PREVOST H3-45 - Emergency Entrance Door Opening

Safety Features and Equipment 7-3
PA-1628Operator's ManualH3-45 COACH
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.
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.
EMERGENCY ENTRANCE DOOR OPENING
An unlatch air valve located on the front wall, close
to the entrance door allows emergency depletion of
the door and locking cylinders. Another unlatch valve
is located in the front service compartment and
allows emergency opening from outside the vehicle.
To open the door in an emergency, 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.