Release 22 1.3. Meaning of Warnings, Cautions and 5. Technical Data 23 Notes 5 5.1. The technical data for the Smart roof hatch 1.4. Additional Documentation 5 are listed in Table 1. 23 1.5. Safety Information and Regulations 5 6. Service and Repair General 24...
Smart roof hatch, intended to support trained personnel in no additional documentation is necessary. the use, operation and care of the Smart ventilation and emergency exit hatch. 1.5. Safety Information and Regulations 1.2. Applicability of Manual 1.5.1.
1.7.1. Deficiencies, improvements or emergency exit in the event of an acci- proposed corrections to this manual dent. The SMART hatch is fully compatible should be mailed to: with existing 24 inch x 24 inch nominal Valeo Thermal Commercial Vehicles North roof openings, no adjustments are neces- America,Inc.
It includes a standard hatch emergency release indicator switch. 2.4. Frame 2.4.1. In addition to the outer frame and release mechanism the frame as- sembly includes the following: • Hinge mechanisms (x2) (Photo 1: SMART Hatch Assembly)
2.5.2. When the hatch is closed, the hollow profile deforms as a result of the closing force and comes into contact with the underside of the frame. This positive and forced con- tact creates the required sealing effect. (Photo 2: SMART Hatch Assembly)
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NOTES Surfaces must be clean and dry to ensure proper sealing of butyl tape on bus roof. Application temperature range for butyl is +50ºF to +125ºF (+10ºC to +52ºC). (Photo 3: SMART Hatch Assembly) (Photo 4: SMART Hatch Assembly)
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Center the hatch inside the roof opening so that the gap is equal on all four sides of the cut-out. Make certain that the butyl seal adheres completely. (Photo 6: SMART Hatch Assembly) (Photo 5: SMART Hatch Assembly)
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Tighten the clamp screws to a maximum torque of 3.5 N-m (31 in. – lbs.) CAUTION Overtightening of the fasteners will result in damage to the product. Use torque control device or tool to ensure proper securement force is applied. (Photo 9: SMART Hatch Assembly)
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Make sure that the switch wire is not trapped between the trim ring and the roof. (Photo 11: SMART Hatch Assembly) NOTES (Photo 10: SMART Hatch Assembly) The interior trim ring was designed to work with roof thick- nesses between 1.4 inch to 2.7 inches.
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SMART HATCH 3.1.11. Attach bottom cover to roof 3.1.12. Remove TO FRONT OF VEHICLE sticker. of bus with (9) #8 x 1” long pan head sheet metal screws. (Photo 12: SMART Hatch Assembly) (Photo 13: SMART Hatch Assembly)
3.2. External Mount Version hinges on roof hatch. 3.2.1. Remove the hatch from the packaging. Open the hatch to the ven- tilation position, both the front and rear hinges should be open. (Photo 14: SMART Hatch Assembly) (Photo 15: SMART Hatch Assembly)
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NOTES Surfaces must be clean and dry to ensure proper sealing of butyl tape on bus roof. Application temperature range for butyl is +50ºF to +125ºF (+10ºC to +52ºC). (Photo 16: SMART Hatch Assembly) (Photo 17: SMART Hatch Assembly)
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Make sure the screws are secured tightly to properly seal the butyl tape. 3.2.7. Push up on hatch to make sure it is firmly attached to bus roof. (Photo 20: SMART Hatch Assembly) (Photo 21: SMART Hatch Assembly)
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SMART HATCH 3.2.8. Connect the switch wire to 3.2.9. Insert trim ring into hatch the vehicle wiring harness. opening with arrow sticker facing to- wards the front of the bus. (Photo 22: SMART Hatch Assembly) (Photo 23: SMART Hatch Assembly)
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Modifications for fitment are the responsibility of the installer. 3.2.10. Attach bottom cover to roof of bus with (8) #8 x 1 long self-drilling pan head sheet metal screws. (Photo 25: SMART Hatch Assembly) (Photo 24: SMART Hatch Assembly)
Both ends can be lifted independently of the other to al- (Photo 26: SMART Hatch Assembly) low front, rear or both ends to be ex- tended in the open position.
The dome panel will swing out of the way to allow passenger to escape through the opening in case of an emergency. (Figure 2: SMART Hatch Installa- tion) WARNING The Emergency Release function is for emergency situations on a stopped vehicle.
SMART HATCH 5. Technical Data 5.1. The technical data for the Smart roof hatch are listed in Table 1. Panel Size 700 x 700 mm (27.6 x 27.6 in.) Egress Opening Size 552 x 466 mm (21.7 x 18.1 in.) Opened Height 134 mm (5.3 in.)
6.1. General Operation ed with a rubber care product. 6.1.1. This section describes how to iden- tify and remedy problems on the SMART 6.2.3. Regular visual inspections in- ventilation and emergency exit hatch. clude checking for the following: •...
SMART HATCH 6.4. Seal Replacement 6.5.2. The following steps should be used to reattach the dome to the mechanism: 6.4.1. The hatch seal can be replaced with the dome assembly open, without hav- 6.5.2.1. Rotate the handle to ing to remove the dome assembly from the full open position.
SMART HATCH 6.6. Seal Replacement 6.7.2. The following steps should be used to reattach the dome to the mechanism: 6.6.1. The hatch seal can be replaced with the dome assembly open, without hav- 6.7.2.1. Rotate the handle to ing to remove the dome assembly from the full open position.
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SMART HATCH For more information please contact: Valeo Thermal Commercial Vehicles North America, Inc. 22150 Challenger Drive Elkhart, IN 46514 Phone: (574) 264-2190 Website: www.valeo-thermalbus.com/us...
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