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Foreword This manual contains information concerning the operation and function of the Manual Roof Hatches ounted on the 9700 US/CAN. Illustrations in this manual are used for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual vehicle. However, key components addressed in this document are represented as accurately as possible.
Contents Introduction ....................1 Introduction....................1 Manual Roof Hatches ..................2 Normal operation .................... 2 Opening the Roof Hatch for an emergency ............3 Reassembling the Roof Hatch ................5 Index......................9...
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Safety Information IMPORTANT: Before driving this vehicle, DANGER be certain that you have read and that you fully understand each and every step Danger indicates an unsafe practice that of the driving and handling information could result in serious personal injury or in this manual.
2 Manual Roof Hatches Normal operation Openning the hatch When fresh air intake is required, e.g., when the Air Conditioning system is not working, it is possible to open the roof hatches from inside. To open the hatch procedure as follows: •...
Manual Roof Hatches 3 Opening the Roof Hatch for an emergency Interior In case of an emergency, to open the hatch from the inside, perform the following steps: 1 Pull out the red emergency handle at both ends of the hatch. 2 Push out the roof hatch.
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4 Manual Roof Hatches Exterior In case of an emergency, to open the hatch from the outside, perform the following steps: 1 Pull out both red emergency handles, located at the right side of the frame of the roof hatch 2 Pull out the roof hatch.
Manual Roof Hatches 5 Reassembling the Roof Hatch To reassembly the roof hatch after it was opened for an emergency, proceed as follows: Put the roof hatch in a position were it will possible to have access to the mechanisms. Pull up the black handle and pull down the mechanism, do it for each mechanism T8061512...
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6 Manual Roof Hatches Place the mechanism into their positions (two by each end) T8061516 Insert the larger end of the rod in the middle of the lug to use like a guide, do the same for the other end of the roof hatch T8061517 Now, carefully insert both ends of the rod inside the holes of the frame and mechanisms...
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Manual Roof Hatches 7 When the rod is completely inserted in its position, secure it with the plastic bracket T8061518 Place the emergency red handles in their original positions T8061519 Close the hatch as the normal closing procedure Note: Always check that the roof hatch is close properly by checking the red tabs are visible.
Index 9 Index Introduction ......1 Reassembling the Roof Hatch ........5 Manual Roof Hatches ....2 Safety Information ....5 Normal operation ..... 2 Opening the Roof Hatch for an emergency......3...
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