Home" system.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
Hurricane/Tornado/Earthquake/Flood Resistant:
The Quantum Sleeper Unit must be located on a ground floor with a concrete slab foundation in order to anchor it to a solid base to resist the forces of wind and water if the unit will include these features.
Fire Resistant:
The Quantum Sleeper Unit must be located on a ground level to prevent falling through floor structure as a result of fire damage if the unit will include this feature.
Size/Shape:
Units of a size or shape other than the basic queen size will require additional considerations and will be addressed prior to the purchase of the unit. As well they should.
- Bomb Bed
- Published: August 11, 2004
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- Writer: Eric Olsen
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Post-terror survival is clearly not for the claustrophobic.
Cozy indeed! I hear they rejected "Safety Sarcophagus" as a brand name.
The information on their website is fascinating. Let me see if I understand this correctly. This unit is supposed to keep you safe in case of a biological or chemical terror attack. It might be plausible to assume that one would have to spend more than a day entombed in this thing, right? And apparently you can opt to have a fridge and microwave installed, which makes sense if you're going to be in there for a day or two. Am I missing something, or did they forget to provide for a means of waste disposal? I mean, talk about bioterrorism...
damn, good point, that would appear to be a serious turd in the punchbowl
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And what's cool is that if a nuclear bomb does go off in a neighborhood near you, you get to stay in your bed for 60,000 years!