GLAZING VISION Pitchvent Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operation and Maintenance
Pitchvent
Manual
202-OM-US-001 v1.2 – 10 Sep 2024
www.glazingvision.com
833-SKYDOOR (833-759-3667)
sales@glazingvision.com

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  • Page 1 Operation and Maintenance Pitchvent Manual 202-OM-US-001 v1.2 – 10 Sep 2024 www.glazingvision.com 833-SKYDOOR (833-759-3667) sales@glazingvision.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    202-OM-US-001 v1.2 – 10 Sep 2024 Contents Section Description Page Introduction Safety Information Chain Actuated Pitchvent Controls and Operation Chain Actuated Pitchvent Manual Override Chain Actuated Pitchvent Troubleshooting Manual Crank Pitchvent Operation Manual Crank Pitchvent Manual Override Glass Specification and Breakage Instructions...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Glazing Vision Pitchvent. We hope that it gives you many years of service. Available in chain actuated and manual crank versions, the Pitchvent is a hinged opening roof window designed to provide ventilation. Supplied in either portrait or landscape formats, it is designed to be installed in-plane on pitched roof applications.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Regular cleaning and maintenance must be carried out according to the guidelines described in this manual. • Glazing Vision strongly recommends that any work is carried out by suitably qualified individuals (e.g. Glazing Vision trained personnel or contractors, or an experienced electro-mechanical service engineer).
  • Page 5 Should any cables or electrical components break or become damaged, have them repaired or replaced immediately. Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts or overloading may cause an electric shock or fire. For more information or assistance please contact Glazing Vision. Need assistance? 833-SKYDOOR (833-759-3667) sales@glazingvision.com...
  • Page 6: Chain Actuated Pitchvent Controls And Operation

    Note that the product will stop automatically when it becomes either fully open or closed. Do not leave your product open in rain or inclement weather. Glazing Vision cannot be held responsible for damage caused by failure to comply with this instruction.
  • Page 7 202-OM-US-001 v1.2 – 10 Sep 2024 Pairing a Remote Control Additional remote controls can be paired to or unpaired from the product. To put the product into pairing mode and prepare it for adding or removing a remote control follow these steps: Ensure that the product is fully closed.
  • Page 8 When fitting a Battery Backup supply, it is important to fit a non-fused isolator switch on the DC output, as detailed in the wiring schematics. Home Automation System Integration (Optional) The product can be connected to home automation systems. Please contact Glazing Vision for further details if required. Need assistance? 833-SKYDOOR (833-759-3667) sales@glazingvision.com Page 8 of 17...
  • Page 9: Chain Actuated Pitchvent Manual Override

    Stuck Open If the Chain Actuated Pitchvent is stuck in the open position and will not close electrically, the mechanisms can be removed to allow the lid to be closed manually. Manual override can be done from the inside. Do not attempt to manually override the product without a safe working platform.
  • Page 10 Once the product is open, the chain actuators can be detached/reattached, and any problems can be diagnosed and resolved (contact Glazing Vision for assistance with this). Note that it may be necessary to prop the lid open using two lengths of timber (one either side of the product) so that it does not fall (it is important to use softwood to avoid damage to the aluminum extrusion).
  • Page 11: Chain Actuated Pitchvent Troubleshooting

    Chain Actuated Pitchvent Troubleshooting The Chain Actuated Pitchvent control board monitors the operation of the product. If a fault is detected, the control board will disable the unit to prevent possible damage. Fault and standard conditions are indicated by the status light on the control switch. The following table shows the various status light displays and their meanings.
  • Page 12 202-OM-US-001 v1.2 – 10 Sep 2024 Intermittent amber Cause unknown. Do not attempt to recover this fault without Fault lockout state – controller is unable being in full view of the product, ask for to reset itself and the product has been assistance.
  • Page 13: Manual Crank Pitchvent Operation

    Manual Crank Pitchvent Manual Override If the Manual Crank Pitchvent is stuck in the open/closed position and there is an issue with the spindle, then the spindle can be detached from the mounting brackets. If the product is open, then before disconnecting the spindle, prop the lid open on either side using two lengths of timber (it is important to use softwood to avoid damage to the aluminum extrusion).
  • Page 14: Glass Specification And Breakage Instructions

    Maintenance must only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel*. The following maintenance requirements must be completed and logged on the sheets at the back of this manual. Glazing Vision can offer a service/maintenance contract – please contact us for further details.
  • Page 15: Disposal At End Of Life

    Serial Number Each Glazing Vision product has a unique serial number. A label giving this serial number is affixed to the exterior of each Pitchvent. This number should be recorded within the maintenance log section of this manual for future reference. If you need to contact us for any reason, Glazing Vision may ask for the product’s serial number to enable us to assist with your enquiry.
  • Page 16: Maintenance Log

    202-OM-US-001 v1.2 – 10 Sep 2024 Maintenance Log Project Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…………. Unit Serial Number: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……... Work Completed Notes Name Date Annual Requirements yes/no Battery Replacement yes/no Cleaning Requirements yes/no Annual Requirements yes/no Battery Replacement yes/no Cleaning Requirements yes/no Annual Requirements yes/no Battery Replacement yes/no Cleaning Requirements yes/no Annual Requirements yes/no...
  • Page 17 202-OM-US-001 v1.2 – 10 Sep 2024 Work Completed Notes Name Date Annual Requirements yes/no Battery Replacement yes/no Cleaning Requirements yes/no Annual Requirements yes/no Battery Replacement yes/no Cleaning Requirements yes/no Annual Requirements yes/no Battery Replacement yes/no Cleaning Requirements yes/no Annual Requirements yes/no Battery Replacement yes/no Cleaning Requirements yes/no Annual Requirements yes/no...

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