- Press (until the air locks release) then quickly release the Open/Close button (Figure 4.2).
- Pull the door open.
- Push the door up to the door frame as far as possible.
- Press (until the air locks activate) then quickly release the Open/Close button (Figure 4.2) to seal the door.
Should the door not open, it is likely that there is a problem with the pneumatics. In which case use the emergency door opening procedures outlined below. If you have to use the emergency door opening procedure before a scan, please inform reception, who will contact a member of YNiC staff. The door should be checked before you put a participant in the scanner.
- If the door cannot be opened in the normal mode, press the Emergency-Off (Red) button located on the door outside and the inside of the MSR (Figure 4.3). Pressing the Emergency-Off button should release the pneumatic lock and allow you to move the door freely.
- If using the Emergency-Off Button does not solve the failure, you will need to un-lock the door manually. Insert the Emergency Door Key in both the upper and lower emergency unlock keyholes and turn anti-clockwise if you're outside the MSR, or clockwise if you're inside the MSR (Figure 4.4). This will manually release the door locks. Keys and keyholes are located on both sides of the MSR door.
Should you need to manually open the door with the Emergency Door Keys, you will need to reset the door locks. To do this, use the Emergency Door Key to return the lock to its original position, and then manually pull the lock out until it click into position (Figure 4.5).
