MCi Crusader II 1989 Maintenance Manual page 91

Date
1-1-89
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MC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
fiberglass panel. Some areas may required shims. The location
and necessary thickness for each shim should also be marked
for required additions.
2. The panel should then be removed and sanded in the
marked areas in order to roughen the mounting surfaces. Apply
Dolphinite sealer to the channel mounting surface and the
sanded area of the fiberglass panel. Place and.clamp panels in
place complete with any necessary shims. Inspect the panel for
proper fitting.
3. Drill holes through the panel from the underside of the
channel. Existing holes in the roof
bow
channel may be used as
a template.
NOTE: Only drill four to five holes at one
time. Do not attempt to drill all the holes
and then rivet. Prior to riveting, check to
ensure that mlsallgnmentand gapping have
not occurred.
WINDOWS
DESCRIPTION
Seven passenger side windows are provided on each side
of the coach. They are fixed, single glazed, heat absorbing
AS-3 laminated float safety glass mounted in black anodized
extruded aluminum frames. Stainless steel sash hinges with
phosphor bronze removable pins are mounted on the top. The
sash may be pushed out for emergency escape by lifting the
aluminum release bar at the lower edge which disengages the
safety latches. Emergency operating instructions on metal
plates are attached to the release bars at each seat location.
All side window glass is interchangeable. Double glazed
sashes are available and as well "Lucite" SAR acrylic sheet is
available as an option with single glazing only. See washing
for correct washing procedure for "Lucite" windows.
The side windows are readily removed once the window is
in the emergency release position. Remove the snap rings
from each end of the hinge pin, then remove the pins from the
hinges. Push out at top of sash and lower window assembly
from opening.
Figure 3-11. Removing Retaining Rubber.
TO REPLACE GLASS
Remove "the retaining rubber around the glass from the
interior side of the frame. Find the spot where the two ends of
the retaining rubber meet and pry one end up as shown in
photo. Once the retaining rubber is removed, the glass can be
pushed out of the frame. After replacing glass. place the ends
of the retaining rubber at the middle of the frame and press
down tightly. Work your way around the glass pressing the
retaining rubber down tightly until it is in place.
Access to the window frame mounting hinges may be
gained from the exterior of the coach by lifting the rubber
molding. When re-installing the assembly, the protective
molding tmust be sealed in place with a quality rubber cement
Plate
NOTE: During removal and installation of
side sash assembly, care should be taken
to ensure proper placement of all window
components. Weatherstripping, exierior
molding, etc., cannot be reinstalled once
cut or damaged.
Hinge Leaf
Lower Hinc:ie
Pul
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Handle
Keeper
Outer Frame
Hinge
Assembly
::,-Retaining Rubber
GI az i ng Rubber
Frame Extru •
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Figure 3-12. Side Window Installation.