Entrance Door Opening - Emergency Situation - PREVOST H3-45 2023 Operator's Manual

FIGURE 3: EMERGENCY ROOF ESCAPE OPENING
NOTE
In the event of ventilation blower motor failure,
the roof hatch may be used to aid ventilation by
pushing the hatch upward.
CAUTION
Be aware of reduced vehicle overhead
clearance when driving under overpasses with
an open roof hatch.
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 into closed position, one
side at a time.
FIGURE 4: ROOF ESCAPE LATCHING
NOTE
Hatches may be equipped with fan. The switch
to run the fans is located on right side of the
dashboard. Keep the hatches closed when
running the fans.
ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING - EMERGENCY
SITUATION
An air valve located above the entrance door
allows depletion of the door and locking cylinders
in emergency situation. Another valve is located
in the front service compartment and allows
emergency opening from outside the vehicle. 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
operating switch and close the door normally.
NOTE
To be able to open the entrance door in an
emergency, the entrance door must first be
unlocked using the key or locking lever before
unlatching the door from the outside or the
inside.
PA-1652 Operator's Manual H3-45 Coach
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