Why didn't they do this?

When hatch is closed = 20 seconds to open gate.
When hatch is open = 15 seconds to open gate.
When last survivor is left = 10 seconds to open gate.
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When hatch is closed = 20 seconds to open gate.
When hatch is open = 15 seconds to open gate.
When last survivor is left = 10 seconds to open gate.