Emergency Entrance Door Opening - PREVOST X3-45 COACH 2018 Operator's Manual

ROOF VENTILATION / EMERGENCY EGRESS
NOTE
In the event of ventilation blower motor failure,
the roof hatch may be used to aid ventilation
by pushing the hatch upwards.
CAUTION
Be aware of reduced vehicle overhead
clearance when driving under overpasses with
the roof hatch open.
To latch escape hatch after use, vent arms must
be pushed upright in FULL OPEN VENT
position. Insert edge firmly between the two
sections of the bracket and then return knob to
original position (arrow pointing "LATCHED") to
lock the hatch. Finally, pull the hatch in to
closed position, one side at a time.
ROOF ESCAPE LATCHING

EMERGENCY ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING

An unlatch air valve located on the front wall,
close to the entrance door allows emergency
depletion of the door and latching cylinders.
Another unlatch valve is located in the front
Safety Features and Equipment
service compartment and allows opening the
door from the outside. To open the door in an
emergency situation, first turn the unlatch valve
in the direction of the arrows and push (or pull)
the door open. To close the door after
emergency opening, return the valve to its initial
position, open the door using the door cylinder,
then close the door normally.
NOTE
To be able to open the entrance door in an
emergency situation, the entrance door must
first be unlocked using the key or locking lever
before unlatching the door from the outside or
the inside.
INTERIOR UNLATCH AIR VALVE
UNLATCH AIR VALVE LOCATION
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